IRCC kicks off Fraud Prevention Month with nationwide appeal to “Spot, Stop, Report” immigration scams
IRCC invites 264 provincial-nominee candidates in first March Express Entry draw
CBSA issues parallel fraud alert: ‘We will never ask for your SIN or credit-card number’
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Manitoba PNP shifts to webform-only enquiries to speed up processing
Manitoba’s immigration department has replaced its general email address with mandatory webforms for all MPNP enquiries as of March 2. The province expects faster, traceable responses but warns that duplicate submissions will slow processing. Employers and representatives must attach proof of authorisation and file numbers with each request.
Special measures for Iranian nationals lapse as IRAN2023 public policy expires
The temporary IRAN2023 policy that facilitated in-Canada status extensions for Iranian nationals expired on February 28 and, according to a March 2 update, will not be renewed. Employers must now use standard work-permit or study-permit processes; failure to act could leave workers out of status.
Surrey opens upgraded Passport Office after weekend relocation
Service Canada reopened its Surrey Passport Services Office in larger City Centre 3 premises on March 2, promising shorter wait times and more counters. A second Service Canada office will follow on March 16, creating a consolidated service hub for the Greater Vancouver area.
Express Entry pool snapshot shows 232,534 active profiles and falling CRS bands
A March 2 IRCC data release shows 232,534 active Express Entry profiles, with notable drops in the 501–600 and 451–500 CRS ranges. The shift reflects recent large draws and underscores the importance of provincial nominations or score-boosting strategies for candidates below 450.
Crowe MacKay–MJS Merger Boosts Cross-Border Tax Support for Mobile Talent
Crowe MacKay has acquired MJS Tax Services, effective 1 March 2026, creating a larger West-Coast team dedicated to U.S.–Canada personal tax and payroll issues. The move gives employers a stronger one-stop shop for cross-border assignments at a moment when U.S. immigration fees and compliance costs are rising.