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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No New GST Payment Coming In February 2026 (Fact Check)
Updated July 2026. If you saw claims online about a GST/HST payment landing in February 2026 — on the 4th, ...
New Canada Groceries And Essentials Benefit Of Up To $1,890 In 2026
Updated July 2026. On January 26, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) — ...
New Canada Employment Insurance Rules In 2026
Updated July 2026. Employment Insurance parameters reset every January, and 2026 brought changes to premium rates, maximum insurable earnings, and ...
Canada’s International Student Decline: The 97% Figure vs. What’s Really Happening
Updated July 2026. IRCC data showing a “97% drop” in international student arrivals made headlines in early 2026 — but ...
Latest Express Entry Draw On January 20 Sent 681 ITAs
Updated July 2026. On January 20, 2026, IRCC held a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, issuing 681 Invitations to Apply ...
Canada To Reserve 5,000 Federal Selection Spaces To Designate French-Speaking Immigrants
Updated July 2026. Canada exceeded its 2025 Francophone immigration target for the fourth consecutive year, and announced an expanded push ...
Canada Child Benefit: Full 2026 Payment Schedule and Amounts
Updated July 2026. The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment for families raising children under 18, administered ...
IRCC Processing Times: How the System Works and Where to Check Current Wait Times
Updated July 2026. IRCC processing times shift regularly — weekly for temporary resident visas, work permits, study permits, and PR ...
Bigger Express Entry Draws In 2026 Could Push CRS Below 500
Updated July 2026. On January 7, 2026, IRCC issued 8,000 invitations in Express Entry Draw #390 — the first Canadian ...
Major New Canada NOC Code 2026 Changes Coming This Year
Updated July 2026. Statistics Canada is preparing the biggest revision to the National Occupational Classification (NOC) in years, set for ...
