Quebec to Shut Popular PEQ Immigration Pathway, Redirecting Foreign Workers and Graduates to PSTQ
‘Snowbirds’ Rethink U.S. Winters as New Border Rules and Tariffs Bite
Canadian Immigration Lawyers Warn Against Waiving Visitor-Visa Eligibility to Clear Backlog
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Europe’s new Entry/Exit System means biometrics and advance clearance for Canadian visitors
Beginning in April 2026, the EU will collect fingerprints, facial images and entry/exit records for Canadians at Schengen borders; by late 2026 an online pre-travel authorization (ETIAS) will also be mandatory. The changes modernize security but add new compliance steps and costs for Canadian tourists and corporate travellers alike.
Northwest Territories opens rare third Nominee Program intake, adds 103 spots for 2025
The Northwest Territories will open a surprise third NTNP application window (10–24 November 2025) to use 103 extra nomination slots. Revised rules drop work-permit expiry bars and employer submission limits, creating a brief opportunity for employers and foreign workers to secure permanent-residence pathways this year.
Immigration Minister schedules Halifax event to link Budget 2025 climate spending with future talent strategy
A 8 November media advisory confirms Minister Diab will outline how Budget 2025’s climate-competitiveness funds dovetail with upcoming immigration programmes geared toward green-economy skills. Employers should watch for new occupation-specific streams and expedited work-permit supports aligned with clean-tech projects.