International student arrivals plunge 97 % after study-permit cap, IRCC data reveal
Top Canadian employers give international graduates faster pathways to PR
Tech and healthcare still lead Canada’s job market—and PR pathways—for Indian talent in 2026
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IRCC issues 6,000 invitations in latest Canadian Experience Class draw, CRS cut-off falls to 509
On 23 January 2026 IRCC invited 6,000 Canadian Experience Class candidates to apply for permanent residence, setting a CRS cut-off of 509. The large draw supports Ottawa’s plan to transition more temporary workers and graduates to PR and gives employers greater certainty in retaining talent. Applicants now have 60 days to file complete applications under new digital processes.
IRCC publishes January 2026 visa-processing times, highlights faster citizenship and PR card renewals
IRCC’s 23 January 2026 update provides the latest processing-time benchmarks. Citizenship and PR-card renewals have sped up, but family sponsorship and Start-Up Visa files remain lengthy. The data allow employers, schools and applicants to calibrate mobility plans for the year ahead.
Winter Storm snarls cross-border travel; Air Canada and WestJet issue flexible re-booking for U.S. routes
A powerful U.S. winter storm forced airlines to cancel hundreds of flights on 23 January 2026. Air Canada and WestJet introduced no-fee re-booking windows for affected U.S. routes, helping Canadian business travellers adjust plans. Corporations are rerouting essential staff and shifting meetings online to mitigate disruption.