Record-Low CRS of 169 in First-Ever Physician-Only Express Entry Draw
Canada Waives Biometrics for Certain FIFA-Invited Visitors Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Quebec Report Warns Worker Shortages to Intensify as Immigration Levels Dip
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Canada unveils new 2026 Express Entry categories targeting doctors, researchers and senior managers
Ottawa has added four new occupational groupings to the 2026 Express Entry system—doctors, researchers/senior managers, transport workers and foreign military specialists—while retaining last year’s French-language, healthcare, trades and transport streams. The changes signal a shift toward attracting leadership and innovation skills and give employers faster access to permanent residency pathways for critical talent already in Canada.
IRCC backlog tops one million as permanent-residence pressure intensifies
IRCC’s latest inventory data show 1,014,700 applications now outside service standards, with permanent-residence files driving the growth. The backlog complicates workforce planning for employers relying on immigration to fill skills gaps and may erode Canada’s attractiveness for global talent if wait-times remain elevated.
IRCC data show 61 % plunge in new international-student arrivals after policy clampdown
New IRCC figures reveal that first-time international-student arrivals fell by more than 60 % in 2025 after Ottawa tightened eligibility and financial requirements. The slide relieves housing pressure but threatens institutional finances and Canada’s long-term talent pipeline.