Is Canada Losing the Foreign Workers Its Economy Needs?
Canada’s efforts to reduce temporary immigration are coinciding with a significant decline in foreign interest in Canadian jobs, raising questions about the consequences for Canadian employers. As the federal government tightens immigration policies, concerns are emerging about the ability of certain industries to attract and retain international talent. Recent research from Indeed Hiring Lab highlights […]
Alberta’s Immigration Debate: What Do the Numbers Actually Say?
Alberta’s October 19, 2026 referendum has renewed discussions about immigration levels, provincial authority, and pressures on public services. Five of the referendum’s ten questions addressed immigration, access to provincially funded services, and proof of citizenship for provincial voting. In an October 23, 2026 opinion column published in The Globe and Mail, Andrew Coyne examines whether […]
Canada’s Express Entry Reforms: What IRCC’s 2026 Consultation Report Reveals
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released its final report on consultations examining changes to Express Entry and the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) in October 2026. The report provides insight into how Canada’s economic immigration system could evolve, with some reforms already announced. Ravi Jain was invited to participate in stakeholder meetings regarding the proposed […]
Major Express Entry Changes in 2026: Is Canada Refocusing on Economic Immigration?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is introducing significant changes to Express Entry on November 3, 2026. The new Labour Market Integration factor will reward eligible Canadian work experience in high-wage occupations or qualifying high-wage job offers. The return of job-offer points is particularly noteworthy. After removing them amid concerns about fraud, the government is […]
Key Canadian Immigration Updates in September 2026
September 2026 brought several notable developments in Canadian immigration, affecting temporary workers, Express Entry candidates, family sponsorship, pre-removal risk assessments, and certain immigration applicants. Here are some of the key Canadian immigration developments from the month. Work Permit Holders Can Pursue Short-Term Studies As of September 4, 2026, a temporary public policy allows eligible foreign […]
Canada’s 33,000-Worker Permanent Residence Initiative: What We Know So Far
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is accelerating the transition of up to 33,000 workers in Canada to permanent residence through a one-time initiative running in 2026 and 2027. Known as the In-Canada Workers Initiative, the measure was announced in Budget 2025 and is intended to support workers who are already contributing to the Canadian […]
Temporary Resident Permits in Canada: IRCC Clarifies the Meaning of a “Compelling Need”
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its guidance on Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs), including language explaining what constitutes a “compelling need” to enter or remain in Canada. Under subsection 24(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), a TRP may be issued to a foreign national who is inadmissible to Canada or […]
Can Americans Move to Canada Because of Political Changes in the United States?
Political developments in the United States may lead some Americans to consider moving to Canada. However, political concerns do not create a special Canadian immigration category or an automatic right to live or work in Canada. U.S. citizens must qualify under an available temporary or permanent immigration program. Some options are facilitated by U.S. citizenship, […]
Canada Allows Eligible Work Permit Holders to Pursue Short-Term Studies Without a Study Permit
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has introduced a temporary public policy that gives eligible foreign workers greater flexibility to pursue short-term education or training in Canada. The measure took effect on September 4, 2026, 30 days after it was signed, and is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2027. It may be revoked earlier without […]
Judicial Review of Canadian Immigration Decisions: What Applicants Should Know
Receiving a negative Canadian immigration decision can be stressful, but depending on the circumstances, there may be legal options available. One potential option is to make an application for leave and for judicial review at the Federal Court of Canada. This is a two-part process whereby a person is able to appeal the refusal of […]