Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its data on application inventories and backlogs, reporting that as of April 30, 2026, there were 2,153,900 applications across permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship streams in all IRCC inventories.
Approximately 57% of applications are currently within service standards. IRCC aims to process 80% of applications within service standards, although complex cases may require additional review.
Backlog levels remain uneven across categories, with 36% of temporary residence applications (including visitor, study, and work permits), 54% of permanent residence applications, and 23% of citizenship applications exceeding service standards.
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June 17, 2026
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission launched its national marketing campaign called Work Here. This strategic initiative showcases the city as a premier destination for professionals to live and build their careers. Running through September,
the promotion uses authentic local footage to highlight the natural beauty, vibrant culture, and exceptional quality of life in northern Ontario.
Interested individuals can explore current employment opportunities and relocation resources through the official campaign website. Local officials aim to strengthen the regional talent pool, assist employers with severe workforce shortages, and drive sustainable economic growth.
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June 16, 2026
Permanent residence applicants under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) are seeing significantly shorter processing times as of June 8, 2026. Current estimates indicate that new applications may take approximately 26 months to process, down from 38 months recorded in May — a reduction of 12 months.
The AIP continues to serve as an important employer-driven pathway for skilled workers and international graduates seeking permanent residence in Atlantic Canada. Large application inventories remain in the system, suggesting that processing pressures have not yet been fully resolved.
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June 12, 2026
Newly released data from the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada reveals a significant decrease in new refugee protection claims.
The Refugee Protection Division recorded 2,863 new claims in May 2026. This number is a major drop from the 16,793 intake cases reported in May 2024.
Finalizations peaked in May 2026, with 8,977 cases completed, reducing the total pending claims to 286,970. Meanwhile, the Refugee Appeal Division saw a rise in pending appeals, which reached 5,499 cases by the end of May.
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June 12, 2026
