Ottawa to fast-track AI specialists’ work permits to 20 days under Global Talent Stream
Ottawa freezes 36,000 permanent-residence files from Ebola-affected nations
Border-patrol shooting in Blaine briefly disrupts Peace Arch crossing
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Visitor-status extensions now take 314 days as IRCC June update widens processing gap
IRCC’s latest dashboard shows in-Canada visitor-status extensions taking 314 days—an almost year-long wait—while work-permit and super-visa times improve. The disparity complicates compliance planning for businesses and migrants relying on visitor status between work permits.
Air Canada’s Landline service adds Sarnia and Muskoka links to Toronto hub
Air Canada now offers integrated coach-to-flight service from Sarnia and Muskoka to Toronto Pearson, giving business travellers in two Ontario regions seamless access to the carrier’s global network while eliminating short, unprofitable feeder flights.
Study Permit 2026: Cap Holds, PAL Exemptions Added for Master’s & PhD Students
IRCC will keep the 2026 study-permit cap but has scrapped the PAL requirement for master’s and PhD candidates at public institutions, streamlining graduate admissions. College and bachelor’s students still need a PAL, and the cost-of-living proof has risen to $22,895. Universities gain a competitive edge, while undergraduate recruiters face continuing quota pressure.
Ottawa Warns World Cup Fans: Avoid US–Mexico Land Border
Global Affairs Canada now urges World Cup spectators to fly rather than drive from Mexico into the United States, citing security risks and the possibility of detention at land crossings. Businesses sponsoring travel should revisit insurance and routing plans for employees attending U.S. matches.
Ontario Scraps All Existing OINP Streams, Signals Targeted Redesign
Ontario has revoked all existing OINP immigration streams and is rebuilding the program around targeted, invitation-only draws. No new applications are being accepted until replacement streams launch, pressing employers to seek alternative pathways for talent in the interim.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport Opens for Commercial Service, Porter Leads with 11 Domestic Routes
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU) has begun commercial operations after a major rebuild, with Porter Airlines launching 11 domestic routes. The new South-Shore hub promises shorter commutes for half of the metro area’s residents but opens amid a lingering Pascan Aviation strike that could affect regional services.