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Manitoba retires student pathway to permanent residence
Manitoba retires student pathway to permanent residence, effective immediately.
Read article →Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown,…
The Canadian government has not announced any recent changes to immigration policies related to the situation in Iran or the views of Evangelicals. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada made no such announcement on June 12, 2026.
Read article →Schedule a form background
Learn how to schedule a background form for your Canada immigration application
Read article →Le gouvernement Fréchette tient promesse : le PEQ sera réactivé pour deux…
The Quebec government announced the reactivation of the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) for two years. This announcement was made by the government led by Premier Fréchette. The reactivation is set to take effect immediately.
Read article →BREAKING: 36,000 permanent residence applications suspended under Ebola…
The Canadian government has suspended the processing of around 36,000 applications for permanent residence. This suspension took effect on May 27. The measure is set to remain in effect for 90 days.
Read article →Roy, King, Mitchell, Desjardins, and more: Why your surname may be the key…
The Canadian government has announced that individuals with French-Canadian ancestry may be eligible for Canadian citizenship due to a previously unknown or overlooked surname.
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Express Entry
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Provincial Nominee Programs
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Study Permit
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Work Permit
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Family Sponsorship
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Citizenship
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Processing Times
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Appeals & Judicial Review
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After Landing
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Refugee & Humanitarian
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Business & Investment
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Quebec Immigration
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Atlantic & Rural Pilots
Atlantic Immigration Program, RCIP, FCIP
Caregiver Programs
Home Care Worker pilots — current status & alternatives
IRCC Forms Library
IMM 0008, 5669, 1294, 1295, 5710, 5257, and more
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Recent policy changes
Every notable IRCC change since late 2024 — PAL, SDS closure, off-campus hour rules, PGWP, SOWP, RCIP, Bill C-3, Super Visa rules, flagpoling ban, and more. What changed, when, and where to verify on canada.ca.