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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CPP and OAS: How They Work and the Full 2026 Payment Schedule
Updated July 2026. The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) are Canada’s two main public retirement income ...
Largest Express Entry Draw Of 2025 For CEC Sent 6,000 PR Invitations
Updated July 2026. On December 17, 2025, IRCC issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates ...
Canada’s Latest Express Entry Draw For PNP Sends 399 PR Invitations
Updated July 2026. IRCC’s Express Entry Draw #386, held December 15, 2025, issued 399 invitations to Provincial Nominee Program candidates ...
Calgary’s ‘Remigration Now’ Rally Fuels Canada’s Immigration Debate
Updated July 2026. On December 14, 2025, a small group tied to the Dominion Society of Canada displayed a “Remigration ...
All The New CRA Payment Dates In 2026
Updated July 2026. The CRA and Service Canada run several tax-free benefit programs on their own predictable schedules. Here’s an ...
GST/HST Credit Becomes the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit: What Changed
Updated July 2026. Earlier forecasts expected a modest inflation-based adjustment to the GST/HST credit for the 2026-27 benefit year. What ...
The Canadian Digital Entertainment Market In 2026 And What’s Changing For Users And Platforms
The Canadian Digital Entertainment Market In 2026 And What’s Changing For Users And Platforms As of December 12, 2025, the ...
How to Check Current IRCC Processing Times (And What Actually Affects Them)
Updated July 2026. IRCC updates its official processing times regularly — weekly for temporary resident visas, work permits, study permits, ...
5 New Ontario-OINP Draws On Dec 10 Sent 1,133 PR Invitations
Updated July 2026. On December 10, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 1,133 invitations to apply across five ...
New Canada Express Entry Category For Doctors Coming In Early 2026
Updated July 2026. IRCC’s new Express Entry category for physicians with Canadian work experience — first announced December 8, 2025 ...
