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

Latest Express Entry draw sees thousands of healthcare professionals invited

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Express Entry draw on Feb. 20, 2026 invited 4,000 healthcare and social services candidates (CRS 467) IRCC held a new ...

New Express Entry Draw On Feb 19 Sent ITAs With Lowest CRS At 169

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Canada Immigration Update: First Physicians Express Entry Draw Results Last Updated On 19 February 2026, 2:16 PM EST (Toronto Time) ...

Budget Tips Help Newcomers Settle Smoothly

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Budget tips to help newcomers settle in Canada without financial stress Moving to Canada can feel expensive because there are ...

Canada Escalates Extortion Crackdown With 5 New Measures

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Canada announces new measures to help detect and disrupt extortion money flows The Government of Canada has posted a new ...

Alberta Referendum 2026 Targets 5 Immigration Rules And Services

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Alberta sets an Oct. 19, 2026 referendum with 5 questions that target immigration and newcomer services Alberta’s government says it ...

Saskatchewan SINP Requirements (2026): Eligibility Criteria and Key Documents

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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

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Qualifying provincial nominees can benefit from this special LMIA-exempt work permit Some people who already have a provincial nomination can ...

Canada Immigration Backlog Now Rises To 1,014,700 As PR Pressure Intensifies

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Last Updated On 19 February 2026, 12:26 PM EST (Toronto Time) Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released its latest ...

2 New Ontario-OINP Draws On Feb 18 Sent 1,404 Invitations For PR

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Canada Immigration Update – February 18, 2026 Last Updated On 18 February 2026, 7:01 PM EST (Toronto Time) The latest ...

CRS Cutoff Expected To Drop In 2026 With New Express Entry Changes

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Ontario OINP issued 1,404 invitations in two Employer Job Offer draws on February 18, 2026 Last Updated On 19 February ...