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Alberta AAIP 2026: Key Changes Applicants Must Know for Success
Starting January 1, 2026, Alberta shifts the AAIP to a sector-driven model with 10,140 federal nominations for 2025, stricter Rural Renewal rules, TEER-based endorsements, one-year endorsement validity, and mandatory work…
CBSA and Calgary Police Seek Jagdeep Singh After Hospital Escape
Jagdeep Singh, an immigration detainee under suspected organized-crime investigation, escaped Rockyview Hospital in Calgary on November 19, 2025.…
Syrian Family Reunites in Alberta After Nearly a Decade
On November 18, 2025, the Muhammad family reunited in Calgary after nearly ten years apart. Fleeing Syria in…
AI Growth and Visa Policy Fuel Vancouver Office Market Rebound
Changes to U.S. H-1B rules and rising AI company demand helped Vancouver lease 1.1 million square feet in…
IRCC backlog nears 1 million as study permit delays persist
By Aug. 31, 2025, IRCC had 958,850 pending files, with study permits and permanent residency causing major delays.…
Canadian Newcomers Face Declining Job Prospects Amid U.S.-Style Deportation Fears
Nearly half of about 2,000 surveyed newcomers fear shrinking job prospects after Ottawa reduced intake plans to 385,000…
Report finds highly skilled immigrants leaving Canada at rising rates
The Leaky Bucket 2025 reports that one in five immigrants leaves Canada within 25 years, with doctorate holders…
Canada Extends Citizenship Act Amendment Deadline to January 2026
A court extended the deadline to amend Canada’s Citizenship Act to January 20, 2026, while Bill C-3 proceeds…
Canada’s 2025 Immigration Cuts Heighten Delays and Labour Shortages
Canada’s 2025 immigration plan slashes permanent resident targets to 395,000 and tightens temporary permits, capping temporary residents at…
IRCC Tightens Open Work Permits for Military Family Members in 2025
Effective January 21, 2025, IRCC removed open work permit access for most military dependent children (C46/C48) and spouses…