IRCC corrects backlog figures, confirms over one million files in inventory as new cap era begins
Air Canada slashes four U.S. summer routes as jet-fuel spike bites
Ottawa updates U.S. travel advisory ahead of FIFA 2026, reminds Canadians of stricter border scrutiny
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Air Canada cuts four U.S. routes early as jet-fuel surge bites corporate travel budgets
Facing a 60 percent rise in fuel costs, Air Canada will end four seasonal U.S. routes up to six weeks early, disrupting popular tech- and government-focused city pairs. Companies must budget for longer connections and potential contract-fare penalties, while employees should watch for itinerary changes that alter U.S. Customs pre-clearance arrangements.
CBSA reopens Chief Mountain border crossing for summer season
CBSA will reopen the seasonal Chief Mountain, AB crossing from 15 May to 30 September, restoring a key tourist and commuter route between Alberta and Montana. Staggered summer hours and pilot digital tools aim to reduce queues, while travellers are urged to prepare documents and avoid restricted items. The move supports regional tourism and facilitates cross-border fieldwork for companies operating in the Rockies.
Ontario issues 997 GTA-focused invitations in latest OINP Employer Job Offer draw
Ontario’s latest Employer Job Offer draw issued 997 invitations to candidates with job offers in the GTA, with the Foreign Worker score dipping to 57—one of 2026’s lowest. The move offers employers a fast lane to permanent residence for key hires as federal CRS scores rise.
IRCCTracker shows processing times stabilising as Express Entry decisions back within eight weeks
An updated IRCCTracker.ca release shows Express Entry PR decisions back to 6–8 weeks and most temporary visas broadly stable. The figures reinforce planning assumptions for July relocations but caution that spousal-sponsorship and study-permit queues could lengthen in peak summer. Employers should lodge complete files and monitor weekly fluctuations.