Caglar Aybas
Caglar Aybas is the founder and editor of Canadianow. He writes about Canadian immigration policy, benefit payments, and everyday life in Canada for newcomers, drawing on official IRCC, CRA, and provincial government sources. He is not an immigration lawyer or a licensed immigration consultant -- for personalized legal advice, always consult a licensed professional.
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How Often IRCC Processing Times Actually Update
Updated July 2026. IRCC’s processing time tool doesn’t update everything on the same schedule — knowing which application types refresh ...
Canada temporarily halts removals to Israel and Lebanon under an Administrative Deferral of Removal (ADR)
On March 7, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced a temporary halt on removals to Israel and Lebanon. ...
Toronto housing costs in 2026: home prices and rent (what to expect)
Toronto remains one of Canada’s most expensive places to live. In 2026, both buyers and renters are dealing with high ...
Why People Miss Ontario Trillium Benefit Payments (And How to Fix It)
Updated July 2026. The Ontario Trillium Benefit combines the Ontario Sales Tax Credit, Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, and ...
Canada’s New TR to PR Pathway Has Reportedly Launched (33,000 Spots Planned)
Updated July 2026. Canada’s one-time TR-to-PR pathway — officially the In-Canada Workers Initiative — is real, running, and different from ...
Canada’s Daylight Saving Time Starts March 8, 2026 (And B.C. Won’t “Fall Back” Again)
Updated July 2026. Daylight saving time began across most of Canada on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2:00 a.m. local ...
Canada holds first Express Entry draw under new category
Updated July 2026. On March 5, 2026, IRCC held its first-ever Express Entry draw under the Senior Managers with Canadian ...
New Express Entry Draw On March 4 Just Sent 5,500 PR Invitations (CRS 397)
Updated July 2026. IRCC’s Express Entry Draw #401, held March 4, 2026, issued 5,500 invitations under the French-language proficiency category ...
Canada to appoint Ted Gallivan as new deputy minister of immigration
Updated July 2026. In March 2026 the Prime Minister’s Office announced that Ted Gallivan would become Deputy Minister of Immigration, ...
Some Americans may already qualify for Canadian citizenship after Canada’s 2025 rule change
Updated July 2026. Bill C-3, which amended the Citizenship Act, took effect December 15, 2025, removing the “first-generation limit” on ...
