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Deadline looms: study-without-permit public policy expires 27 June 2026
The temporary public policy letting certain work-permit holders study without a study permit ends on 27 June 2026. Workers who fail to switch to a study permit risk falling out of status and losing future PGWP eligibility; employers should act quickly to support affected staff.
Ontario scraps eight OINP streams, launches single Workforce Priority Stream
Effective immediately, Ontario has closed eight OINP categories and folded them into one Workforce Priority Stream. Higher language scores, stricter job-offer rules and a temporary freeze on new EOIs could delay or derail permanent-residence pathways for foreign workers and recent graduates in Canada’s largest province.
Canadian Multiculturalism Day highlights newcomers’ economic contribution
In a June 27 statement for Canadian Multiculturalism Day, Minister Marc Miller praised immigrants’ role in building an “open, dynamic and inclusive society,” even as the federal government considers tighter caps on temporary residents. Employers are urged to highlight diversity benefits amid evolving immigration debates.
Alberta targets key sectors in latest AAIP invitations issued June 27 2026
Alberta issued 743 invitations across seven AAIP draws revealed on 27 June 2026, prioritising workers in health-care, agriculture and manufacturing. The draws help the province address acute labour shortages and signal that more sector-specific invitations are likely in 2026. Employers gain a faster route to permanent hires, while Express Entry candidates receive a powerful 600-point boost.
IRCC clarifies documentation rules for citizenship-by-descent applications
An article dated June 27 unpacks IRCC’s updated checklist for citizenship-by-descent applications. While long-form birth certificates are not always compulsory, using the short form can trigger refusals where proof of parentage is required—potentially derailing family mobility plans.
Canada imposes 21-day quarantine and pauses visas from Ebola-hit countries
On 27 June 2026 Canada invoked Bill C-12 to require a 21-day self-isolation for anyone arriving from Congo, Uganda or South Sudan and to freeze visa processing for those nationals for 90 days. The move aims to keep Ebola out of Canada and will disrupt corporate assignments and student intakes from the region.
Alberta issues 743 provincial nominations across health, manufacturing and agriculture
Alberta released detailed results for seven early-June AAIP draws, inviting 743 candidates in healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing and rural streams. With more than half of its 2026 quota still available, the province encourages employers to nominate workers quickly—an attractive option for companies whose staff have sub-500 CRS scores.
Updated IRCC checklist clarifies long-form birth certificate rules for citizenship by descent
A June 27 report confirms IRCC has modified its CIT-0014 checklist, clarifying that long-form birth certificates are not required in every citizenship-by-descent case. The change reduces document burdens but still demands proof of parentage for applicants born outside Canada.
Toronto Pearson sees another round of mass delays and cancellations
Data from Travel and Tour World show Toronto Pearson logged double-digit cancellations and widespread delays on June 27, disrupting domestic and trans-border schedules. Corporations should pad itineraries, consider secondary airports and brief international staff on eTA validity when journeys are re-ticketed.
World Cup headache: Only 41 % of Canadian visas approved for 2026 football fans
IRCC data reveal that fewer than half of visa or eTA requests tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup were approved in the first four months of processing, with sharp differences by nationality. The shortfall threatens tourism revenues and highlights calls for a streamlined ‘fan visa’ category.
IRCC tightens language-test verification to curb immigration fraud
New IRCC instructions oblige officers to run enhanced fraud checks on IELTS, CELPIP, TEF and TCF results, after a rise in counterfeit language certificates. Genuine applicants should see little impact, but suspicious files will face extra scrutiny and possible delays.
New federal regulations strengthen oversight of immigration consultants but leave overseas fraud largely unchecked
A regulatory package taking effect next month gives Canada’s immigration-consultant regulator stronger investigative and compensation powers. While the move protects clients at home, experts warn that most large-scale immigration fraud originates with unlicensed overseas actors who remain outside Canadian jurisdiction.
Canada issues 4,000 Invitations in fresh Healthcare-focused Express Entry draw
IRCC invited 4,000 health-care and social-services professionals to apply for permanent residence on June 25, 2026, with a CRS cut-off of 475. The reactivation of health-sector draws promises relief for employers facing labour shortages and gives foreign medical staff a clear pathway to stay in Canada permanently.
Only 41 % of World-Cup Fans Win Canadian Visas, IRCC Data Show
IRCC statistics leaked to AS USA show that only 41 % of visa or eTA applications linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup were approved, with huge variations by country. The figures raise concerns for sponsors and tour operators counting on international fan traffic to Canadian host cities.
Ontario overhauls OINP, launches ‘Workforce Priority’ stream for rural employers
Ontario closed its OINP Expression-of-Interest system on 25 June to rebuild it around a new Ontario Workforce Priority stream aimed at rural and northern employers. The move temporarily halts new provincial nominations but is designed to make it easier for small businesses to recruit and retain foreign talent in critical trades and health roles.
IRCC invites 4,000 healthcare workers in surprise Express Entry draw
IRCC held a category-based Express Entry draw on 25 June, inviting 4,000 candidates with recent health and social-services experience at a CRS cut-off of 475. The large draw revives a key talent stream after a four-month pause and provides employers with a faster permanent-residence pathway for internationally trained health professionals.
World Cup visa crunch: only 41 % of fan applications approved for Canada matches
Newly released IRCC figures reveal that only 41 percent of visa and eTA requests tied to FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Canada have been approved so far, raising concerns about tourism revenues and advising corporate groups to apply early.
IRCC Holds Targeted Express Entry Draw for Healthcare & Social-services Workers
IRCC issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply on 25 June in a category-based Express Entry draw targeting health-care and social-services workers, with a CRS cut-off of 475. The draw helps employers convert temporary staff to permanent hires and underscores Ottawa’s strategy of steering immigration toward sectors facing acute labour shortages.
CBSA launches Free-Flow transit program to speed international connections at major Canadian airports
A new CBSA “Free Flow” process lets eligible international-transit passengers connect in Vancouver, Toronto or Montréal without clearing Canadian customs, reducing layover times and enhancing Canada’s hub appeal for business travel.
WestJet Cuts Reward-Flight Fuel Surcharge as Jet-Fuel Prices Ease
WestJet has cut its companion-voucher fuel surcharge to $40 as jet-fuel prices retreat, mirroring Porter Airlines and signalling possible fare relief for business and leisure travellers during the busy summer season.
Air Canada Prepares for 1 Million Passengers in Canada-Day Week, Issues Summer Travel Playbook
Flag carrier Air Canada says it will move over one million passengers during Canada-Day week and has issued detailed travel-readiness guidance, along with app and lounge upgrades aimed at smoothing peak-season flows for business and leisure flyers alike.