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Ottawa unveils sweeping asylum-system regulations aimed at faster, fairer decisions
IRCC has released draft regulations that will operationalise March’s asylum-system reform law. Highlights include a single application form, strict hearing and decision timelines, earlier work-permit access for eligible claimants and clearer rules for reviving withdrawn cases. The government expects the measures to cut average processing times in half and save hundreds of millions in social-service costs, while giving employers quicker access to protected-person labour.
IRCC data show immigration backlog falls below one million for first time since 2025
Fresh IRCC inventory statistics show Canada’s overall immigration backlog has fallen below one million files, with Express Entry and work-permit categories seeing the sharpest improvements. While processing speeds are up, citizenship, spousal sponsorship and Start-Up Visa queues remain lengthy, so employers must still build contingency time into workforce plans.
IRCC grants last-minute permit allowing Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi to play World Cup match in Toronto
After initially being refused entry, Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has received a discretionary Temporary Resident Permit that allows him to play in Toronto during the FIFA World Cup. IRCC says the decision follows new evidence from French authorities and stresses that Canada’s immigration laws remain fully in force despite the tournament.
Alberta launches online ‘Eligibility Explorer’ to demystify its provincial immigration streams
A new free web tool lets foreign nationals—and their employers—quickly see which Alberta Advantage Immigration Program streams they may qualify for. By reducing mis-directed applications, Alberta hopes to better manage its reduced 2026 nomination allocation and speed up processing for genuine candidates.