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BREAKING: Canada expands foreign workers’ authorization to study without a permit
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (380+ words) The Canadian federal government has granted foreign workers increased authorization to study without the need for a study permit. On September 9, 2026, the immigration department published a temporary policy which exempts work permit holders from the usual requirements for being authorized…...
Canada updates breakdown of Express Entry candidate scores
1+ week, 4+ day ago (609+ words) The Express Entry pool declined by just 186 profiles overall between August 16 and August 30, despite a drop of nearly 1,800 profiles in the 351–400 CRS band, according to the latest figures from Canada’s immigration department. At the same time, the number of top-scoring…...
Canada extends work permit measures under safe haven for Palestinians and family members of Canadians
2+ week, 3+ day ago (348+ words) Canada’s immigration department has extended measures to provide work permit extensions to eligible foreign nationals who have left Palestine, who might otherwise be at risk of losing authorization to work in Canada. On August 24, 2026, the department published a new temporary…...
Canada extends grace period for TFWP work permit applications submitted without positive LMIAs
2+ week, 5+ day ago (510+ words) Canada’s immigration department has granted in-Canada work permit applicants an additional 30 days post-submission to provide proof that their employer cannot hire a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. The extra time comes in the form of an extension, from 60 days to…...
Prince Edward Island issues 181 invitations to apply for provincial nomination to workers in priority occupations
2+ week, 5+ day ago (537+ words) On August 20, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) invited 181 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. The PEI PNP selected in-province workers employed in priority sectors and occupations identified as likely to have a high economic impact in…...
How Your International Degree Can Support Your Canadian Job Search
3+ week, 4+ day ago (468+ words) Many newcomers arrive in Canada with valuable international credentials and professional experience, yet their qualifications are not always fully recognized by Canadian employers. To strengthen your job search, it’s important to understand the employer’s perspective and to clearly communicate how…...