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IRCC quietly refreshes International Experience Canada (IEC) program instructions ahead of 2026 season
On December 29 IRCC updated the online program delivery instructions for International Experience Canada, tightening employer-fee deadlines and clarifying eligibility for Express Entry transition. The changes, flagged by LPEN, affect thousands of working-holiday, co-op and young-professional candidates and the Canadian firms that hire them. Employers must now pay the CAD 230 compliance fee within 10 days of an ITA or risk file withdrawal.
Windstorm grounds flights at Toronto Pearson and Montréal-Trudeau, disrupting year-end business travel
High winds and fog forced significant delays and cancellations at Toronto Pearson and Montréal-Trudeau on December 29, affecting nearly one in four scheduled flights during the morning peak. The disruption impacts corporate travellers closing year-end business and highlights the importance of robust duty-of-care and rebooking strategies for winter operations in Canada.