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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New ODSP Payment For Ontario Residents Coming On February 27
Updated July 2026. If you receive Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) income support, the two things worth tracking are the ...
PEI PNP draw on Feb 19, 2026 issued 109 invitations (Labour Impact + PEI Express Entry)
Prince Edward Island (PEI) held a Provincial Nominee Program selection round on February 19, 2026. The province issued 109 invitations ...
Alberta AAIP issues at least 441 invitations across six draws (Feb 6–19, 2026)
Alberta has published a busy set of Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) draw results covering February 6 to February 19, ...
Express Entry category draws now require 12 months of eligible work experience (effective Feb 18, 2026)
IRCC has updated the work-experience rule for Express Entry occupational categories. As of February 18, 2026, candidates generally need at ...
3 New CRA Benefit Payments For Ontario Residents In March 2026
Updated July 2026. Several federal and provincial benefit payments land in Ontario bank accounts on fixed dates each month. This ...
New Canada Express Entry draw categories and changes for 2026
On February 18, 2026, IRCC announced the 2026 Express Entry category-based draw categories. These categories matter because they can change ...
China Travel Update for Canadians: Visa-Free Entry (Feb 17–Dec 31, 2026) and Key Risks
China’s entry rules for Canadians can change quickly, and the safety situation can also shift without warning. The Government of ...
Health Canada’s Feb. 23, 2026 Men’s and Boys’ Health Announcement
Health Canada to make an announcement on men’s and boys’ health on February 23, 2026 Health Canada has posted a ...
Latest Express Entry draw sees thousands of healthcare professionals invited
Express Entry draw on Feb. 20, 2026 invited 4,000 healthcare and social services candidates (CRS 467) IRCC held a new ...
Saskatchewan SINP Requirements (2026): Eligibility Criteria and Key Documents
Saskatchewan SINP requirements (eligibility, points, and documents) The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is Saskatchewan’s provincial pathway to Canadian permanent ...
