​Alberta has retroactively published its final draw of February, inviting workers holding job offers in rural in-province communities to apply for provincial nomination. This most recent draw (February 26) followed closely on the heels of a Tourism and Hospitality Stream draw taking place just two days earlier—and marks the province’s 13th draw of the year
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Alberta has retroactively published its final draw of February, inviting workers holding job offers in rural in-province communities to apply for provincial nomination. This most recent draw (February 26) followed closely on the heels of a Tourism and Hospitality Stream draw taking place just two days earlier—and marks the province’s 13th draw of the year […]

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​Moose Jaw has published its priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), outlining who will be considered for permanent residence (PR) in 2026. This year, Moose Jaw—situated in south-central Saskatchewan about 77 kilometres of Regina—has added one new sector and seven new occupations to its priority list, reflecting an evolving regional
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Moose Jaw has published its priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), outlining who will be considered for permanent residence (PR) in 2026. This year, Moose Jaw—situated in south-central Saskatchewan about 77 kilometres of Regina—has added one new sector and seven new occupations to its priority list, reflecting an evolving regional […]

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​Foreign workers in Canada thinking of applying for permanent residence under the new temporary resident to permanent resident (TR to PR) pathway can prepare some documents in advance. Assess Your Eligibility for Canadian Permanent Residence Although the pathway has already launched, according to statements made by Canada’s immigration minister, the government has not published specific
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Foreign workers in Canada thinking of applying for permanent residence under the new temporary resident to permanent resident (TR to PR) pathway can prepare some documents in advance. Assess Your Eligibility for Canadian Permanent Residence Although the pathway has already launched, according to statements made by Canada’s immigration minister, the government has not published specific […]

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​Canada’s immigration department has already launched its one-time measure to grant permanent residence to 33,000 foreign workers. Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab said in an interview that the program had been launched quietly, with more details to come in April, as reported by the Toronto Star on March 6, 2026. Assess your Eligibility for Canadian
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Canada’s immigration department has already launched its one-time measure to grant permanent residence to 33,000 foreign workers. Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab said in an interview that the program had been launched quietly, with more details to come in April, as reported by the Toronto Star on March 6, 2026. Assess your Eligibility for Canadian […]

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​Top-scoring profiles in Canada’s Express Entry pool continue to drop to their lowest levels in recent years, as larger, consistent draws help ease overall competition among candidates. Based on recent pool composition data and the run of draws that have taken place between March 2 and 5, the number of profiles in the 501-600 scoring
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Top-scoring profiles in Canada’s Express Entry pool continue to drop to their lowest levels in recent years, as larger, consistent draws help ease overall competition among candidates. Based on recent pool composition data and the run of draws that have taken place between March 2 and 5, the number of profiles in the 501-600 scoring […]

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​Claresholm has released its updated list of priority sectors (one new), occupations (eight new) and designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) for 2026. Foreign nationals with a job offer from a designated Claresholm employer in a priority sector or occupation can pursue permanent residence (PR) through this rural immigration pathway—provided they meet
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Claresholm has released its updated list of priority sectors (one new), occupations (eight new) and designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) for 2026. Foreign nationals with a job offer from a designated Claresholm employer in a priority sector or occupation can pursue permanent residence (PR) through this rural immigration pathway—provided they meet […]

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​Pop singer Britney Spears may not be allowed to enter Canada. Spears could be criminally inadmissible, following her arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) in California on March 4, 2026. Anyone with a DUI—excepting Canadian citizens—could be denied entry to Canada, even if the incident took place decades ago, even if they were never charged
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Pop singer Britney Spears may not be allowed to enter Canada. Spears could be criminally inadmissible, following her arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) in California on March 4, 2026. Anyone with a DUI—excepting Canadian citizens—could be denied entry to Canada, even if the incident took place decades ago, even if they were never charged […]

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​Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 250 ITAs in a draw for candidates in the Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 250 ITAs in a draw for candidates in the Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of […]

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​Pictou County has released the sectors and occupations it will be prioritizing for permanent residence (PR) under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) in 2026. This year, Pictou County—situated in northern Nova Scotia along the Northumberland Strait—is prioritizing an additional sector and 14 new occupations. Assess your eligibility for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot To
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Pictou County has released the sectors and occupations it will be prioritizing for permanent residence (PR) under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) in 2026. This year, Pictou County—situated in northern Nova Scotia along the Northumberland Strait—is prioritizing an additional sector and 14 new occupations. Assess your eligibility for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot To […]

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​Iranians will be able to renew their work permits, under measures extended by the Canadian federal government. The revised and extended measures, published on the government website on March 4, 2026, are effective from March 1, 2026 through to March 31, 2027, under the Revised temporary public policy for nationals of Iran in Canada as
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Iranians will be able to renew their work permits, under measures extended by the Canadian federal government. The revised and extended measures, published on the government website on March 4, 2026, are effective from March 1, 2026 through to March 31, 2027, under the Revised temporary public policy for nationals of Iran in Canada as […]

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