Low-wage LMIA processing to resume in eight Canadian regions, including Vancouver, Winnipeg and Halifax, in early 2026
Editor Low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing will resume in eight Canadian regions beginning January 9, 2026, after…
Immigration
Brampton mayor warns of transit service cuts after ridership drops 20%, links decline to immigration caps
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown is warning residents to expect service reductions to Brampton Transit after ridership fell by…
Canada Issues 8,000 Express Entry Invitations in Major Canadian Experience Class Draw
Canada has issued 8,000 invitations for permanent residence in its second Express Entry draw of 2026, targeting candidates…
Canada to Keep Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program Closed in 2026
Canada will not accept new applications for its Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2026, extending the pause…
Gunshots Fired at Brampton Home in Alleged Extortion Attempt; Family Forced to Flee
BRAMPTON — A Brampton man and his family have been forced to flee their home after receiving a…
Canada Tightens Immigration in 2026: Fewer Newcomers, Stricter Caps, and a Shift Toward Skilled, Experienced Applicants
Canada will further tighten its immigration system in 2026, reducing the number of new permanent residents, international students,…
Canada to Introduce Three Major Immigration Changes in 2026
Canada is set to implement significant immigration reforms in 2026 as the federal government moves to tighten policies…
Canada Claims Santa Claus as Citizen, but His North Pole Home Remains Internationally Disputed
Canada considers Santa Claus a citizen and says its sovereignty extends to his North Pole home and workshop…
Data Reveals Uneven Distribution of International Student Spots Across Ontario Colleges and Universities
Newly released data shows that Ontario’s allocation of international student spaces has been distributed unevenly across colleges and…
Diab Caps 2026 Student Visa Applications, Pauses Key Permanent Residency Streams
Immigration Minister Lena Diab has issued new ministerial instructions that will cap international student visa applications for 2026…