Temporary Workers Can Now Study Up to Six Months Without a Study Permit
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Hundreds of Iranian Conscripts in Canada Hit by Inadmissibility Letters Over IRGC Service
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Marine Atlantic cancels Newfoundland-Nova Scotia ferry crossings as fall windstorm approaches
Marine Atlantic cancelled all ferry departures on September 18 between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia due to gale-force wind warnings, stranding passengers and delaying vital freight. The Crown corporation hopes to clear the backlog with extra sailings once conditions ease, but businesses are bracing for supply-chain knock-ons. The disruption highlights the strategic importance—and fragility—of Canada’s Atlantic ferry corridor for both travellers and commerce.
IRCC Data Show Wait Times Rising for Key Temporary Residence Streams
IRCC’s September 16 dashboard update shows longer waits for work permits, study permits and super visas, with U.S. work-permit processing now three weeks and super visas up to 116 days. The rise affects corporate transfers, university enrolment and family-reunification travel, underscoring the need for earlier application filing and contingency planning.
Saskatchewan’s Food-Services Nomination Cap Fills Within Hours, Closing 2026 Intake
Saskatchewan filled all 175 food-service nomination spaces in its final 2026 capped-sector intake, shutting the door on new applications until 2027. The lightning-fast closure highlights fierce competition for employer-driven provincial nominations and the need for advance documentation and permit-expiry planning.
RCMP and CBSA intercept armed U.S. driver after high-speed escape from Emerson port of entry
A North Dakota motorist who fled CBSA secondary inspection at Emerson, Manitoba was arrested after a multi-detachment RCMP pursuit and now faces weapons and dangerous-driving charges. The event, detailed on September 18, underscores tighter enforcement along the Canada–U.S. Prairie border and signals potential delays for cross-border travellers as security measures are reinforced.
Canada–EU Mobility Talks Hint at Future Visa-Free Work Rights, But No Deal Yet
Canada and the EU are exploring an associate-membership concept that could eventually grant Canadians easier work and residence rights in Europe. No agreement has been signed, and existing member-state immigration rules still apply, but global employers should track developments that could reshape trans-Atlantic talent strategy.
Construction at Windsor–Detroit Tunnel Causes Week-Long Border Delays
Plaza construction has reduced lanes at the Windsor–Detroit Tunnel through September 19, leading CBSA to warn of potential spikes in wait times. Employers should reroute critical shipments, advise travellers to build in extra time and leverage NEXUS/FAST where possible until normal capacity resumes.
Saskatchewan Wraps Up 2026 Capped-Sector Intakes for Trucking, Retail and Accommodation
Saskatchewan has completed its 2026 capped-sector immigration windows: trucking and retail left dozens of nomination spaces unused, accommodation reached its limit, and food services filled instantly. Employers should prepare for possible reallocation of leftover spots and begin planning for the 2027 cycle.