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Canada has extended certain temporary work permit measures for Ukrainians in response to Russia’s ongoing war. Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab said Ukrainians who arrived under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) and related measures will get an additional year to apply to extend their work permit.
Eligibility includes Ukrainians and family members who arrived in Canada on or before March 31, 2024, as well as some CUAET holders permitted to arrive by December 31, 2024.
The work permits issued under CUAET and related measures now have until March 31, 2027, to apply for an extension of up to three years. Those wishing to extend their visitor status or study permit can do so through the standard IRCC application process.
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Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program regulatory changes took effect on March 30, 2026, updating how applications are processed before permanent residence is granted.
Under the new rules, provinces and territories assume expanded authority previously held by IRCC to assess whether nominees can become economically established and whether they intend to live in the nominating jurisdiction.
IRCC says the guidance is posted as a courtesy to stakeholders and applies to both existing and new PNP applications currently with the department, affecting how membership in the class and required examinations are determined during processing.
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Over the last two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws under the International Experience Canada (IEC).
From March 14 to March 27, Canada invited 3,167 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of March 27, 31,077 candidates have registered in the pool and are awaiting the invitation.
In these rounds, there were 233 ITAs for Australia, 6 ITAs for Austria, 38 ITAs for Belgium, 4 ITAs for Chile, 4 ITAs for Costa Rica, 10 ITAs for Croatia, 44 ITAs for the Czech Republic, 29 ITAs for Denmark, 9 ITAs for Estonia, 15 ITAs for Finland, 462 ITAs for France, 172 ITAs for Germany, 20 ITAs for Greece, 17 ITAs for Hong Kong, 1 ITA for Iceland, 185 ITAs for Ireland, 111 ITAs for Italy, 869 ITAs for Japan, 248 ITAs for Korea, 2 ITAs for Latvia, 14 ITAs for Lithuania, 3 ITAs for Luxembourg, 20 ITAs for the Netherlands, 80 ITAs for New Zealand, 9 ITAs for Norway, 28 ITAs for Poland, 38 ITAs for Portugal, 1 ITA for San Marino, 24 ITAs for Slovakia, 7 ITAs for Slovenia, 22 ITAs for Spain, 32 ITAs for Sweden, 26 ITAs for Switzerland, 17 ITAs for Taiwan, and 367 ITAs for the United Kingdom.
In total, Canada invited 53,309 IEC candidates in 2026.
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Conservatives are urging immediate steps to address suspected international student permit fraud and strengthen oversight.
The proposed committee motion calls on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to investigate every alleged case of fraud or non-compliance and to deliver monthly progress and resourcing updates beginning May 15.
It also seeks a detailed accounting of how many individuals flagged by the Auditor General later received additional visas or remain in Canada. In addition, the motion asks that identities linked to fraudulent-entry asylum claims be shared with the Immigration and Refugee Board, and that no further visas be issued to those who entered through fraud.
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