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
4 New CRA Benefit Payments Coming In April 2026
As spring unfolds across Canada, many households are set to receive significant financial assistance from the government in April 2026. ...
New Express Entry Draw On March 31 Sends 2,250 PR Invitations
On March 31, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw, issuing ...
Canada Federal Minimum Wage Rises to $18.15 on April 1, 2026 — Full Province-by-Province Breakdown
Updated: March 24, 2026 (Toronto Time) Canada’s federal minimum wage will officially increase to $18.15 per hour on April 1, ...
IRCC’s backlog falls below one million as work permit waits ease
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published a new application inventory snapshot showing the total “backlog” fell to 990,300 as ...
Newfoundland and Labrador Issued 445 Invitations in Its First Immigration Draw of 2026
Newfoundland and Labrador started its 2026 selection rounds with a large invitation batch through its provincial immigration system. The province ...
Canada Shaken As 3 Immigrants Killed Across 3 Provinces
Reports of three separate deaths involving newcomers in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Alberta between March 13 and March 14, 2026 ...
Express Entry French-Language Draw on March 18, 2026: 4,000 ITAs Issued at CRS 393
IRCC held another category-based Express Entry draw focused on French-language proficiency on March 18, 2026. The draw invited 4,000 candidates ...
IRCC Plans to Bring Back Express Entry Job Offer Points as Part of Wider CRS Reforms
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says it is working on a broader set of Express Entry reforms that includes ...
IRCC’s New AI Strategy (March 2026): What It Means for Your Application and What It Does Not Do
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published its first official Artificial Intelligence Strategy in February 2026. The strategy matters because ...
2026 Rent Increase Rules in Canada: Ontario 2.1%, B.C. 2.3%, Manitoba 1.8% (Plus What Changes in Quebec, Nova Scotia, PEI, and Newfoundland)
Rent increase rules are not the same across Canada. Some provinces have a clear annual cap (like Ontario, B.C., and ...
