Manitoba issues 32 Letters of Advice in first PNP draw of April
Ottawa proposes unifying Express Entry into a single ‘Federal High-Skilled Class’
EU rolls out Entry/Exit System, changing border checks for Canadian travellers from April 10
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IRCC eliminates co-op work-permit requirement and eyes broader work rights for students
As of 1 April 2026, Canada no longer requires a separate co-op work permit for students completing mandatory work placements. IRCC also released proposals on 9 April to let students work while study-permit extensions or PGWP decisions are pending. The changes speed up internship hiring and may soon offer smoother transitions to full-time roles for graduates.
Bill C-12 brings stricter timelines for asylum claims at Canada–US land border
Weekly guidance issued on 9 April details how Bill C-12, now in force, imposes a 14-day filing window for asylum seekers who cross the Canada–US border irregularly and strengthens IRCC’s powers to share data and suspend immigration documents. Employers should expect closer inter-agency data matching and prepare contingency plans for sudden document suspensions.
‘Ten Major Immigration Changes’ spotlight: RCIC News round-up underscores April shake-up
An in-depth RCIC News article published 9 April synthesises ten headline immigration developments, from the Express Entry merger proposal to new LMIA compliance rules and a record Ontario PNP draw. The comprehensive overview gives mobility professionals a single reference point and underscores Canada’s pivot toward targeted, labour-market-driven immigration.