IRCC issues 1,000 ITAs to Canadian-experience applicants in latest Express Entry draw
Ottawa’s 2026-2028 Immigration Plan to cap temporary residents while keeping PR levels steady
IRCC extends fee-waiver and status-restoration measures for newcomers affected by 2025 wildfires
Berita Terbaru
Express Entry: Canada invites 302 Provincial Nominee candidates in 27 Oct draw
IRCC invited 302 provincially nominated candidates on 27 Oct 2025 with a CRS cutoff of 761—17 points lower than the previous PNP draw. The move highlights Canada’s continued emphasis on regional immigration and gives employers an opportunity to fast-track key staff through provincial streams.
U.S. to photograph all Canadians at entry and exit under new DHS biometric rule
A DHS rule published 27 Oct 2025 will oblige all non-U.S. citizens—including Canadians—to have their photos taken at every U.S. entry and exit point starting 26 Dec 2025, expanding America’s biometric tracking program and affecting millions of cross-border business travellers.
Food-processing employers and union demand permanent-residence pathway after Agri-Food Pilot expiry
Employer groups and UFCW Canada jointly called on 27 Oct 2025 for a permanent-residence pathway for food-sector workers, arguing that the end of the Agri-Food Pilot has left plants unable to fill chronic labour gaps. Their proposal could shape the forthcoming Immigration Levels Plan.
Ontario publishes names and hefty fines for 2025 OINP fraud cases
Ontario’s 27 Oct 2025 enforcement update names individuals and firms that breached OINP rules, levying nearly $500,000 in fines and bans of up to ten years. The crackdown signals tougher compliance expectations for employers and representatives who use provincial immigration streams.
CBSA and RCMP charge Alberta trucker after $7 million cocaine seizure at U.S.–Canada border
CBSA revealed on 27 Oct 2025 that it seized 77 kg of cocaine worth $7 million at the Coutts, Alberta crossing and charged a Calgary trucker. The incident is likely to trigger stricter inspections, affecting cross-border freight and the mobility of commercial drivers.