September 17, 2026: Canada Disability Benefit Recipients Get a $150 Lump Sum
ESDC will issue a $150 CDB supplemental payment on September 17, 2026 to people paid between July 2025 and June 2026. No application.
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September 10, 2026: High-Wage LMIAs Average 90 Business Days, PR-Support 156
ESDC’s September 10 table lists 90 business days for high-wage LMIAs and 156 for the permanent resident stream. Advertising time is extra.
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September 4, 2026: Work Permit Holders Can Study 6 Months Without a Study Permit
IRCC’s new public policy, in force September 4, 2026 to December 31, 2027, lets valid work permit holders study 6 months or less without a study permit.
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September 7, 2026: IRB Bars AI-Written Claim Narratives and Affidavits
The IRB practice notice on AI use took effect September 7, 2026. No AI for Basis of Claim narratives, affidavits, or photos.
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June 30, 2026: 401,280 Temporary Residence Files Still Open After 1,566,455 Decisions
IRCC’s June 30 inventory shows 1,566,455 new TR applications finalized and 401,280 still open. Study, work, and PR queues explained.
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June 30, 2026: 155,800 New Permanent Residents Versus a 380,000 Target
IRCC’s June 30 count shows 155,800 new permanent residents against a 380,000 target. Economic landings sit at 89,200.
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June 30, 2026: Only 22,405 New Student Arrivals Versus a 155,000 Target
IRCC’s June 30 count shows 22,405 new student arrivals against a 155,000 target. 82% fewer students than the first half of 2024.
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September 4, 2026 Express Entry Healthcare Draw: 3,500 ITAs at CRS 475
IRCC invited 3,500 healthcare and social services candidates on September 4, 2026 at CRS 475. Who the category covers and what an ITA requires.
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September 3, 2026 Express Entry Physicians Draw: 229 ITAs at CRS 198
IRCC invited 229 physicians with Canadian work experience on September 3, 2026 at CRS 198. Who this category covers and what an ITA requires.
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September 2, 2026: Fuel Excise Tax Pause Extended to January 31, 2027
Ottawa extended the federal fuel excise tax pause to January 31, 2027, then half rates until March 31. What the per-litre numbers mean.
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