​American country music star Charley Crockett was forced to cancel the Canadian portion of his tour after having been denied entry to Canada on account of his criminal record. According to a post on his Instagram account on February 23, 2026, Crockett sought entry to Canada at Kelowna on February 22, only to be told
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American country music star Charley Crockett was forced to cancel the Canadian portion of his tour after having been denied entry to Canada on account of his criminal record. According to a post on his Instagram account on February 23, 2026, Crockett sought entry to Canada at Kelowna on February 22, only to be told […]

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​On February 18, Canada’s immigration department launched a new priority category under the Express Entry system, targeting foreign skilled military recruits to immigrate to the country. This measure signals the importance of these recruits to Canada, a view echoed in the country’s recently released Defense Industrial Strategy—which emphasizes continued immigration initiatives for skilled military personnel
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On February 18, Canada’s immigration department launched a new priority category under the Express Entry system, targeting foreign skilled military recruits to immigrate to the country. This measure signals the importance of these recruits to Canada, a view echoed in the country’s recently released Defense Industrial Strategy—which emphasizes continued immigration initiatives for skilled military personnel […]

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​A class of labour-market-impact-assessment (LMIA)-exempt work permits is now being issued under revised rules. Work permits issued on the basis of reciprocal employment through the International Mobility Program are now subject to revised instructions to officers, under the new title “Reciprocal employment general guidelines [R205(b) – C20] – Canadian interests – International Mobility Program.” Schedule
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A class of labour-market-impact-assessment (LMIA)-exempt work permits is now being issued under revised rules. Work permits issued on the basis of reciprocal employment through the International Mobility Program are now subject to revised instructions to officers, under the new title “Reciprocal employment general guidelines [R205(b) – C20] – Canadian interests – International Mobility Program.” Schedule […]

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​On February 19, 2026, Prince Edward Island held its latest selection round under the PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), aligning with the province’s anticipated Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule. As in earlier draws this year, PEI prioritized candidates with in-province ties and strong alignment with occupations and priority sectors seen as having high economic
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On February 19, 2026, Prince Edward Island held its latest selection round under the PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), aligning with the province’s anticipated Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule. As in earlier draws this year, PEI prioritized candidates with in-province ties and strong alignment with occupations and priority sectors seen as having high economic […]

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​International students arriving in Canada to complete prerequisite courses prior to starting longer programs will now be issued shorter study permits. Under the old rules, officers were instructed to issue a study permit for a period equal to the length of the prerequisite course(s) plus one year. Now, a study permit is to be issued
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International students arriving in Canada to complete prerequisite courses prior to starting longer programs will now be issued shorter study permits. Under the old rules, officers were instructed to issue a study permit for a period equal to the length of the prerequisite course(s) plus one year. Now, a study permit is to be issued […]

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