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Parliamentary Budget Officer: Immigration cuts will stall Canada’s population growth in 2026
A 26 February PBO report projects Canada’s population will flat-line in 2026 after Ottawa cut permanent-resident targets to 380,000 and capped temporary admissions. The pause may relieve housing pressure but tightens an already constrained labour market, forcing employers to rethink recruitment and retention strategies.
Canada unveils temporary visa exemptions for FIFA 2026 World Cup delegates
IRCC’s 26 February update confirms a temporary TRV waiver for accredited FIFA 2026 delegates and diplomats travelling to Canadian host cities. The policy, in force until 20 July 2026, lets eligible visitors skip biometrics and accelerates visa issuance—important news for companies supporting World Cup operations.
Canada updates Mexico travel advisory; experts urge tourists to stay on-resort
After a spate of violence in western Mexico, Global Affairs Canada updated its advisory on 26 February. Flights to Puerto Vallarta have resumed, but security experts urge Canadian tourists to remain on resort property and monitor official updates—guidance that affects insurers, tour operators and corporate travel programmes alike.
Prime Minister Carney launches Indo-Pacific business mission to India, Australia and Japan
Starting 26 February, Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting India, Australia and Japan to advance trade, energy and technology partnerships. The Indo-Pacific tour is expected to spawn agreements that may ease business-traveller mobility and talent exchange—key intelligence for global mobility teams planning assignments in those markets.