Canada issues 8,000 invitations in second-largest Canadian Experience Class draw
First Express Entry draw of 2026 invites 574 Provincial Nominee candidates
Start-Up Visa pause and other pathway closures reshape Canada’s business immigration landscape
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Ottawa unlocks 110,000 extra economic-class spots as of 6 January 2026
IRCC has released 110,000 additional economic-class immigration places effective 6 January 2026, giving employers an unprecedented opportunity to convert temporary workers and attract offshore talent before normal quotas resume. Lower CRS cut-offs and faster application processing are expected over the next few weeks.
Air Transat pilots ratify five-year deal, averting future strike risk
Air Transat’s 725 pilots have ratified a five-year contract running to April 2030, ending strike fears and giving business travellers and tour operators stable access to the airline’s international network. The deal may influence upcoming negotiations at other Canadian carriers.
India adds Canada to expanded e-Visa scheme covering 167 countries
India’s e-Visa programme now covers Canadians, allowing online business, tourist and conference visas in as little as three days. The change removes a major administrative hurdle for Canadian firms sending staff to India’s high-growth markets.