Canada cuts temporary immigration targets by 43% as IRCC absorbs budget reductions
IRCC's 2026-27 plan slashes temporary resident arrivals, proposes collapsing three Express Entry streams into one, and trims nearly $155 million from its budget, all while processing times in major streams stretch to years.
Alberta launches campaign website to push 'yes' votes on October immigration and constitutional referendum
Premier Danielle Smith says her government will actively campaign for nine referendum questions that would impose residency requirements, service fees, and eligibility limits on non-permanent residents in Alberta.
Lawyers warn temporary residents against prepaid waitlists for TR-to-PR pathway
With no public eligibility criteria or application portal weeks after the immigration minister said the 33,000-spot program had launched, unauthorized agents are charging fees for unofficial rosters that carry no weight with IRCC.
CIWA CEO urges Alberta to improve data sharing and employer ties at newcomer summit
At the Premier's Summit on Fairness for Newcomers, Paula Calderon pressed the province to back its economic messaging with better labour-market data and stronger employer partnerships for skilled immigrants.
Nearly half of women in Calgary's 'hidden' homelessness crisis are newcomers, new report finds
The Women's Centre of Calgary's Unaddressed report surveyed 147 people and found that 49% were born outside Canada, with intimate partner violence, immigration barriers, and landlord discrimination driving housing instability that stays invisible to shelter counts.
Northwest Territories issues first 65 invitations under new nominee system
With only 197 nomination spots available for 2026, the territory's new points-based Expression of Interest system replaces the old intake model with scheduled draws that reward local ties.
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.
Ottawa rejects Manitoba's request for work-permit extensions and more nominee slots
Manitoba's immigration minister says federal officials refused both of her asks during this week's Ottawa trip, leaving about 6,000 workers facing permit expiry by year's end.
