Canada moves to strip citizenship of alleged Mumbai attack plotter Tahawwur Rana
Economists warn Alberta referendum on immigration could backfire
Study permits issued to Indian students plunge nearly 50 % as Canada caps intake
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Prime Minister Mark Carney announces Indo-Pacific tour to deepen talent and trade ties
Prime Minister Carney will visit India, Australia and Japan from 26 Feb. to 7 Mar., with talent mobility set to feature alongside trade and security. Expected outcomes include faster tech-worker permits with India and expanded youth-mobility quotas with Australia, offering new assignment options for Canadian employers.
NEXUS and Global Entry Shut Down at Canadian Airports Amid U.S. Government Funding Stalemate
Airports in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Montréal confirmed on Feb 22 that NEXUS and Global Entry lanes are closed because of a U.S. government shutdown. The trusted-traveller outage lengthens pre-clearance times for Canadian flyers and complicates cross-border business travel until U.S. lawmakers approve DHS funding.
Prince Edward Island PNP Draw Continues to Favour International Graduates
PEI issued 109 provincial nominations on Feb 22, 2026, continuing its strategy of prioritising international graduates with job offers in high-need sectors. The province also introduced a CAD 2,500 rural-retention bonus and confirmed future draw dates, offering predictability for employers and applicants alike.
Alberta Runs Six Immigration Draws in Two Weeks, Issues 441 Invitations
Alberta disclosed on Feb 22 that it invited 441 immigration candidates across six draws, including the province’s first manufacturing-specific Express Entry selection. The update underscores Alberta’s diversified talent strategy—tech, trades, rural and law-enforcement—and signals ample nomination spaces remaining for 2026.