Canada raises wage thresholds for TFWP work permits

CIC News Canada raises wage thresholds for TFWP work permits The Canadian federal government has raised the hourly wage thresholds for the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Effective July 17, 2026, employers in high-unemployment regions cannot initiate new hiring or the renewal of existing TFWP…

British Columbia holds largest provincial immigration selection round this year

CIC News British Columbia holds largest provincial immigration selection round this year On July 16, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) invited a total of 569 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were issued to individuals who qualified under one of two selection factors: wage or salary tied to a TEER 0–3 job…

Your Polish ancestors may have left your family a Canadian citizenship claim

CIC News Your Polish ancestors may have left your family a Canadian citizenship claim If your family tree runs back to Poland, part of it may run through Canada. And if it does, you might be a Canadian citizen without knowing it. The Polish migration to North America split at the Atlantic; most went south…

This Canadian city placed among the top 10 most livable in the world

CIC News This Canadian city placed among the top 10 most livable in the world Vancouver, British Columbia, has ranked among the top 10 most livable cities in the world, in the 2026 Global Liveability Index released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) It is the only North American city to make it onto the…

The Supreme Court just narrowed the field for trans athletes in America. Some of those families are already Canadian citizens

CIC News The Supreme Court just narrowed the field for trans athletes in America. Some of those families are already Canadian citizens On June 30, the US Supreme Court upheld state bans on transgender student athletes playing girls’ and women’s sports. The 6-3 decision in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox kept laws…

Low-wage LMIA processing restrictions lifted for eight regions, including Halifax, Winnipeg, and Regina

CIC News Low-wage LMIA processing restrictions lifted for eight regions, including Halifax, Winnipeg, and Regina Beginning July 10, the federal government will start processing low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications in eight regions across Canada, including in Halifax, Winnipeg, and Regina. Other regions, such as Saskatoon and Kamloops, are now no longer eligible for…

Alberta invites over 1,000 candidates across six selection rounds, targets healthcare, aviation, and tech workers

CIC News Alberta invites over 1,000 candidates across six selection rounds, targets healthcare, aviation, and tech workers Between June 17–June 29, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held six draws, through which it issued 1,037 invitations to apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. Invitations were sent to professionals across a variety of in-demand sectors, including healthcare,…

This Fourth of July, Americans are discovering that they are Canadian too

CIC News This Fourth of July, Americans are discovering that they are Canadian too This Fourth of July, millions of Americans will light the grill, pour a drink, and watch the fireworks without knowing they’ve quietly gained far more options for themselves. A door to Canadian citizenship, with all the travel, healthcare, retirement, and social…

A common reason Express Entry candidates miss their ITA deadline, and how to avoid it

CIC News A common reason Express Entry candidates miss their ITA deadline, and how to avoid it Once an Express Entry candidate receives an invitation to apply (ITA), they must submit a complete application for permanent residence (PR) within 60 days, with all required documentation included. Police certificates in particular can take a long time…

Two Canadian universities place among top 10 in global sustainability rankings

CIC News Two Canadian universities place among top 10 in global sustainability rankings Times Higher Education (THE) has released its 2026 Sustainability Impact Ratings, with Queen’s University and the University of Alberta both landing in the global top 10. A university’s overall rank is based on its alignment with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development…