IRCC Smashes Record with 8,500 French-language Invitations in Express Entry Draw
International Student Numbers Plunge by 300,000 Amid Canada’s Visa Caps
British Columbia kicks off 2026 with 429 invitations in first BC PNP Skills Immigration draw
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Ontario issues 1,825 Employer-Job-Offer invitations in first OINP rounds of 2026
Ontario published results of its first 2026 OINP Employer Job Offer draws, inviting 1,825 candidates—most in health care, early-childhood education and regional development occupations. Employers now have just two weeks to file supporting applications, making advance document preparation essential. The occupation-specific strategy foreshadows deeper federal–provincial alignment on labour-market-driven immigration.
Quebec promises priority processing for foreign healthcare workers amid PSTQ backlash
Responding to warnings of staff losses, Quebec’s immigration minister pledged on 5 February to prioritise PSTQ applications from foreign healthcare workers. The move seeks to prevent the potential departure of up to 5,000 nurses and orderlies after the November 2025 termination of the PEQ. Employers in the health sector can expect expedited provincial decisions, but other industries may face slower processing as resources are re-allocated.
IRCC clarifies how foreign work experience boosts Express Entry CRS scores
On 5 February, IRCC released detailed advice on claiming foreign work experience under Express Entry. Up to 50 CRS points are available, but applicants must submit precise NOC-matched duties and robust proof of overseas employment. The clarification is vital for employers and assignees aiming to convert temporary assignments into permanent residence amid tight CRS competition.