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Canada has announced a significant initiative to attract skilled workers with French language proficiency, inviting 4,000 individuals to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system. This program aims to bolster Canada's economy and strengthen its workforce by leveraging the skills and expertise of French speakers. The announcement, made by Business Standard, highlights the importance of bilingualism in today's globalized world.
The Express Entry system is a points-based system that assesses candidates based on various factors, including education, work experience, language proficiency, and age. French speakers are granted an advantage in the system due to their demonstrated ability to communicate in a widely used international language. This initiative is seen as a strategic move by the Canadian government to address labor shortages in certain sectors and enhance the country's competitiveness.
The invitation to apply is a significant step towards facilitating immigration for French speakers who meet the eligibility criteria. The application process involves submitting detailed information about the applicant's qualifications and background, along with supporting documents. Those selected will then be invited to undergo further assessment and, if approved, receive permanent residency in Canada. This program is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of many individuals and contribute to the overall economic growth of the country.
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April 16, 2026
On April 14, 2026, British Columbia held a new draw for business candidates in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP).
The province invited 14 candidates in the Base Category of the Entrepreneur Stream. The lowest score of this round was 115 points, two points fewer than in the previous draw, held on March 10, 2026.
This stream targets experienced entrepreneurs who intend to establish new businesses or take over and grow existing businesses in B.C. This year, the province invited up to 51 entrepreneurs under the BCPNP, showing that British Columbia remains a top destination for entrepreneurs.
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April 15, 2026
On April 14, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.
IRCC issued 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) in this draw. In round #410, the cut-off score was 515 points, six points more than it was in the previous CEC-targeted draw.
The tie-breaking rule for this round was June 10, 2025, at 02:46:26 UTC. As of April 12, 2026, 233,555 profiles were registered in the Express Entry pool. So far in 2026, the Government of Canada has issued 61,154 invitations under Express Entry.
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April 15, 2026
On April 13, 2026, Newfoundland and Labrador held the third round of selection through the Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system, issuing a total of 210 invitations.
Of these, 177 were sent to candidates under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), while 33 went to applicants through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
Last year, Newfoundland and Labrador invited a total of 3,376 applicants under the NLPNP and AIP. So far, the province has invited 900 candidates in 2026.
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April 14, 2026
