IRCC’s first Express Entry draw of February targets provincial nominees
Ontario opens 2026 immigration cycle with 1,825 Employer Job Offer invitations
New Brunswick overhauls PNP and Atlantic Immigration Program, bans accommodation-sector applications
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IRCC issues 423 invitations in first Express Entry PNP draw of February
On 3 February 2026, IRCC invited 423 provincial nominees to apply for permanent residence through Express Entry with a CRS cut-off of 749. The draw highlights Ottawa’s reliance on provincial pre-screening and offers businesses a quicker pathway to retain critical talent already nominated by a province.
New Brunswick introduces candidate pool system and sector bans under Atlantic Immigration Program
As of 3 February 2026, New Brunswick will place all AIP endorsements into a monthly selection pool and will no longer accept applications for accommodation-and-food-services jobs or 13 retail-related occupations. The change tightens labour-market alignment and signals growing provincial control over immigration quotas.
Winter storm disrupts air travel across Montreal, Toronto and Atlantic Canada
A snowstorm on 3 February 2026 caused scores of flight delays and cancellations at Montréal-Trudeau, Toronto Pearson, Halifax and other airports. Airlines triggered flexible rebooking policies, and travellers are reminded to track flights and keep expense receipts for potential refunds under Canada’s passenger-rights rules.