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April processing update: FSWP speeds up for the first time in over a year

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CIC News April processing update: FSWP speeds up for the first time in over a year Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated processing times for economic immigration and citizenship applications on April 7, 2026. The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) dropped to six months from seven — its first improvement since early 2025.…

Temporary residence application processing times decline across the board

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CIC News Temporary residence application processing times decline across the board The latest processing times for temporary residence applications have been released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), with no reported increases to wait times. For wait time improvements, the most notable among the changes (in order), included Super visas: Five-week improvement for submissions…

Newcomers to gain faster access to employment and government benefits in fall of 2027

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CIC News Newcomers to gain faster access to employment and government benefits in fall of 2027 The Canadian government is set to launch SIN@Entry — a program that will let newcomers get their Social Insurance Number (SIN) online, via their immigration account, before even entering Canada—in the fall of 2027. This program will apply to…

Canada expands access to work permits in rural areas

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CIC News Canada expands access to work permits in rural areas Rural employers will be able to hire additional temporary foreign workers under new measures announced by the Canadian federal government. According to an announcement made on March 13, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is introducing temporary measures for employers using the Temporary Foreign…

Moose Jaw RCIP facilitates PR for workers in these priority sectors and occupations

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CIC News Moose Jaw RCIP facilitates PR for workers in these priority sectors and occupations Moose Jaw has published its priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), outlining who will be considered for permanent residence (PR) in 2026. This year, Moose Jaw—situated in south-central Saskatchewan about 77 kilometres of Regina—has added…

Manitoba regions release priority sectors and occupations eligible for PR under the RCIP

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CIC News Manitoba regions release priority sectors and occupations eligible for PR under the RCIP The three regions participating in the federal Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have announced their 2026 priority sectors and occupations—with several overlaps. To obtain permanent residence through the RCIP, candidates are required to have a job offer from an employer…

Policy expires: Iranians can no longer apply for special work permits

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CIC News Policy expires: Iranians can no longer apply for special work permits Iranians in Canada can no longer apply for special work permits, following the expiry of a temporary public policy. Under the expired policy, Updated temporary public policy for nationals of Iran in Canada as temporary residents, Iranians who had arrived in Canada on…

The eight most livable cities for newcomers to Canada—and how to move there

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CIC News The eight most livable cities for newcomers to Canada—and how to move there Most newcomers choose one of Canada’s three “gateway cities” (Toronto, Montréal, and Vancouver), upon initially moving to the country due to work and schooling opportunities. While these cities are often regarded as the most popular among new arrivals, the world’s…

ANALYSIS: How Canada’s immigration strategy supports Carney’s “third path” to global prosperity

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CIC News ANALYSIS: How Canada’s immigration strategy supports Carney’s “third path” to global prosperity Canada’s immigration strategy underpins Carney’s ambitious plan to spearhead the development of a new global economic order. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! In an acclaimed speech at the World Economic Forum at Davos on Tuesday, the…

Canada’s overall foreign worker and student numbers drop for the first time in years

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CIC News Canada’s overall foreign worker and student numbers drop for the first time in years For the first time in years, the overall number of study and work permit holders in Canada has decreased year over year, as tightening immigration regulations in the country continue to impact temporary residents. Between 2024 and 2025, Canada…