PNP Express Entry draw of 2 March invites 264 candidates at record-low 710 CRS
Ottawa launches Fraud Prevention Month campaign targeting immigration scams
Air Canada suspends Tel Aviv and Dubai services until 23 March amid heightened regional risk
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Quebec invites 2,573 skilled workers under revamped PSTQ streams
MIFI issued 2,573 invitations on 23 February (publicised 2 March) under Quebec’s overhauled Skilled Worker Selection Program. The multi-stream draw prioritised candidates with Quebec education, work experience, and French skills, offering employers a critical pathway to transition temporary workers to permanent residence outside Express Entry.
Canadian High Commission in Pakistan Issues Fraud Alert on World Cup Visa Scams
Canada’s mission in Pakistan warns would-be World Cup visitors about rampant fake-visa schemes, emphasising that only the official IRCC site can issue visitor visas or eTAs. Businesses and travellers should ignore “guaranteed approval” offers and apply early, as current processing times for Pakistan run 20–30 weeks.
Dubai Airports Partially Re-Open; Canadians Face Prolonged Re-Routing Maze
Dubai’s limited resumption of flights offers only partial relief to thousands of Canadians displaced by Gulf airspace closures. Extended layovers, skyrocketing fares, and possible visa-overstay penalties make proactive re-booking and traveller support essential for employers.
IRB Schedules Evening Outage for ‘My Case’ Portal on March 2
The Immigration and Refugee Board will take its ‘My Case’ portal offline for three hours on the evening of March 2, potentially affecting time-sensitive filings. Applicants and representatives should submit documents early and plan for brief service unavailability.