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IRCC offers provinces extra PNP spaces for up to 100,000 workers in Canada
A November 12, 2026 IRCC news release says provinces and territories can choose how much extra PNP space to use for workers already in Canada. The allocations are intended to be used by March 31, 2027.
NWT Nominee Program gets 50 more nominations: 350 for 2026, extra draw November 18
The Government of the Northwest Territories says IRCC added 50 nominations for 2026, bringing the total to 350. A fifth Employer-Driven Stream draw is set for November 18, 2026.
IRCC aims to finish remaining Hong Kong and Ukraine family PR applications in 2027
A November 10, 2026 IRCC news release sets expected admissions of up to 32,000 for the remaining Hong Kong pathways and up to 18,800 for the Ukraine Family Reunification Pathway.
Newfoundland and Labrador PNP round November 9, 2026: 57 invitations
NL’s page lists a November 9, 2026 round: 57 invitations, 35 under the NL Provincial Nominee Program and 22 under the Atlantic Immigration Program.
PEI PNP draw November 9, 2026: 192 Labour and Express Entry invitations
PEI invited 192 candidates in its November 9, 2026 Expression of Interest draw. No Business Work Permit Entrepreneur invitations were issued. PEI’s 2026 total is now 1,675.
Rural Community Immigration Program is now permanent: 14 communities
On November 9, 2026, IRCC announced that the Rural Community Immigration Pilot is now a permanent program. The 14 pilot communities are expected to continue, and more communities may join later.
Alberta AAIP draws Oct 23 to Nov 2, 2026: 425 invitations
Alberta lists five AAIP draws from October 23 to November 2, 2026. Together they issued 425 invitations, with minimum scores from 50 to 60.
TFWP: early childhood educators exempt from LMIA freeze, 2-year LMIAs
ESDC added early childhood educators to the exceptions from the low-wage LMIA freeze in high-unemployment areas and raised the maximum Low-wage Stream LMIA duration from one year to up to two years.
Manitoba EOI draw #283: 526 invitations, 448 occupation-specific
Manitoba issued 526 Letters of Advice to Apply on November 5, 2026. Of these, 448 went to occupation-specific Skilled Worker in Manitoba selections and 78 to strategic recruitment and Temporary Public Policy selections.
IRCC Levels 2027–2029: PNP 95,000, Economic 64.4%
IRCC published stream-by-stream tables for the 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan. Economic admissions are 244,700 (64.4%) of 380,000, and the PNP target is 95,000.
Budget 2026 Sets Immigration Levels: 380,000 PR a Year to 2029
Budget 2026, tabled on November 5, proposes the 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan: 380,000 permanent resident admissions and 370,000 new temporary resident arrivals in each year.
Rural Community Immigration Becomes a Permanent PR Class
The Canada Gazette published SOR/2026-217 on November 4, 2026. It creates a permanent rural community immigration class for people who intend to live in a designated rural community outside Quebec.
Newfoundland and Labrador PNP round November 4, 2026: 25 invitations
NL’s page lists a November 4, 2026 round: 25 invitations, 24 under the NL Provincial Nominee Program and 1 under the Atlantic Immigration Program.
New Brunswick AIP: 203 applications selected in October 2026
Immigration New Brunswick lists one entry for October 2, 9 and 29, 2026: 203 Atlantic Immigration Program applications selected.
Newfoundland and Labrador PNP round November 2, 2026: 50 invitations
NL’s page lists a November 2, 2026 round: 50 invitations, all under the NL Provincial Nominee Program and none under the AIP.
Extension processing times Oct 29, 2026: work permit 123 days, study permit 54 days
IRCC’s October 29, 2026 data shows 123 days for a work permit extension, 54 days for a study permit extension and 321 days for a visitor record.
SINP 2026: 76% of nominations used, capped sectors at 88%
Saskatchewan shows 4,023 of 5,261 SINP nominations issued in 2026. The capped sectors are at 88%, and only retail still showed spaces at last update.
BC PNP High Economic Impact draws October 29, 2026: 772 invitations
BC invited 772 candidates in two High Economic Impact draws on October 29, 2026. The wage cut-off fell to $49/hour. The points cut-off stayed at 131.
Newfoundland and Labrador PNP rounds October 23 and 29, 2026: 205 invitations
NL’s page lists two new rounds: 120 invitations on October 23 and 85 on October 29, 2026. That is 205 in total, by our count.
New IRCC penalties for unauthorized immigration reps: how to check yours
As of October 28, 2026, IRCC can impose penalties of up to $1.5 million on paid representatives who break the law, including unauthorized agents outside Canada.
Express Entry draw #453 invites 150 transport workers at CRS 477
IRCC invited 150 candidates in a Transport Occupations round. The lowest score was 477, which is 7 points higher than the last transport round, #434.
Married online or by proxy? Why IRCC will not treat you as spouses, and what counts
If one or both spouses were not physically present at the wedding, IRCC does not recognize the marriage, even if it is legal where it took place.
Express Entry draw #452 invites 5,000 French-speaking candidates at CRS 407
IRCC invited 5,000 candidates in a French-language proficiency round. The lowest score was 407, which is 28 points lower than draw #450.
Express Entry draw #451 invites 792 provincial nominees at CRS 761
IRCC invited 792 provincial nominees in a Provincial Nominee Program draw. The lowest score was 761.
Nova Scotia selected 946 Expression of Interest candidates in September 2026
Nova Scotia’s official EOI page lists 946 candidates selected in September 2026, after 1,212 in August. Healthcare and skilled trades were the main focus.
Quebec’s immigration ministry is now the MII (formerly MIFI): what the new name means for applicants
Quebec’s ministry page now reads “Ministère de l’Immigration et de l’Intégration” (MII). It is the ministry that was called MIFI. Older letters, forms and web pages may still show the old acronym.
Alberta AAIP draws Oct 9–20, 2026: five rounds, 561 invitations plus a Law Enforcement draw of "Less than 10"
Alberta lists five AAIP draws from October 9 to October 20, 2026. The counted invitations total 561, and the Law Enforcement Pathway draw is listed as "Less than 10". Alberta reports 772 spaces remaining in its 2026 allocation.
Family of protected persons: open work permit with no processing, open-permit or biometrics fees
IRCC updated its officer instructions on October 19, 2026. Family members of protected persons in Canada are exempt from the $155 work permit fee, the $100 open work permit holder fee and the $85 biometrics fee.
Got a passport request (PPR) on your PR application? What IRCC says happens next
IRCC says an approved Express Entry applicant gets a COPR by mail, and a PR visa if needed. This guide covers what to check, what you need to land, and how to report a new passport.
Manitoba EOI draw #282: 1,304 invitations, 734 for Manitoba graduates
Manitoba issued 1,304 Letters of Advice to Apply on October 22, 2026, up from 340 in draw #281. The largest group, 734, went to Skilled Worker in Manitoba profiles with Manitoba post-secondary study.
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