Toronto Pearson breaks ground on CA$3-billion “Pearson LIFT” expansion
IRCC highlights immigration-driven talent strategy to speed homebuilding in Halifax
CBSA permanently closes Four Falls, New Brunswick land border crossing
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Canada updates Mexico travel advisory ahead of World Cup build-up
Global Affairs Canada updated its Mexico advisory on May 11, sharpening warnings for several violent states and flagging World Cup-related travel. Businesses should revisit duty-of-care, ensure employees fly into major hubs and secure proper visas for any work activity. Early action can mitigate the insurance costs and logistical headaches expected as tournament travel ramps up.
Toronto Pearson launches CA$3-billion expansion to boost capacity by one-third
Canada’s largest airport has kicked off a CA$3-billion modernization that will add stands, a high-speed taxiway and overhauled baggage systems, positioning Pearson to handle 65 million passengers a year by the early 2030s. The multi-year construction will boost capacity for corporate travel and freight but will also create rolling operational constraints that travel managers need to track.
IRCC data show Express Entry pool shrinks—but top CRS competition intensifies
New IRCC figures show the Express Entry applicant pool added fewer than 900 profiles in mid-April, yet the number of candidates with CRS scores above 500 continues to grow. With recent CEC draws requiring 514 points, employers and prospective immigrants should brace for sustained high cut-offs and consider alternative pathways such as PNP nominations.
CBSA permanently closes Four Falls, New Brunswick port of entry after six-year suspension
After a six-year suspension, the Canada Border Services Agency has decided to permanently close the Four Falls, NB port of entry. Low traffic volumes, nearby alternate crossings and the absence of a corresponding U.S. facility drove the decision, requiring travellers to reroute via Andover or Gillespie Portage.