Canada’s upcoming Express Entry draws are expected to favour candidates in high-demand occupations such as healthcare, technology, skilled trades, and finance. Here is what skilled workers should know to prepare their profiles and improve their chances.
This Canadian Immigration Daily Brief covers key updates from April 22, 2026, including B.C.’s rural foreign worker changes, Saskatchewan immigration developments, possible Express Entry reforms, and other important stories affecting immigrants, employers, and communities across Canada.
Canada immigration updates for April 21, 2026, include new provincial selection rounds in Newfoundland and Labrador, 640 AAIP invitations in Alberta, British Columbia’s rural temporary foreign worker extension, entrepreneur immigration activity, and visa processing developments affecting several countries.
Canada immigration news roundup for April 20, 2026: Ontario issued 1,334 invitations, PEI invited 127 skilled workers, Alberta expanded invitations in key sectors, and new developments emerged on CBSA enforcement, refugee issues, and international student enrolment.
Canada immigration updates for April 17, 2026 include Manitoba’s push for higher immigration targets, debate over stricter refugee claim timelines, rural B.C. calls for foreign worker program changes, business visitor entry rules, and growing concern over IRCC’s application backlog.
Canada immigration updates for April 16, 2026: Express Entry pool growth, Ontario’s latest OINP draw, invitations for French-speaking candidates, refugee processing changes, and other major immigration developments.
Canada immigration updates for April 15, 2026: 2,000 CEC invitations in Express Entry draw #410, 143 New Brunswick invitations, asylum and border policy developments, and new discussion around the Parents and Grandparents Program.
IRCC has removed the separate co-op work permit requirement for eligible post-secondary international students. Starting April 1, 2026, students can complete mandatory placements like co-ops, internships, and practicums using their valid study permit, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements.
Canada’s immigration landscape is shifting rapidly in 2026. Key updates include a sharp decline in study permit approvals, mass refugee claim ineligibility notices affecting 30,000 applicants, upcoming LMIA changes for employers, and expanded work opportunities for international students.
Canada is preparing for a major immigration shift with plans to overhaul Express Entry, introduce stricter student verification rules, and expand support for temporary residents. Meanwhile, Ontario issued 1,828 PR invitations and provinces continue targeted draws to address labour shortages.
