The Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) is calling on the Federal Government to prioritize temporary foreign workers and international graduates already in the country for permanent residency over recruitment abroad. In a published commentary on Ottawa’s 2027 Express Entry consultations, CILA argues that inland candidates offer proven Canadian work experience, tax histories, and established community ties.
CILA notes that transitioning current residents into permanent status addresses economic needs while easing pressure on housing, health care, and public infrastructure.
The association advocates making verified Canadian employment, earnings, and lawful residence primary criteria in economic immigration policy.
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August 20, 2026
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has secured an additional 1,000 nominations from the Federal Government, raising the total number of allocations to 6,254 for 2026.
These new spaces will support the revised program priorities announced earlier this year on April 23. The provincial authorities confirmed that they intend to issue the full nomination quota by December 31, 2026.
This extra allocation gives economic immigration candidates increased opportunities to obtain provincial nomination for permanent residency in British Columbia.
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August 19, 2026
A recent analysis outlines seven key policy recommendations to restore public confidence in Canada’s immigration system, emphasizing enhanced screening, streamlined processing, and stricter enforcement.
Proposed measures include establishing a unified immigration-security command structure, expanding biometric requirements to visa-exempt travellers, and enforcing stricter human scrutiny on high-risk applications.
The analysis further highlights the need for faster asylum processing, consistent enforcement of removal orders by the Canada Border Services Agency, strategic use of immigration detention, and updated legal definitions for modern security threats. Advocates argue that maintaining a generous immigration system relies on rigorous oversight and enforceable consequences.
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August 17, 2026
The Ontario Government has updated regulations for Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program to restrict financial support to legal Canadian residents. Effective immediately, the amended rules under the Ontario Works Act and the Ontario Disability Support Program Act exclude individuals residing in Canada without legal status.
Temporary residents, including international students, temporary workers, and tourists, are also ineligible for these social assistance benefits. Provincial officials stated that these legislative changes aim to protect public funds and preserve social assistance resources for vulnerable residents and families who meet legal residency requirements.
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August 17, 2026
