Canada exempts master’s and PhD students from federal study-permit cap starting January 2026
IRCC data show Indian visitors now face 99-day wait for Canada visas as real-time processing model rolls out
Early snowfall at Toronto Pearson causes 232 delays and 57 cancellations, snarling business travel
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Three months on, thousands still await refunds from August Air Canada strike
CityNews reports that thousands of travellers have yet to receive expense reimbursements for the August 2025 Air Canada strike, exposing gaps in the carrier’s refund process and Canada’s passenger-rights enforcement.
Quebec to Shut Popular PEQ Immigration Pathway, Redirecting Foreign Workers and Graduates to PSTQ
Quebec will permanently close its popular PEQ immigration program on November 19, 2025, forcing foreign workers and international graduates to apply through the province’s PSTQ system instead. Existing PEQ files remain valid, but new applications are barred. Employers must now rely on Arrima-based invitations that prioritize labour-market needs, potentially lengthening the permanent-residence timeline for current assignees.
‘Snowbirds’ Rethink U.S. Winters as New Border Rules and Tariffs Bite
A Guardian report finds Canadian ‘snowbirds’ are cancelling or shortening U.S. winter stays as Washington imposes new biometric registration and tariffs, cutting the share of retirees planning U.S. travel to 26 percent. The trend could reshape cross-border travel spending and requires updated compliance advice for long-stay Canadians.
Canadian Immigration Lawyers Warn Against Waiving Visitor-Visa Eligibility to Clear Backlog
The Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association opposes a reported IRCC proposal to waive eligibility rules for hundreds of thousands of visitor-visa files, warning it would erode system integrity and invite non-compliance. The pushback underscores industry concern over balancing backlog relief with immigration security.