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Meta's $13B Alberta data centre: what 3,000+ construction jobs mean for workers and immigrants
Meta announced its first Canadian data centre on 8 July 2026 — a CAD $13B+, 1-gigawatt AI facility in Sturgeon County, Alberta. Here is an accurate look at the jobs it will create and how Canada's and Alberta's existing immigration pathways fit skilled workers in construction and data-centre operations.
Read article →Latest Express Entry Draw Invites 500 Senior Managers - ImmigCanada
The latest Express Entry draw was announced on July 13, 2026. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada made the announcement. The draw takes effect immediately. This development matters because it marks a shift in the types of candidates being targeted by the Express Entry sy
Read article →100K backlog: Forcing timely Bill C-3 citizenship decisions - Law360 Canada
The Canadian government announced a new measure to address the backlog of citizenship applications on July 13, 2026. The measure aims to force timely decisions on Bill C-3 citizenship applications. The new rule takes effect immediately.
Read article →Canada: 5 visa application mistakes that could get applicants banned for five years - The Sun…
On July 13, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced the five visa application mistakes that could result in a five-year ban. The announcement takes effect immediately. The ban will be imposed on applicants who make certain mistakes on their visa applications.
Read article →Your ancestor’s Canadian birth could make you a citizen, thanks to Bill C-3
Bill C-3 changes Canadian citizenship laws, allowing citizenship by descent to pass down generations
Read article →How to confirm with IRCC whether your ancestor was a Canadian citizen before you apply for proof of…
New guidance on confirming Canadian citizenship by descent through a search of citizenship records
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