IRCC launches first Express Entry draw for Trades Occupations, issuing 3,000 ITAs
Canada rolls out rural Temporary Foreign Worker Program flexibilities for low-wage jobs
‘30 days or free’: Canada’s new passport-processing guarantee takes effect
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Canada extends open-work-permit pathway for Ukrainian nationals until March 2027
A new IRCC public policy lets Ukrainian CUAET visa holders extend their open work permits for another year, effective 1 April 2026. The move prevents disruptive status losses for some 190,000 temporary residents and offers employers continued access to skilled and semi-skilled Ukrainian workers.
Eight federal and provincial immigration changes kick in as new fiscal year begins
A package of eight policy tweaks—ranging from higher citizenship fees and a passport money-back guarantee to easier super-visa income rules and new provincial powers over nominee assessments—came into force on 31 March and 1 April 2026. The broad set of changes touches temporary residents, permanent residents and Canadian citizens alike.
IRCC closes Q1 with Canadian Experience Class draw: 2,250 ITAs at CRS 509
IRCC issued 2,250 ITAs to CEC candidates on 31 March 2026 with a CRS cut-off of 509. The sixth CEC-specific draw this year signals Ottawa’s focus on converting temporary workers into permanent residents, an important planning factor for employers managing international talent.