Expression of Interest Draw #263

Date issued: January 29, 2026 ** What’s New ** Manitoba’s latest Expression of Interest draw (#263) issued 47 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) under the Skilled Worker Stream, focusing on candidates invited through strategic recruitment initiatives. ** Who is affected ** Candidates who submitted an Expression of Interest under the Skilled Worker pathways, specifically […]

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Program delivery update: Ukraine – Program delivery instructions

Date issued: January 28, 2026 What’s New – The program delivery instructions related to Ukraine have been updated to remove outdated information and now direct officers to the latest Measures to support Ukrainians and their family members following the CUAET. Who is affected – This update affects Ukrainian nationals and their family members seeking support […]

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Notice – Changes to the Interim Federal Health Program

Date issued: 2026-01-27 ### Notice – Changes to the Interim Federal Health Program – The Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) will undergo significant changes aimed at improving healthcare access for refugees and protected persons in Canada.– Effective immediately, certain eligibility criteria for beneficiaries will be revised, allowing more individuals to qualify for health coverage.– The […]

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Program delivery update: Deletion of Express Entry – Overview page

Date issued: January 23, 2026 What’s New – The Express Entry: Overview page has been officially deleted from the government’s instructions. Who is affected – Individuals and consultants using the Express Entry system for immigration to Canada may be impacted by this update, as they no longer have access to a centralized overview. Key dates […]

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Express Entry Draw #392

Date issued: January 21, 2026 Category: Canadian Experience Class Date: January 21, 2026 Source: IRCC Website – Click to see more On January 21, 2026, a new Express Entry round was conducted under the Canadian Experience Class. During this round, a total of 6,000 invitations to apply were issued to candidates who had a Comprehensive […]

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Express Entry Draw #391

Date issued: January 20, 2026 Category: Provincial Nominee Program Date: January 20, 2026 Source: IRCC Website – Click to see more The latest Express Entry round has seen a total of 681 invitations issued to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required to receive an invitation in this […]

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Program delivery update: Protected persons – Processing applications for permanent residence – Identity Documents

Date issued: January 20, 2026 **Program Delivery Update: Protected Persons – Processing Applications for Permanent Residence – Identity Documents** **Date issued:** January 20, 2026 **Source:** [Government of Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2026-protected-persons-processing-applications-for-permanent-residence-identity-documents.html) — What’s New – The guidelines for processing applications for permanent residence for protected persons have been updated to clarify the requirements regarding identity documents. Who is […]

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Program delivery update: Open work permit – General processing and issuance – International Mobility Program (IMP)

Date issued: January 19, 2026 What’s New – The section on the submission of open work permit applications under various International Mobility Program (IMP) categories has been updated, with categories now grouped under specific subtitles for easier navigation. Who is affected – This update impacts individuals applying for open work permits across the different categories […]

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Canada exceeded its Francophone immigration target for 2025

Date issued: 2026-01-19 What Changed – Canada has exceeded its Francophone immigration target for 2025, achieving approximately 8.9% of French-speaking permanent residents outside Quebec.– Starting in 2026, the government will reserve 5,000 federal selection spaces for provinces and territories to designate French-speaking immigrants, in addition to existing Provincial Nominee Program allocations. Who is affected – […]

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Program delivery update: Assessment of an application for permanent residence (family class)

Date issued: January 16, 2026 What’s New – A new section has been added to the program delivery instructions for the assessment of permanent residence applications, detailing the interview referral process for family class and spouse or common-law partner in Canada (SCLPC) class applications. Who is affected – This update impacts applicants under the family […]

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