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Canada Quietly Launches One-Time TR-to-PR Pathway for 33,000 Temporary Workers
IRCC has quietly opened a one-time pathway that will let 33,000 temporary foreign workers already in Canada apply for permanent residence. Targeting in-demand sectors, the measure eases pressure from the 300-k work-permit cliff looming at the end of March 2026 and advances Ottawa’s plan to cut overall temporary-resident numbers. Employers now have a narrow window to triage which workers to support.
First-Ever Express Entry Draw for Senior Managers Sets CRS Cut-Off at 429
IRCC’s first category-based Express Entry draw for senior managers issued 250 ITAs with a surprisingly low CRS cut-off of 429. The new stream targets four C-suite NOC codes and aims to retain leadership talent already working in Canada—good news for employers seeking long-term stability for foreign executives.
Alberta’s Claresholm Updates 2026 RCIP Priority List—Trades and Transport Added
Claresholm, AB, has published its 2026 RCIP priorities, adding the ‘Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators’ sector and eight new NOC codes. With only 30 PR spots for the year, employers in construction, logistics and health care now have an expanded—but still highly competitive—pathway to retain foreign talent outside Canada’s big cities.
New Brunswick Wraps Series of Draws—622 Invitations Issued Across PNP and AIP Streams
New Brunswick issued 622 invitations during a series of draws that culminated on March 6, spanning Skilled Worker, Strategic Initiative, Express Entry and AIP streams. Health care, construction and Francophone talent were top priorities, giving provincial employers a timely boost as spring hiring ramps up.
Newfoundland & Labrador Issues 445 Invitations in First Immigration Draws of 2026
On March 6, Newfoundland and Labrador sent out 445 invitations—362 via NLPNP and 83 via AIP—in its first immigration draws of 2026. Energy, health care and IT roles dominated, signaling provincial priorities and providing employers with fresh PR pathways for hard-to-fill positions.