Canada faces new challenges in attracting global talent as policy changes, including international student caps and shifting labour dynamics, affect its ability to recruit and retain skilled professionals and researchers. zurl.co/JlH6Z

New Brunswick issued 196 Invitations to Apply in the February 11 2026 NBPNP Skilled Worker draw, targeting healthcare candidates from the New Brunswick Experience and Graduates pathways to address provincial labour shortages. zurl.co/d12Sz

Canada’s latest IEC work permit round invited thousands of young foreign candidates to apply for open work permits, with over 31,600 applicants remaining in the pools awaiting selection. zurl.co/1VZwl

Alberta leads Canada in employment expansion in 2026, with strong job creation driven by construction, energy, and population growth, reinforcing the province’s economic momentum and workforce demand. zurl.co/P32AZ

Canadian immigration law allows revocation of citizenship where applicants provided false or incomplete information, highlighting strict compliance expectations. zurl.co/fHz1Z

British Columbia’s Skills Immigration pool reached about 10,988 registrations in February 2026, reflecting strong global interest in BC PNP pathways and intensifying competition for provincial nomination. zurl.co/Ggzi0

With nearly 11,000 active profiles in early 2026, British Columbia’s Skills Immigration pool significantly exceeds available nomination spaces, signalling heightened selection competition. zurl.co/CHbdQ

Alberta continues its 2026 nominee invitations with over 1,100 ITAs issued across several pathways, signalling robust provincial selection activity early in the year. zurl.co/lKLsC

Canada’s jobless rate dropped to 6.5%, its lowest mark in 16 months, with full-time work rising and part-time roles falling in January 2026. zurl.co/DvJA8

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program will issue 14,119 nominations in 2026, providing more pathways for foreign workers and graduates under provincial immigration streams. zurl.co/lk8LV

New open work permit rules in Canada now focus on enabling work for vulnerable and essential workers under the IMP, affecting who can apply and work without employer-specific restrictions. zurl.co/jlPX4

New national data show Canada’s healthcare access crisis worsening as nearly 50% of residents report difficulty finding a family doctor or lack one entirely, highlighting gaps in primary care despite rising demand and population growth. zurl.co/OoYMa

North Bay RCIP’s updated 2026 Priority Occupation List identifies roles across key sectors such as healthcare, construction, tech, and manufacturing to support community labour shortages and economic growth. zurl.co/Rne1y

British Columbia’s Skills Immigration draw selected 429 candidates based on criteria including high-wage employment and registration system scores under the provincial nominee program. zurl.co/yBnqj

Early 2026 Alberta draws yielded over 1,100 invitations across health care, tech, and worker streams, including 915 ITAs in the Alberta Opportunity Stream. zurl.co/4giMQ

Canada’s unemployment rate fell to 6.5% in January 2026, a 16-month low, even as employment declined by 24,800 jobs, reflecting shifts in the labour force and economy. zurl.co/4eyOl

Ontario’s Immigrant Nominee Program received a record-high 14,119 nominations for 2026, a 31% increase from 2025, boosting opportunities for skilled workers, international graduates, and key occupations across the province. zurl.co/ecqqN

Canada has updated open work permit rules under the International Mobility Program, revising eligibility for vulnerable workers and aligning temporary employment pathways with labour market needs. zurl.co/iNXHn

As Canada’s population and demand for services grow, nearly half of residents now report challenges accessing a family doctor, reflecting widening primary care access issues. zurl.co/vpDcy

North Bay RCIP’s refined 2026 occupation priorities include engineering, tech, nursing, and skilled trades, designed to address local employer needs and support permanent residency pathways. zurl.co/WHqqj

In Express Entry Draw 394, IRCC issued 8,500 ITAs to French-language proficient candidates, setting a significant record for category-based invitations with a CRS cut-off of 400. zurl.co/wlXwL

British Columbia held its first Skills Immigration draw of 2026, extending 429 invitations to candidates aligned with provincial labour priorities and economic needs under the BC PNP. zurl.co/ZEGBm

The NBPNP’s latest draw issued a total of 326 provincial nomination invitations, with 166 through the Express Entry Stream and 160 via Strategic Initiative pathways, supporting labour and language priorities. zurl.co/gppsu

International student enrollment in Canada has dropped significantly with study permit arrivals down sharply, challenging institutions that once relied on tuition revenue from overseas students. zurl.co/noFMQ

The Atlantic Immigration Program in New Brunswick now uses a candidate pool system, with monthly selections based on labour market priorities rather than first-come, first-served processing. zurl.co/48eMO

New data shows Canada’s immigration system under renewed pressure: rising application inventories and scheduled cuts to federal immigration jobs are heightening worries over processing delays. zurl.co/c3GRd

Immigration Minister Lena Diab says Ottawa wants better data on temporary resident departures to know who leaves Canada when visas or permits end and close gaps in current tracking. zurl.co/hWZJH

Ontario’s 2026 immigration cycle shows growing activity in OINP Expression of Interest draws, strengthening nomination pathways for foreign workers in priority occupations. zurl.co/qlQ6L

New Brunswick’s Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) held a February 2, 2026 draw, issuing 326 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across the Express Entry and Strategic Initiative streams for skilled workers and francophone candidates. zurl.co/OgDdx

Canada is seeing a sharp decline in international student enrollment, driven by tightened study permit rules and caps, shrinking the pipeline of foreign students and impacting universities’ budgets and immigration planning. zurl.co/iSBzY

New Brunswick implemented major immigration reforms effective February 3, 2026, reshaping selection priorities by restricting eligibility for specific occupations and sectors under the NBPNP and Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). zurl.co/lMUD7

Canada’s immigration backlogs are deepening as application volumes climb and federal staffing levels shrink, with 300 more positions set for elimination, raising fresh concerns about longer processing times across permanent and temporary streams. zurl.co/XHXmx

In the February 6, 2026 Express Entry round, Canada invited 8,500 candidates with strong French language skills to apply for permanent residence at a 400 CRS threshold. zurl.co/7dyqF

Canada is moving toward a digital exit-tracking system to monitor when temporary residents leave the country after their permits expire, aiming to improve compliance and modernize immigration oversight. zurl.co/U1mPN

Ontario’s Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has seen Expression of Interest (EOI) draws gain momentum in 2026, with targeted invitations helping fill labour gaps and accelerating provincial immigration activity. zurl.co/lj3q7

Premier Danielle Smith issued a statement recognising Black History Month in Alberta, honouring early Black settlers and present-day leaders shaping local communities. zurl.co/jEIgJ

The Newfoundland and Labrador Virtual Immigration Fair 2026 offers international job seekers a platform to connect with local employers, upload résumés, and explore immigration options without travel. zurl.co/AcO5e

International students in provinces with immediate public coverage face lower barriers to basic healthcare than peers in regions without public plans, affecting overall student wellbeing. zurl.co/G2VH8

Alberta is marking Black History Month in February by highlighting the historical and contemporary contributions of Black communities to the province’s social, cultural and economic development. zurl.co/0mrak

Newfoundland and Labrador will host a virtual immigration and job fair on February 11, 2026, connecting foreign skilled workers with employers and offering information sessions on jobs, immigration programs, and life in the province. zurl.co/NcOUN

On February 3, 2026, Immigration authorities conducted the new Express Entry draw, issuing 423 Invitations to Apply to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score stood at 749 points. zurl.co/A60zS

According to Scotiabank’s outlook, Canada’s economic growth is expected to moderate to around 1.5% in 2026, reflecting headwinds from trade uncertainty and slower population growth influencing provincial performance. zurl.co/Ad5P6

The federal government’s affordability strategy aims to help more than 12 million households with new and expanded supports for food, essential costs, and stronger supply chains. zurl.co/gEgU9

The first year of the Thunder Bay immigration pilot saw broad participation from applicants and employers, demonstrating how regional immigration programs address local workforce needs. zurl.co/gYeGB

Statistics Canada released long-term population projections to 2075, showing Canada’s population could rise from about 41.7 million in 2025 to 57.4 million under a medium-growth scenario, with low and high projections ranging from 44 million to 75.8 million.

Federal analysis reveals that job growth remains steady even as AI integrates into workplaces and newcomers reshape labour force composition, demanding updated skills and training. zurl.co/nd5wS

Starting in May 2026, eligible IFHP clients must pay co-payments directly to providers for prescriptions and other supplemental services, as part of a sustainability measure announced in Budget 2025. zurl.co/DhJNH

The Manitoba government’s Health Care Retention and Recruitment Office successfully recruited 13 physicians trained in the United States, strengthening patient care and connecting more residents with same-day appointments. zurl.co/flqUc

Canada’s IEC 2026 season marks a key opportunity window for work permit seekers as early rounds distributed 12,693 ITAs across multiple partner countries. zurl.co/7N7Mo

The Canadian government is seeking to dismiss hundreds of mandamus and immigration cases involving study, work, and visitor permits amid concerns that unauthorized representatives may have coordinated the filings. zurl.co/xIGoq