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Canada's immigration backlog falls to 941,400

Temporary residence queues drove most of the improvement, with work permit delays dropping 11% and visitor visas down 6%.

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British Columbia invites 14 entrepreneur candidates in its largest draw of 2026 so far

The BC PNP issued 14 Entrepreneur Immigration Base stream invitations on April 14 at a minimum score of 115 points, as the province continues small, regular selections under a constrained nomination environment.

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12 Things Only Calgarians Understand (And How Newcomers Can Get In On Them)

Inspired by David Daigle’s (Chief Digital & AI Officer, Wingman DX) March 11. 2026 LinkedIn article.

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Statistics Canada data shows immigrants match Canadian-born workers on skills, but not on jobs

Recent immigrants report nearly identical surplus-skills rates as Canadian-born workers, yet are far more likely to hold jobs beneath their education. Two new Statistics Canada studies quantify the mismatch and the barriers behind it.

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Niki Wagh names the pressure immigrants never talk about

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Canada's immigration backlog falls to 941,400

British Columbia invites 14 entrepreneur candidates in its largest draw of 2026 so far

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Statistics Canada data shows immigrants match Canadian-born workers on skills, but not on jobs

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