Latest Canadian immigration news, policy changes, program updates and Federal Court decisions, with practical context from authoritative sources.
IRCC has published an Instrument of Designation and Delegation that sets out authorities within its mandate and identifies the officers and other persons who may exercise them under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
IRCC has removed prior eligibility guidance from its reciprocal employment instructions that required an applicant to be employed by the company abroad before applying under administrative code C20.
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) invited 57 candidates through its Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry on August 12, 2026. The AAIP minimum score for the round was 60.
IRCC’s permanent-residence guidance defines key terms used in processing, including Express Entry, residency obligations and application receipts.
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) issued 127 invitations through its Rural Renewal Stream on August 11, 2026. The AAIP Rural Renewal draw had a minimum score of 51.
IRCC’s current instructions set out when spouses and common-law partners of foreign nationals working in eligible high-skilled occupations may qualify for an open work permit under administrative code C41.
IRCC instructions state that foreign nationals who meet the requirements of section R207 under their respective class may be issued an unrestricted open work permit.
IRCC issued 300 invitations in Express Entry Draw 434 on August 7, 2026, targeting candidates in the Transport occupations category. The CRS cut-off was 470.
The Alberta Agriculture Draw, August 7, 2026, issued 38 invitations through the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Agriculture). The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) reported a minimum score of 55.
IRCC’s employer compliance inspection instructions set out how conditions related to the Emergencies Act, the Quarantine Act and provincial COVID-19 public health laws may be assessed for employers under the International Mobility Program.