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BREAKING: Quebec extends special work permits to spouses of applicants for…
Quebec has extended special work permits to spouses and common-law partners of applicants for permanent selection in the province under a new temporary public policy that took effect June 5, 2026.
Read article →Navigating Canada’s immigration Challenges - The New Nation
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has not issued a formal policy announcement as of June 5, 2026, despite a headline circulating through news aggregators.
Read article →Economic Immigration Drives Filipino Success Story In Canada, Statistics…
A new Statistics Canada report shows economic immigration pathways have been the primary driver of Filipino settlement in Canada, with the majority of Filipino immigrants arriving through skilled worker and employer-driven programs rather than family reunification.
Read article →Canada tightens entry requirements for sea arrival from…
Most visa-exempt travellers from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon now require electronic travel authorizations to enter Canada by sea, effective 1:00 a.m. EDT on June 5, 2026. The new requirement applies to arrivals by ferry, commercial vessels, and private vessels.
Read article →Quebec men among those arrested after Ontario police disrupt auto theft…
Ontario Provincial Police have arrested multiple suspects, including men from Quebec, following an investigation into organized auto theft networks operating across provincial borders.
Read article →Alberta PNP Invites 2,552 Skilled Candidates Under the AAIP - cic times
Alberta issued 2,552 invitations to apply for provincial nomination through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) in a draw held on June 3, 2026.
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