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

Who Can Legally Apply for a Canadian Work Permit at the Border – and Who Cannot

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Applying for a Canadian Work Permit at a Port of Entry (POE) Some foreign nationals entering Canada may still be ...

How Many Candidates Are Competing For ITAs Right Now?

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Last Updated On 4 February 2026, 11:10 AM EST (Toronto Time) The Express Entry pool has grown to 238,920 candidates ...

Maximum Employment Insurance (EI) Benefit in Canada for 2026

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Employment Insurance (EI) benefit limits and premium rates change every year. For 2026, the Government of Canada has confirmed higher ...

Nova Scotia Launches First-Time Homebuyers Program With 2% Down Payment

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On February 3, 2026, the Province of Nova Scotia announced a new First-time Homebuyers Program designed to reduce the upfront ...

Boost Your Express Entry CRS Score By 15–50+ In 30 Days

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Updated on February 3, 2026, 10:39 AM EST (Toronto Time) Strategies to Boost CRS score for Canada Immigration If you ...

First Express Entry Draw Of February Sent 423 PR Invitations

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Canada Immigration Update on February 3, 2026 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently conducted the initial Express Entry draw ...

First Ontario-OINP Draws Of 2026 Sent 1,825 PR Invitations

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Ontario issues more than 1,800 invitations in first OINP draws of 2026 Ontario has started 2026 with targeted immigration draws ...

A Trip To The Rockies – What To See And Where To Go At Nights

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Exploring the Canadian Rockies After Dark Updated on February 2, 2026, 5:30 PM EST (Toronto Time) A journey to the ...

Study Permit to PR: What Actually Makes the Difference Now

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Study Permit to PR: What Actually Makes the Difference Now For many newcomers and immigrants in Canada, the dream of ...

Work Permit Holders Are Getting PR — Who Is Being Left Behind?

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Canadian immigration policies are constantly evolving, and one recent change that has caught the attention of many is the pathway ...