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01/06/2026

🇨🇦 Canada has increased the excessive demand cost threshold for medical inadmissibility in 2026, changing how health-related immigration decisions are assessed

🇨🇦 Check out what the new rules mean, who is exempt, & how it could impact future applications 👇

Canada has increased the excessive demand cost threshold in 2026, the benchmark the immigration department uses when assessing whether an applicant’s health

01/05/2026

🇨🇦 Canada’s first draw of 2026 is here, issuing 574 ITAs under the PNP with a high CRS cutoff of 711

🇨🇦 Check out full breakdown of this Express Entry draw, CRS score distribution change, & step-by-step guide to get provincial nomination 👇

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the first Express Entry draw of 2026 on January 5.

01/05/2026

🇨🇦 Millions of permits are expiring as Canada tightens temporary immigration rules, raising serious questions about who leaves and who stays without status

🇨🇦 Check out what the latest data really shows and what it means for temporary residents in 2026 👇

Nearly 4.9 million immigration documents were set to expire by the end of 2025, but Canada lacks comprehensive exit tracking for visa holders. Here’s what the latest data shows on non-permanent residents, enforcement removals, and the real risk of a growing undocumented population.

01/04/2026

🇨🇦 Ontario Trillium Benefit payments are kicking off 2026 with the first deposit landing early on January 9th

🇨🇦 Check out full details on OTB eligibility, 2026 OTB payment dates, how much you can get, & tips to maximize your payments 👇

Ontario households that qualify for the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) are set to receive the first OTB deposit of 2026 on January 9, 2026, according to the

01/03/2026

🇨🇦 First GST payment of 2026 arrives Canada-wide on January 5th, bringing timely relief right after the holidays

🇨🇦 Check out eligibility, income limits, payment amounts, and all the 2026 GST payment dates, as well as how newcomers can apply 👇

The first GST payment of 2026 will be issued Canada-wide on Monday, January 5th, with deposits landing by direct deposit for most eligible recipients and

01/02/2026

🇨🇦 Canada enters 2026 with major new laws and rules that will reshape taxes, paycheques, banking fees, road safety, housing, and federal spending

🇨🇦 Check out what’s changing, when it starts, and why it matters for your wallet in 2026 👇

From automatic tax filing and a middle-class tax cut to capped NSF fees, tougher Ontario driving penalties, and Buy Canadian procurement rules—here are 10 major changes rolling out across Canada in 2026

01/01/2026

🇨🇦 5 travel rules already in effect will directly impact Canadians entering the United States in 2026, from border screening to longer-stay requirements

🇨🇦 Check out full details to be well prepared before you cross the border 👇

Canada updated its U.S. travel advice after California flooding and mudslides, while new border screening realities, extended-stay compliance steps, and biometric photo rules already in effect will shape how Canadians travel to the United States in 2026.

01/01/2026

🇨🇦 Canada’s permanent residency system is tightening in 2026, but multiple PR pathways remain accessible throughout the year

🇨🇦 Check out full guide explaining where opportunities still exist, eligibility, processing times, and official links to apply👇

Canada enters 2026 with a tighter, more targeted permanent residency (PR) system—one where admissions targets, labour market priorities, and program design

01/01/2026

🇨🇦 Cheers to 2026! A huge thank you to everyone for an unforgettable 2025. May the new year bring growth, resilience, and plenty of Canadian pride. Here’s to building more together. Happy New Year! ✨🥂 ❄️🎉

12/31/2025

🇨🇦 New IRCC update: Change in processing times for visitor extensions, study permit extensions, super visas, work permits inside Canada, SAWP

🇨🇦 Check out latest Canada immigration processing times as of December 31 👇

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December 2025 IRCC Processing Times: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has provided the latest update on processing times as of December 23,

12/31/2025

🇨🇦 Express Entry is entering new year with clear signals on how draws, CRS cutoffs, & invitation volumes are likely to unfold in 2026

🇨🇦 Check out projected number of ITAs in 2026, draw patterns, expected CRS score cutoffs, & first 2026 draw predictions 👇

Express Entry is entering 2026 as a targeted-selection system, as in 2025 with clear “volume levers,” not a single-lane competition where one draw type

12/30/2025

🇨🇦 Canada is heading into 2026 with sweeping changes that will reshape who gets selected, how applications are processed, and which pathways tighten or expand

🇨🇦 Check out all the important Canada immigration laws and changes coming in 2026 👇

Canada is heading into 2026 with a cluster of immigration and citizenship changes that together signal a more controlled, more targeted, and more