Immigration Update
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) finalized 2,690,350 applications and cases across temporary residence, permanent residence, and citizenship categories between January and August 2026.
This included 2,076,745 new temporary residence applications, 200,190 economic permanent residence applications, 70,710 family class applications, and 86,390 protection applications.
IRCC also finalized 217,960 citizenship grants and issued 38,355 proofs of citizenship. The department highlighted faster processing measures for priority groups, including two-week study permit processing for PhD students and 14-day work permit processing for up to 5,000 licensed physicians with job offers who are nominated through the Provincial Nominee Program.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has not ruled out discussing greater immigration powers for Alberta following a provincial referendum in which about 53% of voters supported increased provincial control over immigration.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said her government is preparing a proposal inspired by the 1991 Canada–Quebec Accord, which gives Quebec substantially greater authority over immigrant selection than other provinces have.
Carney said Ottawa is open to discussions with Alberta, but emphasized that the federal government intends to keep overall national immigration at sustainable levels.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has also called for provinces to have greater control over their immigration intake. No new federal–Alberta immigration agreement has been announced.
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A comprehensive analysis is shedding light on how Express Entry immigrants stack up against other economic immigration categories in Canada. The data highlights differences in career progression, wage growth, and integration speed among various newcomer groups.
Express Entry, known for its strict criteria, appears to favor individuals who hit the ground running upon arrival. However, other economic programs offer unique advantages that support specific sectors, suggesting that a diverse immigration mix is vital for national stability.
By understanding these nuances, policymakers hope to refine the selection process even further. The goal is to ensure that every immigrant program serves its intended purpose of filling critical labor gaps while maximizing the long-term potential of every new resident.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released the final report from its 2026 consultations on potential reforms to Express Entry and the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), based on more than 17,500 survey responses as well as roundtables and written submissions.
Feedback was divided on merging the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades Program, with 41% supporting a single program and 46% preferring to keep them separate. Views were also mixed on awarding additional CRS points for Canadian work experience in high-wage occupations, with 42.3% supporting and 45.8% opposing, although support was stronger among employers and immigration professionals.
The consultations also examined changes to points for age, Canadian education and job offers, while stakeholders generally supported removing sibling points and the separate spousal CRS scoring grid. The report does not introduce new Express Entry rules: IRCC says the consultations are the first stage of a broader regulatory process, and no final reforms or implementation dates have been announced.
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