Latest Canadian immigration news, policy changes, program updates and Federal Court decisions, with practical context from authoritative sources.
The Federal Court dismissed Olanrewaju Akeju’s application for judicial review of a Refugee Protection Division finding that her refugee claim was a manifestly unfounded claim. Justice Aylen found the RPD reasonably concluded that central evidence in the applicant’s claim had been fabricated.
In a refugee claim credibility decision, the Federal Court set aside a Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) ruling that had dismissed Irma Donadze’s appeal. The Court found that a material part of the RAD’s reasoning about an alleged assault on her husband was unintelligible and illogical.
IRCC’s instructions for protected persons seeking permanent residence reflect regulatory amendments that replaced a temporary public policy on additional immigration medical examinations on October 30, 2025.
Foreign nationals invited to serve as judges, referees or similar officials at certain international events in Canada may be authorized to work without a work permit, provided they meet IRCC’s eligibility requirements.
Manitoba EOI Draw 278 issued 741 Letters of Advice to Apply on August 27, 2026, through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. The largest selection invited 600 candidates employed in technical trades and transportation officer and controller occupations, with a minimum score of 731.
IRCC’s published guidance on humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) assessments says officers must consider all relevant factors in a case together, including the best interests of any directly affected child.
The BC PNP Entrepreneur draw on August 25, 2026 issued 16 invitations under British Columbia’s Entrepreneur Immigration stream. The Base and Regional invitation types each had a minimum score of 116.
IRCC’s Atlantic Immigration Program instructions set out the requirements for employer-specific work permits issued under administrative code C18, including eligibility, supporting documents and renewal rules for candidates endorsed by an Atlantic province.
IRCC’s super visa instructions set out two ways hosts may meet the minimum necessary income requirement, including an option that can use a visiting parent’s or grandparent’s income to supplement the host’s income.
A new temporary public policy will allow eligible foreign nationals of Palestine in Canada to apply for fee-exempt study permits, open work permits, temporary resident permits and extensions of temporary status.