Canada’s New Refugee Regulations and Proposals: The Pros and the Cons

Canada’s refugee system may soon undergo some significant procedural changes. On June 20, 2026, the federal government published proposed regulations associated with the implementation of portions of Bill C-12 (AKA the “Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act”), which came into force earlier this year and introduced notable changes to Canada’s refugee determination process. The […]

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Express Entry Draws – June 2026

Canada’s Express Entry system saw renewed activity in June 2026 following a brief pause in invitations. IRCC issued invitations through three targeted draws, including the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the first Physicians with Canadian Work Experience draw since February. June 24, 2026 – Physicians with Canadian Work Experience: 271 invitations […]

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Stricter Recruitment Standards for Low-Wage LMIAs

Significant changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) took effect on April 1, 2026, affecting employers seeking Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) under the low-wage stream. Employers must now advertise low-wage positions for at least eight consecutive weeks within the three months preceding an LMIA application, doubling the previous four-week requirement. In addition, employers […]

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Québec Announces New Intake Period for Family Sponsorship Applications

The Government of Québec has announced that it will reopen intake for capped family sponsorship applications beginning July 2, 2026. The new intake period will allow a maximum of 15,700 undertaking applications over a two-year period, including 13,300 applications for spouses and 2,400 applications for parents and grandparents. A notable change is that dependent children […]

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Expanded Work Permit Eligibility for Spouses of Québec Skilled Worker Applicants

IRCC has expanded a temporary public policy aimed at supporting families of foreign workers in Québec as they pursue permanent residence. The measure allows eligible spouses and common-law partners of certain temporary foreign workers to apply for an open work permit, helping families remain together while contributing to Québec’s labour market. To qualify, the principal […]

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PEQ Permanent Residence Program To Reopen

Following significant uncertainty surrounding the future of the Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ), the Government of Québec has confirmed that the program will reopen for a limited application period. The PEQ was first suspended in mid-2025 and subsequently closed in November 2025, prompting considerable concern among prospective applicants, employers, educational institutions, and other stakeholders who […]

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