Dentists to Receive Bonus Express Entry Points Under Canada’s New High-Wage Occupations Grid
Manitoba Issues Record Fall Draw – 1,304 Skilled-Worker Invitations in MPNP Round #282
IRCC Processing-Time Dashboard Sync Shows Proof-of-Citizenship Wait Stretching to 34 Months
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CBSA reminds carriers: 26 western land ports to change hours on 1 November
A CBSA reminder notes that new winter operating hours at 26 B.C., Alberta and Manitoba land ports take effect 1 November. Shippers must adjust dispatch times, choose alternate crossings or risk delays and added costs at the border.
CBSA Lays Charges in Visitor-Visa Fraud Scheme Involving 209 Bangladeshi Nationals
CBSA has charged five people for allegedly submitting 243 fraudulent visitor-visa applications on behalf of 209 Bangladeshi nationals. The high-profile bust underscores Canada’s tougher stance on document fraud and signals closer scrutiny of business-visitor invitations.
Smoke evacuation of Pearson apron tower causes nationwide flight ripple
Smoke in Pearson’s apron-management tower triggered an evacuation on 22 October, delaying gate and taxi clearance for dozens of flights. While NAV Canada’s main tower stayed open, the ground hold rippled across Canada’s busiest hub, underscoring the need for redundancy in apron-control operations and contingency planning for business travellers.
New Brunswick Advances 63 Workers Under Atlantic Immigration Program
New Brunswick has selected 63 candidates for endorsement under the Atlantic Immigration Program, signalling the province’s renewed use of the fast-track pathway after a brief pause. Employers gain a streamlined route to permanent residence for critical workers, with no LMIA requirement and strong retention rates.
Manitoba MPNP Draw Issues Record 1,304 Invitations Ahead of Year-End Quota
Manitoba invited 1,304 skilled-worker candidates in its October 22 provincial nominee draw, the largest round this fall. The selection helps employers facing labour gaps and provides candidates with a near-guaranteed Express Entry pathway via the 600-point provincial nomination boost.
Trade Minister Sidhu Leads CETA-Anniversary Mission to Dublin, Sets Stage for Canada-EU Summit
Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu is in Dublin for CETA’s 10-year anniversary meetings and to lay groundwork for the Oct 29-30 Canada-EU Summit. Talks centre on digital trade, critical-minerals supply chains and expanded labour-mobility provisions that could benefit Canadian firms sending staff to Europe.
Italy Advisory Adds Demonstration Warning Amid Nationwide Protests
Canada updated its Italy advisory to highlight widespread demonstrations that can stall transit and trigger clashes. Business travellers must pad itineraries, monitor real-time alerts, and ensure duty-of-care systems can locate staff when rallies erupt.