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4 Jun 2026

Express Entry Draws – May 2026

Express Entry activity in May 2026 continued to reflect the federal government’s increasingly selective approach to economic immigration, with draws focused exclusively on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). May 27, 2026 – Canadian Experience Class: 3,000 invitations issued, minimum CRS score 518 May 25, 2026 – Provincial Nominee Program: […]

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4 Jun 2026

Canada Exempts Unaccompanied Minors from New Asylum Claim Restrictions

IRCC has introduced a temporary public policy exempting unaccompanied minors from certain asylum restrictions enacted under Bill C-12, softening the impact of Canada’s newer refugee ineligibility rules on vulnerable youth claimants. Effective May 19, 2026, the policy allows unaccompanied minors to proceed with refugee claims that might otherwise have been barred under two key provisions […]

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4 Jun 2026

Nova Scotia Launches Express Entry “Critical Vacancies” Initiative

Nova Scotia has launched a new initiative aimed at connecting select Express Entry candidates with employers in sectors experiencing persistent labour shortages, further reinforcing the province’s increasingly targeted approach to economic immigration. Under the new “Critical Vacancies” initiative, the province has begun issuing Notices of Interest (NOIs) to candidates in the federal Express Entry pool […]

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4 Jun 2026

British Columbia Reshapes Immigration Priorities Around ‘Care, Build, Innovate’

British Columbia has announced a significant restructuring of its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), introducing a new immigration framework centred on three priorities: healthcare and community services (“Care”), construction and infrastructure (“Build”), and high-impact economic talent (“Innovate”). The changes reflect an increasingly targeted approach to economic immigration, with the province aligning nomination decisions more closely […]

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4 Jun 2026

Quebec Signals Return of the PEQ Permanent Residence Pathway

Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette has announced that the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) will re-open for a two-year period, marking a significant policy reversal after the program’s suspension in 2024 and official closure in late 2025. Although details remain limited, the announcement is likely to be welcomed by temporary foreign workers and international graduates seeking a […]

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