Bill C-12 inches toward Senate approval, could give Ottawa power to freeze visa processing
IRCC to shut Start-Up Visa intake on 31 December, signals entrepreneur pilot for 2026
Ottawa caps 2026 study-permit applications at 309,670, provinces to get quotas in January
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Quebec imposes first-ever cap on CAQ study applications and retires PEQ fast track
Quebec has capped CAQ study applications at 124,760 for the coming year and has permanently closed the PEQ fast-track to permanent residence. The measures tighten both entry and settlement options for foreign students and workers, forcing employers to rethink recruitment and language-training strategies.
Christmas storm prompts travel warnings, flight risks across Newfoundland and Labrador
A powerful winter storm is forecast to hit Newfoundland and Labrador on 25 December, threatening flight cancellations, ferry suspensions and highway closures. Corporate mobility teams should delay trips, reroute cargo and ensure staff have contingency plans until conditions clear.
IRCC Scraps Start-Up Visa, Announces Targeted Entrepreneur Pilot for 2026
Canada will close its Start-Up Visa to new applicants on 31 December 2025 and replace it with a leaner entrepreneur pilot in 2026 aimed at faster processing and sector targeting. Companies relying on the SUV to relocate founders must pivot quickly, while existing applicants get a final six-month window to file. The shift signals Ottawa’s push to clear backlogs and restore credibility in business immigration.
Canada Caps 2026 Study-Permit Applications at 309,670 Slots
IRCC has fixed the 2026 national study-permit cap at 309,670 applications. Provinces will decide how to distribute their share among universities and colleges, and once a province’s quota is filled, students cannot submit a federal application. The tighter cap will shrink the future PGWP talent pool and force institutions and employers to plan earlier and more strategically.
Quebec Introduces First-Ever Intake Limit on Study Applications and Reshapes PR Pathways
Quebec has capped study-permit CAQ applications at 124,760 for the year ahead and permanently closed its graduate PEQ PR stream. The province will now channel students and workers into a French-focused skilled-worker programme, forcing employers and students to rethink timelines, language preparation and inter-provincial mobility strategies.
Christmas Storm Triggers Travel Warnings Across Newfoundland and Labrador
A powerful winter storm is forecast to sweep Newfoundland and Labrador on December 25–26, prompting federal warnings that could halt flights, ferries and highway travel. Companies should reschedule employee movements and supply runs, and monitor a possible follow-up system later in the week.