IMMIGRATION NEWS
Peter Fragiskatos highlights Government of Canada’s investments from Budget 2026: Masters of our destiny
In a world reshaped by geopolitical competition, protectionism and rapidly evolving technologies, Canada stands apart. Our abundant natural resources, clean and reliable energy, world-class talent, strong public finances, and access to global markets give us a clear competitive advantage.
Minister Metlege Diab to highlight Budget 2026 investments in culture
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement to highlight federal budget investments in culture.
Canada creates a permanent immigration pathway to help rural communities attract and retain talent
As announced in Budget 2026, Canada is refocusing immigration to where it can best support the economy, including in smaller, rural and remote communities facing persistent labour shortages.
Overview of the Rural Community Immigration Program
The Government of Canada recognizes that rural and remote communities face unique demographic and labour market challenges that can affect their economic growth, including population decline, an aging workforce and persistent labour shortages. To support these communities, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada launched the Rural Community Immigration Pilot in January 2025.
Minister Metlege Diab to make an announcement on attracting and retaining skilled talent in rural and remote communities
Minister Metlege Diab to make an announcement on attracting and retaining skilled talent in rural and remote communities
Building a stronger Canada through a well-managed, predictable immigration system
An immigration system that is well-managed, efficient and focused on our economic needs is key to building Canada strong. Every year, Canada tables an immigration levels plan outlining the targets for temporary and permanent resident admissions for the next three years. Last year and through Budget 2025, we committed to taking back control over the immigration system and putting Canada on a trajectory to bring immigration back to sustainable levels.
IRCC to hold media technical briefing on immigration levels
IRCC to hold media technical briefing on immigration levels
Canada modernizes the asylum system to support timely decisions
Canada modernizes the asylum system to support timely decisions
Canada modernizes the asylum system to support timely decisions
Canada modernizes the asylum system to support timely decisions
Together, let’s help Canada’s Francophone communities thrive during National Francophone Immigration Week
Together, let’s help Canada’s Francophone communities thriveduring National Francophone Immigration Week
New penalties for fraudulent and unauthorized immigration and citizenship representatives
The Government of Canada is committed to upholding the integrity of its immigration and citizenship systems and protecting applicants from fraud and exploitation. To help safeguard applicants from those who would take advantage of them, new penalties of up to $1.5 million are now in force for those who break the law when providing paid immigration or citizenship advice or representation.
Changes to Express Entry for high-wage occupations
On November 3, 2026, changes to Express Entry willintroduce points for eligible Canadian work experience or qualifying job offers in highwage occupations, and remove labour market impact assessment (LMIA) requirements for qualifying job offers used to establish program eligibility and obtain Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points
