Deal reached to open Gordie Howe International Bridge on July 27, boosting cross-border mobility
Canada resumes Low-Wage LMIA processing in eight regions after unemployment dips below 6 %
IRCC Tightens Rules for TRP Holders Seeking Work Permits
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Express Entry Pace to Slow After 97,000 ITAs Issued in First Half of 2026
After issuing almost 97,000 Express Entry ITAs in six months, IRCC is expected to scale back draws for the remainder of 2026. Smaller, less-frequent rounds will push CRS cut-offs higher, affecting CEC and targeted-occupation candidates first. Businesses that depend on fresh PR talent should brace for longer timelines and consider PNP or work-permit alternatives.
Quebec Issues 3,856 Invitations Under Regular Skilled Worker Program
MIFI invited 3,856 skilled-worker candidates through Arrima on July 15, the province’s biggest draw of 2026. High-scoring, French-proficient profiles dominated the selection, giving Quebec employers a faster route to retain foreign talent amid ongoing labour shortages.