Canada
Express Entry scores, PNP draws, study permit changes, and IRCC processing updates for Canadian immigration. Covers PR pathways, LMIA requirements, and provincial nominee programs across all provinces.
WestJet System Outage Sparks Travel Chaos: Dozens Cancelled, Hundreds Delayed
A WestJet system outage on August 12, 2025 caused a ground stop and widespread delays across Canada and international routes. The FAA lifted the US ground stop after roughly 30…
Iranian Regime Officials Entering Canada with Alarming Ease, 2025 Probe
By August 13, 2025, CBSA probes 66 suspected senior Iranian officials in Canada. Following the 2022 designation and…
Ottawa urged to count 500,000 undocumented residents in immigration targets
IRCC’s July 21–August 17, 2025 consultations follow cuts to PR targets (395,000 in 2025) and plans to reduce…
Newfoundland and Labrador PNP Draw Issues 150 Invitations on July 29, 2025
Newfoundland and Labrador’s July 29, 2025 draw issued only 150 invitations (100 NLPNP; 50 AIP). With 1,818 total…
IRCC Requires Upfront Medical Exams for Express Entry PR by Aug 21, 2025
Effective August 21, 2025, IRCC mandates pre-submission IMEs for all Express Entry principal applicants and declared family members…
Construction underway to repair Webequie First Nation airport terminal
Terminal repairs at Webequie First Nation (Repairs in progress, August 12, 2025) keep flights operational with adjusted boarding…
Canada Targets French Speakers in Express Entry Draw #360, 2,500 ITAs
IRCC’s August 8, 2025 Express Entry draw #360 issued 2,500 ITAs to French‑proficient candidates with a 481 CRS…
Canada’s New Entry Rules: More Questions and Tougher Tourist Checks
Canada began stricter border screening on August 12, 2025, and cut permanent resident targets to 395,000 (2025), 380,000…
Canada to Reset Express Entry in 2026 with Leadership and Innovation Category
From Aug 6–Sep 3, 2025, IRCC seeks input on a 2026 Express Entry “Leadership & Innovation” stream for…
WestJet Resumes Flights After Brief System Outage, Delays Expected
WestJet briefly requested a systemwide ground stop on Aug. 12, 2025, after a temporary outage delayed maintenance handovers.…