IRCC Invites 576 Provincial Nominees in High-Scoring Express Entry Draw
IRCC Draw Invites 576 Provincial Nominees as Express Entry Activity Accelerates
CBSA Removes 111 Foreign Nationals Linked to Nationwide Extortion Networks
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CBSA Removes 111 Foreign Nationals Linked to Extortion Networks
CBSA revealed that 111 foreign nationals tied to extortion rings have been deported, part of a broader effort that has generated 188 removal orders to date. The crackdown emphasises public-safety priorities and signals stricter compliance monitoring for businesses employing foreign workers.
Refugee Family-Sponsor Exemption Allowed to Expire over ‘Integrity Concerns’
Ottawa has allowed a key refugee family-sponsorship exemption to expire, citing vague integrity concerns. The move closes a pathway used by vulnerable refugees to reunite with undeclared family members and is expected to increase humanitarian-based applications and processing backlogs.
Canada and Tunisia Sign Expanded Air Transport Agreement
Ottawa and Tunis have upgraded their air services accord, lifting capacity limits and granting new cargo rights. The liberalised framework is expected to attract new passenger and freight flights, strengthening business links and offering travellers more non-stop options between Canada and North Africa.
Charlottetown Service Canada Centre to Offer Expanded Passport Services from 15 September
Starting 15 September 2026, Charlottetown’s Service Canada Centre will provide full passport services, shortening processing times for Atlantic Canada residents and local employees of national firms. The decentralisation supports business-travel readiness and feeds into Ottawa’s broader modernisation of travel documents.
IRCC Express Entry draw invites 576 provincial nominees to apply for Canadian permanent residence
On 14 September 2026 IRCC issued 576 Invitations to Apply to provincial nominees in the Express Entry pool, setting a CRS cut-off of 734. The draw confirms the PNP’s central role in Canada’s economic immigration strategy and offers employers a predictable window to convert key foreign talent to permanent status.
Express Entry: IRCC invites 576 provincial nominees as CRS floor jumps to 734
IRCC’s latest Express Entry draw on Sept 14 issued 576 invitations to provincial nominees at a CRS cut-off of 734. The higher threshold reflects a slimmer pool of new nominees since the last round. Employers should leverage remaining 2026 PNP spaces quickly, as provincial allocations are being exhausted.
CBSA removes 111 foreign nationals linked to organised extortion networks
CBSA says it has deported 111 foreign nationals tied to extortion and organised crime, with the largest share of removals in B.C. and the Prairies. The crackdown signals tougher airport screening and highlights the importance of robust background checks for inbound employees.
CBSA removes over 100 foreign nationals linked to nationwide extortion rings
CBSA says it has removed 111 foreign nationals linked to organised extortion schemes and has issued 188 removal orders in total. The operation, funded by Canada’s Border Plan, signals tougher screening at ports of entry and greater scrutiny of employers that hire foreign talent. Businesses should prepare for more compliance checks and potential delays at the border.
Refugee family-reunification exemption quietly lapses amid ‘integrity concerns’
IRCC let a refugee family-reunification exemption expire on Sept 10, confirming the decision publicly on Sept 14. The department cites integrity issues but has offered no data. The lapse could keep refugee families apart for a decade and complicates workforce-planning for employers of protected persons.
Canada and Tunisia triple weekly flight rights under expanded air-transport accord
Ottawa has expanded its bilateral air treaty with Tunisia, raising weekly passenger frequencies to seven and granting unlimited cargo rights. The liberalised framework will lower airfare costs, improve routing options and support Canadian companies operating in North Africa.
Ottawa lets refugee family-sponsorship exemption lapse, citing ‘integrity concerns’
A special exemption that allowed resettled refugees to sponsor undeclared family members ended on 10 September 2026. IRCC cites unspecified integrity issues; advocates warn the change could split families for a decade under slower humanitarian pathways.
Remote-Area Border Crossing (RABC) permit ends; travellers must now report by phone
The long-running RABC permit programme ended on Sept 14. Anyone entering remote areas of northern Ontario or the Northwest Angle must now report via CBSA’s Telephone Reporting Sites or at a staffed port. Businesses using small boats or aircraft need to update travel protocols immediately.
Newfoundland & Labrador secures 1 000 extra provincial nominations, lifting 2026 quota by 54 percent
Newfoundland and Labrador’s 2026 PNP allocation rises to 2 379, giving the province 1 000 additional nomination certificates to address acute skill gaps in health care and other essential services. The larger quota shortens pathways to permanent residence for foreign workers and their employers.
Carney opens Canada Investment Summit with new fast-track tax ruling for $1-billion projects
Opening the Canada Investment Summit on Sept 14, Prime Minister Carney announced that investments of C$1 billion or more will now receive front-of-the-line Advance Income Tax Rulings. The measure is designed to give global investors certainty and could speed immigration and relocation planning for the large project workforces that accompany mega-deals.
Canada updates Italy travel advisory after Mount Etna eruption disrupts flights
After Mount Etna’s eruption caused airport closures in Sicily, Canada’s travel advisory for Italy now highlights possible flight disruptions and urges Canadians to verify itineraries. The notice underscores the importance of contingency planning for business travellers.
YVR to run full-scale emergency drill on Sept 15; minor terminal disruptions expected
Vancouver International Airport will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise on Sept 15, with the notice issued on Sept 14. Flights will operate but travellers may encounter brief delays and visible simulation activity. Companies should add extra buffer time for departing employees and monitor flight alerts.
Star Alliance to open dedicated lounge at Seoul-Incheon ahead of Asiana’s exit, safeguarding access for Air Canada flyers
A new Star Alliance lounge at Seoul-Incheon will replace Asiana’s facility before the carrier leaves the alliance, preserving premium services for Air Canada and other member-airline passengers. The deal averts a looming service gap on a vital trans-Pacific corridor.