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

Express Entry category draws now require 12 months of eligible work experience (effective Feb 18, 2026)

Canadianow- Editor

IRCC has updated the work-experience rule for Express Entry occupational categories. As of February 18, 2026, candidates generally need at ...

Surprise Express Entry Draw On Feb 20 Sent 4,000 PR Invitations

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IRCC Issues 10,670 ITAs in Fourth Express Entry Draw of the Week On February 20, 2026, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship ...

New UK Passport Rules For Canadian-British Dual Citizens Effective Feb 25

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Summary: Effective February 25, 2026, Canadian-British dual citizens must present a valid British passport or Certificate of Entitlement to enter ...

New OAS Payments Coming On February 25, 2026

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New OAS Payments Coming on February 25, 2026 Many seniors will receive their next Old Age Security (OAS) deposit on ...

3 New CRA Benefit Payments For Ontario Residents In March 2026

Canadianow- Editor

March is a key month for many Ontario households because several government payments arrive on set dates. These deposits can ...

New Canada Express Entry draw categories and changes for 2026

Canadianow- Editor

On February 18, 2026, IRCC announced the 2026 Express Entry category-based draw categories. These categories matter because they can change ...

New CPP Payments To Be Sent Canada-Wide On February 25

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Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Increase 2026: Second Deposit Arrives on February 25 On February 25, 2026, Canadian retirees, disability recipients, ...

CRA Tax Season 2026: Online Filing Opens February 23 (2025 Tax Year)

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Tax season is not only about refunds. In Canada, benefits like the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) and the GST/HST credit ...

China Travel Update for Canadians: Visa-Free Entry (Feb 17–Dec 31, 2026) and Key Risks

Canadianow- Editor

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

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Health Canada to make an announcement on men’s and boys’ health on February 23, 2026 Health Canada has posted a ...