Ottawa tightens oversight of immigration and citizenship consultants
Express Entry pool grows tougher as CRS cut-offs rise
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Air Canada Cuts Four U.S. Summer Routes as Fuel Costs Soar
Citing a surge in jet-fuel prices, Air Canada will halt four seasonal U.S. routes weeks earlier than planned, affecting Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver, Austin, Charleston, Sacramento and Raleigh/Durham. The suspensions, announced 5 May, squeeze business-travel connectivity to key U.S. tech hubs and may raise travel costs for Canadian corporates.
221 Flight Delays and 64 Cancellations Paralyse Canadian Air Network
Severe weather combined with crew shortages caused more than 220 delays and 64 cancellations across Canadian airports on 5 May, stranding thousands of passengers and severing air links to some northern communities. The disruption underscores the importance of contingency planning and awareness of Canada’s passenger-rights rules.
Ottawa Tightens Low-Wage TFW Caps but Grants Rural Exemptions
New rules cut the low-wage TFW cap for most employers to 10 percent but let rural businesses keep a 15 percent ceiling until March 2027. Combined with a 33,000-place fast-track to permanent residence, the policy signals Ottawa’s intent to reduce reliance on temporary labour while supporting smaller communities.