Express Entry invitation rounds remain paused eight days after CRS overhaul
Ontario First Nations launch community-led border control pilot to curb drug smuggling
Canada to transition up to 100,000 temporary workers and families to permanent residence in 2027
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Prince Edward Island issues 192 invitations in surprise Provincial Nominee draw
PEI conducted a surprise PNP draw on 9 November, inviting 192 skilled workers and graduates. Announced on 11 November, the round prioritised local post-secondary alumni and key labour-shortage sectors, giving employers and candidates a faster route to permanent residence amid the federal Express Entry pause.
Ottawa boosts Northwest Territories nomination quota to record 350 for 2026
Canada has raised the Northwest Territories’ 2026 PNP quota to 350, the highest on record, and scheduled an extra EOI draw for 18 November. Employers and candidates have just days to act, making the increase both an opportunity and a logistical challenge in one of Canada’s tightest labour markets.
Immigration Minister to unveil labour-market measure at Dieppe press conference
IRCC has scheduled a 12 November press conference in Dieppe where Minister Lena Metlege Diab will provide granular details on the new pathway to permanent residence for temporary workers. Businesses and immigration advisers are watching closely for allocation numbers and eligibility rules.
Manitoba’s targeted recruitment office lands 137 physicians in two years
Manitoba says its Health Care Retention and Recruitment Office has attracted 137 doctors since 2024, combining immigration support with licensing guidance. The province touts the results as proof its integrated recruitment model works, though long-term retention will determine success.