Canadianow

Canadianow is an independent informational platform about Canada immigration and life in Canada. This category is a general hub for site-wide content that does not belong to one specific program or province.

Use this category for:
– Site announcements and editorial notes
– How to use Canadianow guides and categories
– General immigration policy / processing navigation posts (when not program-specific)
– Reference pages that link readers to official government sources

Important: Canadianow does not sell immigration services and does not promise outcomes. Immigration rules can change, and every case is different. Always confirm key requirements and application steps on official government websites before making decisions.

IRCC main (Immigration and citizenship):
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html

IRCC — Express Entry:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry.html

IRCC — Provincial nominees:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/provincial-nominees.html

IRCC — Work permits:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada.html

IRCC — Study permits:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html

IRCC — Visit Canada:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html

IRCC — Settling in Canada:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/settle-canada.html

IRCC — Check processing times:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html

IRCC updates Express Entry for 2026 – new targeted categories and a 1-year work experience minimum.

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What IRCC officially confirmed (Feb 18, 2026) IRCC published a news release confirming the 2026 Express Entry categories and the ...

Latest February Processing Data: Faster Family Sponsorship, Higher Study and Work Permit Volumes

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IRCC’s processing time estimates changed again in mid-February 2026. Some family sponsorship estimates improved, while several temporary residence estimates (especially ...

Latest Express Entry Draw On Feb 17 Sent 6000 PR Invitations

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Canada Immigration Update: On February 17, 2026, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a draw under the Canadian Experience ...

Immigration Minister To Make An Announcement On Express Entry Categories

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Canada Immigration Announcement on Express Entry Categories Last Updated On 18 February 2026, 8:58 AM EST (Toronto Time) IRCC has ...

Which Province Offers The Best PR Path In 2026?

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Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) remain a key option for skilled workers aiming for permanent residence, especially when federal selection ...

Government Of Canada Scholarships 2026 Now Open (Fully Funded)

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Canada Government Scholarships 2026 The Government of Canada has opened applications for its 2026 international scholarship programs supporting short-term study ...

Canada’s Ukraine Emergency Visas: What IRCC Says About Staying After the War

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Canada says Ukrainian emergency visa holders are expected to return after the war Canada’s immigration department says it still expects ...

Manitoba MPNP Issues 29 LAAs in February 12 Draw

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Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its first draw of the month on February 12, 2026 and issued 29 Letters ...

BC PNP issued 474 invitations in February 2026 back-to-back draws

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British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) posted new draw results showing 474 invitations issued over two draw dates (February ...

Third Express Entry Draw Of February 2026 Sent 279 ITAs

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IRCC held an Express Entry draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates on February 16, 2026. In this round, 279 ...