Immigration Update
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A new regulatory proposal indicates that Canada is preparing to redesign the selection of high-skilled immigrants, replacing the current Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades programs with a single, streamlined federal category.
The goal is to simplify the system and make it more responsive to labour market needs, shifting away from a universal selection model toward a more targeted approach based on occupations and economic demand.
These changes are being developed at the regulatory level, meaning a structural shift rather than a technical update to the existing system.
Public consultations are expected to take place in Spring 2026, and the final criteria have not yet been announced. If implemented, the reform would significantly change eligibility pathways and how candidates are selected for permanent residence in Canada.
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Canada has implemented new Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) requirements for low-wage Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) applications, effective April 1, 2026.
Employers must now advertise the position for at least eight consecutive weeks within the three months prior to submitting an LMIA.
In addition, at least one recruitment activity must remain active until Service Canada issues a decision. The updated rules also introduce an expectation that employers make efforts to target youth during recruitment, reflecting increased scrutiny of access to entry-level employment.
Additionally, rural employers located outside census metropolitan areas (CMAs) may qualify for temporary measures to support low-wage positions.
Eligible employers can maintain their current proportion of low-wage temporary foreign workers, even if it exceeds the usual cap, or benefit from an increased cap of 15% rather than 10%. These adjustments are based on workforce composition at the time of LMIA submission, with no changes to sector-specific variations.
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The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has added a new $135 fee to submit a Worker Expression of Interest (WEOI), effective April 7, 2026.
The other AAIP service fees remain unchanged for now. Under the current structure, applications to streams such as Alberta Opportunity, Alberta Express Entry, Rural Renewal, and Tourism and Hospitality are set at $1,500, while several entrepreneur streams carry a $3,500 application fee.
Additional charges apply for entrepreneur EOIs, nomination extensions, letters of support, reconsideration requests, and business agreement changes.
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The Canadian government has unveiled its plan to accelerate the Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) process for thousands of newcomers.
For the 2026-2027 period, the government aims to establish 58 new agreements to help roughly 32,000 internationally trained professionals join the workforce.
Significant focus is placed on addressing critical labour shortages within the healthcare and construction sectors across the country.
To support this, a new $97 million Action Fund will begin its rollout to streamline licensing and reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
These measures are designed to make the assessment of foreign qualifications more transparent, fair, and efficient. Additionally, the plan encourages skilled migrants to start their certification process even before they officially land in Canada. By strengthening provincial partnerships, the government hopes to eliminate systemic barriers that prevent professionals from working in their fields.
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