The Federal Court of Canada set aside two separate Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) decisions on October 1, 2026, after finding that

This permit may allow an eligible foreign national to work for most employers in Canada without a job-specific offer or LMIA. Eligibility depends on the person’s immigration category, and restrictions may still apply.

The Canada Revenue Agency will deposit the next Advanced Canada Workers Benefit - ACWB payment on Friday, October 9, 2026, delivering the second of 3 annual

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada confirmed on October 1, 2026, that changes to how refugee protection claims are submitted online will take effect

Canada’s main PR pathways in 2026 include Express Entry, provincial nomination, family sponsorship, Quebec selection and regional immigration programs.

Eligible Ontario residents receiving monthly Ontario Trillium Benefit - OTB payments will see their next deposit land on Friday, October 9, 2026, one day

Express Entry draws have already set a pace in 2026 that no recent year has matched, and the draws are not done yet.

October 2026 is shaping up to be one of the busiest deposit months of the entire benefit year for Ontario residents who rely on CRA benefit payments.

The next quarterly enhanced GST payment in Canada is scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2026, with direct-deposit recipients set to receive it in their bank

October 2026 is delivering a wide range of regulatory changes that directly affect British Columbia residents, from a major overhaul of how new drivers

October 2026 brings a new round of Ontario rules and changes affecting millions of residents, workers, businesses and regulated professionals, with several

Canada’s October 1, 2026 Express Entry Draw issued 3,500 ITAs to trades candidates with a CRS cut-off of 476. Read the latest verified details, who is affected,

Canadian spousal sponsorship remains available for eligible spouses, common-law partners and conjugal partners. This updated guide explains sponsor eligibility, relationship categories, application routes, fees, work permits, processing times and the current Quebec

October 2026 brings a series of immigration deadlines, quarterly federal updates and provincial program milestones that will directly affect foreign workers,

Ontario’s 2026 OINP redesign is now operating through the Ontario Workforce Priority stream. The stream covers qualifying job offers in all TEER categories and eligible self-employed physicians, while eight former OINP streams are closed to new applicants.

Ontario’s minimum wage rises to $17.95 on October 1, 2026. What changes, what doesn’t, and how to check your paycheque when September and October fall in the same pay period.

Canada issued 2,000 invitations to Canadian Experience Class candidates on September 29, 2026. The lowest CRS score was 518, with a tie-breaking profile cutoff of February 13, 2026, at 8:48 p.m. UTC.

Canada issued 2,000 invitations to apply in a Canadian Experience Class Express Entry draw on September 29, 2026. The lowest CRS score invited was 518, with a tie-breaking profile cutoff of February 13, 2026, at 8:48 p.m. UTC.

IRCC issued 733 invitations in its September 28, 2026 Provincial Nominee Program Express Entry draw. The CRS cutoff was 725.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada conducted a new Provincial Nominee Program Express Entry draw on September 28, 2026, sending 733 invitations to

Express Entry is Canada’s online system for managing applications under three federal skilled-worker programs and portions of the Provincial Nominee Program. Candidates enter a pool and are ranked under the Comprehensive Ranking System.

This month delivers higher Old Age Security payments, a new consolidated pharmacy framework, the beginning of Canada Post's historic shift away from

Canada study permit applicants generally need admission to a designated learning institution, proof of funds, required attestations and evidence they will leave Canada when authorized study ends.

Newfoundland and Labrador’s updated NLPNP candidate FAQs explain the 30-day ITA deadline, nomination certificate validity, work permit issues and application status terms.

Here is a complete breakdown of every CRA benefit payment scheduled for October 2026.

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program says 1,382 provincial nomination spaces remain in Alberta’s 2026 allocation, while its 2026 summary lists 1,092 applications to be processed. AAIP separately reports 217 entrepreneur-stream business applications in process.

The CBSA says its Ontario Firearms Smuggling Enforcement Team seized 53 firearms and related accessories in Essex County and charged a Cottam man with multiple offences.

IRCC updated its study permit guidance for minor children, clarifying custodianship, one-parent travel documentation and GCMS records.

The Newfoundland PNP draw issued 41 invitations on September 25, 2026. The official table did not list any AIP invitations in this round.

Alberta issued 113 invitations in its September 23, 2026 AAIP draw through the Alberta Opportunity Stream. Invited candidates had a minimum score of 58.

Manitoba issued 474 Letters of Advice to Apply in EOI Draw #280 on September 24, 2026, selecting candidates in natural and applied sciences, physician occupations, Francophone profiles and strategic recruitment initiatives.

British Columbia issued 714 Skills Immigration invitations on September 24, 2026, including 426 wage-based invitations and 288 points-based invitations.

2 new major worker pay rules take effect across federally regulated Canadian workplaces in October 2026, under the Canada Labour Code.

Alberta’s latest AAIP update reports 5,221 nominations issued in 2026, 1,382 spaces remaining and new invitation rounds across worker streams.

Québec issued 519 Arrima invitations across four Skilled Worker Selection Program streams on September 24, 2026, targeting priority occupations, intermediate and manual workers, regulated professions and exceptional talent.

IRCC has updated its Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot guidance, adding instructions for study permit renewals, continued enrolment evidence, financial requirements and accompanying family members.

The Chief Mountain port of entry in Alberta will close for the season at 6 p.m. MDT on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, and reopen in spring 2027.

The next Old Age Security deposit - OAS payment is confirmed for Friday, September 25, when Service Canada will issue OAS pensions, Guaranteed Income

Canada is building new digital infrastructure for Express Entry, and IRCC has now named the program as an early modernization priority.

The Canadian Experience Class is an Express Entry pathway for skilled workers with eligible Canadian work experience. Learn the current requirements, language thresholds, documents and application steps.

The September 22, 2026, BC PNP round issued 10 Base-stream invitations and fewer than five Regional-stream invitations.

Canada’s low-wage LMIA requirements generally include a $1,000 processing fee, recruitment obligations, prevailing-wage rules, workforce caps and employer compliance duties.

A current guide to Canada visitor visa requirements, application steps, fees, biometrics, supporting documents and how long visitors can stay.

Service Canada published updated employer guidance across multiple major Temporary Foreign Worker Program streams on September 18, 2026, establishing explicit

10 major Canada benefit payments and assistance deposits are still coming before September ends, split evenly between 5 federal and 5 provincial programs.

5 Canadian provinces are raising their minimum wage on October 1, 2026, delivering increases that range from 1.5% to 2.5% and putting more money into the

Canadian seniors will receive noticeably larger Old Age Security deposits - OAS payments starting with the October 28 payment after the Government of Canada

Immigration News Canada has compiled an updated 2026-2027 list of Ontario in-demand careers using the province’s official Explore In-Demand Careers database,

British Columbia's next Persons With Disability assistance (PWD payment) is confirmed for Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

A new Federal Court of Canada ruling has set aside a Canadian visa refusal after finding that the immigration officer failed to meaningfully address