Express Entry Draws – September 2026

Recent Express Entry draws illustrate the range of approaches IRCC is using to select candidates for permanent residence. In addition to regular Canadian Experience Class draws, September has included category-based invitations for healthcare and social services occupations, physicians and senior managers with Canadian work experience, as well as a Provincial Nominee Program draw. September 16, […]

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Canada-EU Ties Could Bring New Mobility Opportunities

Canada and the European Union may be entering a new phase of closer cooperation, with potential implications for work, study and mobility between Canada and Europe. Recent discussions have included the possibility of a deeper Canada-EU partnership involving cooperation in areas such as energy, critical minerals, artificial intelligence and digital trade. Of particular interest from […]

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New Flexibility for Temporary Workers to Pursue Short-Term Studies

Temporary workers in Canada now have greater flexibility to pursue short-term education and training while continuing to work. A new temporary public policy allows foreign nationals with valid work permits to study without a study permit in a course or program lasting six months or less. Importantly, the policy removes the requirement that the program […]

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United Kingdom Joins CPTPP: New Immigration Opportunities for UK Nationals

The United Kingdom officially joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on September 1, 2026, expanding the agreement to include the UK. For Canadian immigration purposes, this is a notable development for UK citizens and businesses seeking to work, invest, or establish commercial activities in Canada. Canada’s immigration instructions have now been […]

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IRCC Updates Processing Times for Proof of Canadian Citizenship

IRCC’s published processing time for a citizenship certificate reached 33 months on September 3, 2026, up from 25 months in August and 12 months in May. At the same time, the number of applications awaiting a decision rose to approximately 136,000. The more revealing figure, however, may be the relationship between the backlog and the […]

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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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