Government of Canada makes rural pathway permanent, keeps 14 communities
Government of Canada makes Rural Community Immigration Pilot permanent, continuing with 14 communities to aid rural employers and newcomers.
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Government of Canada extends Low-wage Stream LMIA validity to two years, adds early childhood educators
Government of Canada announced TFW reforms November 6, 2026: Low-wage Stream LMIAs valid up to two years; early childhood educators added to exceptions.
Government of Canada launches single online asylum application with clear timelines
Nov 3, 2026: Government of Canada put asylum rules in force—single online process and support access to work permits for claimants; claims fell 52% vs 2025.
Government of Canada enforces up to $1.5M penalties for unlawful paid immigration and citizenship advice
On Oct 28, 2026, the Government of Canada put penalties in force for paid reps: $5,000 for unauthorized advice, $15,000 for false info, rising to $1.5M...
Government of New Brunswick proposes amendments to enhance protection for foreign workers.
On 2026-10-27, the Government of New Brunswick proposed amendments to enhance protection for foreign workers in the province, affecting workers and employers.
Government of Canada to change CRS on Nov 3, drop LMIA for job-offer points and pause draws.
From Nov 3, 2026, Government of Canada will add CRS points for Canadian work experience and high‑wage job offers; LMIA not needed; Express Entry draws paused.
Government of New Brunswick adds four retail occupations to AIP Oct. 14, cutting exclusions to four.
Government of New Brunswick expanded AIP on Oct. 14 to four more retail jobs after a Sept. 14 hospitality change; overseas applications remain restricted.
Six cities added to low-wage LMIA limits; Kamloops, Chilliwack lifted.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada expanded low-wage LMIA restrictions to 30 cities, affecting employers and TFWs; Kamloops and Chilliwack lifted.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada extends Ebola restrictions to November 27, 2026
IRCC suspended 24,945 issued documents and delayed 33,795 applications under Ebola rules, affecting DRC, Uganda and South Sudan; 18,890 are protected persons.
Proof of Canadian citizenship now about 34 months; queue drops to 130,700
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada set the proof-of-citizenship wait at about 34 months on Oct 9, 2026 as queue fell to about 130,700 from 136,000.
IRCC says only applicants living in Canada can reuse a past immigration medical exam
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada says applicants must live in Canada to reuse a medical exam from the past five years; affects Express Entry.
Immigration and Refugee Board bars AI-written personal evidence across all divisions from September 7, 2026.
IRB banned AI-generated or rewritten personal evidence from September 7, 2026; applies to claimants and representatives, not IRCC filings.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador: biometrics service to reach Labrador in early 2027
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador welcomed federal biometrics collection expanding to Labrador in early 2027, easing access for people in the region.
IRCC sets 11:59 p.m. ET Nov. 2 deadline; new portal questions from Nov. 3.
IRCC will change how asylum seekers file refugee claims online on Nov. 3, 2026. Applies to unfinished IRCC Portal and some CBSA claims.
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