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Government instructions leave the door open for the Parents and Grandparents Program to return in 2026

Recent news coverage around the closure of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2026 does not tell the full story. While Ministerial Instructions issued by the Canadian government do explicitly state that new application intake to the program will be closed this year, it is worthwhile to note that they do also include the
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Recent news coverage around the closure of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2026 does not tell the full story. While Ministerial Instructions issued by the Canadian government do explicitly state that new application intake to the program will be closed this year, it is worthwhile to note that they do also include the […]

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January 29, 2026/by Ali

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Year in review: How did the Rural Community Immigration Pilot fare in 2025?

In the first year of its operation, the Rural Community and Immigration Pilot (RCIP) helped more than a thousand newcomers gain permanent residency (PR) and settle in 14 of Canada’s fast-developing communities. The RCIP is set to continue facilitating the immigration of newcomers this year as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues initiatives to
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In the first year of its operation, the Rural Community and Immigration Pilot (RCIP) helped more than a thousand newcomers gain permanent residency (PR) and settle in 14 of Canada’s fast-developing communities. The RCIP is set to continue facilitating the immigration of newcomers this year as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues initiatives to […]

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January 28, 2026/by Ali

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ANALYSIS: How Canada reversed the US immigration playbook

Canada and the United States (US) both scaled back on immigration in 2025, but did so in dramatically different ways. US immigration policy under Donald Trump took a more protectionist approach, cutting back on foreign workers across the board with the view that such workers displace Americans from the US labour market. In contrast, Canada
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Canada and the United States (US) both scaled back on immigration in 2025, but did so in dramatically different ways. US immigration policy under Donald Trump took a more protectionist approach, cutting back on foreign workers across the board with the view that such workers displace Americans from the US labour market. In contrast, Canada […]

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January 28, 2026/by Ali

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What Canada’s upcoming free trade negotiations mean for workers from India, Thailand, UAE, and Mercosur countries

Foreign workers and businesspeople from multiple countries may soon see easier access to Canada following upcoming trade negotiations. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Should trade negotiations prove fruitful (and depending on the exact terms of each trade agreement), the Canadian government has signaled that it will look to
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Foreign workers and businesspeople from multiple countries may soon see easier access to Canada following upcoming trade negotiations. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Should trade negotiations prove fruitful (and depending on the exact terms of each trade agreement), the Canadian government has signaled that it will look to […]

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January 27, 2026/by Ali

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Four kinds of candidates who are now eligible for CEC invitations after falling cut-off scores

After stagnating around 533–534 from August to November 2025, Canadian Experience Class (CEC) cut-off scores have begun to drop significantly—to as low as 509 on January 1, 2026. With the recent drop in cut-off scores, thousands of CEC candidates who previously scored too low to receive a chance at Canadian permanent residence have been newly
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After stagnating around 533–534 from August to November 2025, Canadian Experience Class (CEC) cut-off scores have begun to drop significantly—to as low as 509 on January 1, 2026. With the recent drop in cut-off scores, thousands of CEC candidates who previously scored too low to receive a chance at Canadian permanent residence have been newly […]

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January 27, 2026/by Ali

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British Columbia PNP increases nomination application fees for its worker streams

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has raised its application fees for the Skills Immigration category, from $1,475 to $1,750. The new fees were announced on the BC PNP’s news webpage on January 22, 2026. Only applications submitted on or after January 22 are subject to the new fee; those who applied prior
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The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has raised its application fees for the Skills Immigration category, from $1,475 to $1,750. The new fees were announced on the BC PNP’s news webpage on January 22, 2026. Only applications submitted on or after January 22 are subject to the new fee; those who applied prior […]

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January 26, 2026/by Ali

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Newcomers can receive hundreds of dollars from Canadian government this year under revamped benefit

Each eligible newcomer in Canada could receive up to an additional $417 this year, and up to an additional $167 per year over the next five years, under upcoming measures announced by the federal government. The money comes in the form of a refundable tax credit, dubbed the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which revamps
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Each eligible newcomer in Canada could receive up to an additional $417 this year, and up to an additional $167 per year over the next five years, under upcoming measures announced by the federal government. The money comes in the form of a refundable tax credit, dubbed the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which revamps […]

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January 26, 2026/by Ali

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Changes are coming to LMIA-exempt work permits this year – here’s what to expect

Some major changes to Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt work permits are on the docket for the year 2026, including an increase in the admissions target, a freeze on eligible fields of study for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs), and a suite of additional planned, expected, and potential measures. Admissions target increase for foreign workers The
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Some major changes to Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt work permits are on the docket for the year 2026, including an increase in the admissions target, a freeze on eligible fields of study for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs), and a suite of additional planned, expected, and potential measures. Admissions target increase for foreign workers The […]

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January 26, 2026/by Ali

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Statistics Canada is hiring for 32,000 jobs across Canada – work permit holders qualify, may build eligibility for PR

The next Census of Population is being conducted in May of 2026, and Statistics Canada is hiring for approximately 32,000 jobs across the country to aid in data collection. Work permit holders will qualify for consideration for a variety of supervisory and non-supervisory roles. The hiring of associated roles for the census will begin between
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The next Census of Population is being conducted in May of 2026, and Statistics Canada is hiring for approximately 32,000 jobs across the country to aid in data collection. Work permit holders will qualify for consideration for a variety of supervisory and non-supervisory roles. The hiring of associated roles for the census will begin between […]

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January 25, 2026/by Ali

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These employers can help international students and recent graduates immigrate to Canada

By choosing the right employer and occupations, international students and recent graduates in Canada can put themselves on a strong track to gain permanent residence (PR). Gaining at least six months of work experience (in addition to meeting minimum program requirements) in an eligible occupation under an Express Entry category can help PR candidates in
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By choosing the right employer and occupations, international students and recent graduates in Canada can put themselves on a strong track to gain permanent residence (PR). Gaining at least six months of work experience (in addition to meeting minimum program requirements) in an eligible occupation under an Express Entry category can help PR candidates in […]

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January 24, 2026/by Ali