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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 ...

LMIA-exempt work permit for provincial nominees (T13): who can use it and what to prepare
Qualifying provincial nominees can benefit from this special LMIA-exempt work permit Some people who already have a provincial nomination can ...

2 New Ontario-OINP Draws On Feb 18 Sent 1,404 Invitations For PR
Updated July 2026. On February 18, 2026, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued a targeted draw sending 1,404 Invitations ...

IRCC updates Express Entry for 2026 – new targeted categories and a 1-year work experience minimum.
What IRCC officially confirmed (Feb 18, 2026) IRCC published a news release confirming the 2026 Express Entry categories and the ...





