IRCC freezes Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligible programs list for 2026
Number of foreign workers and students in Canada falls for first time in a decade
Court ruling lets immigration applicants challenge IRCC ‘incomplete file’ returns
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Canada formally closes federal Start-Up Visa programme
The federal Start-Up Visa has stopped accepting new applications as of 1 January 2026, with only grace-period filings allowed for founders who already hold commitment certificates. Foreign entrepreneurs must now pivot to provincial programmes, Quebec routes or C-11 work permits.
British Columbia invites seven entrepreneurs in first PNP draw of 2026
British Columbia issued seven invitations under its Entrepreneur Immigration Base stream, setting a 115-point cut-off for the first draw of 2026. With the federal Start-Up Visa now closed, BC’s programme gains prominence for foreign business owners seeking Canadian permanent residence.
WestJet Abandons High-Density Economy Layout After Customer Backlash
Responding to passenger complaints, WestJet will remove the extra economy row it added to some aircraft, restoring previous leg-room standards. The change eases comfort concerns for business travellers and underscores rising consumer sensitivity to seat space.