Hong Kong PR Pathways Close August 31, 2026: 13,370 Have Landed
IRCC closed new Hong Kong PR pathway filings on August 31, 2026. About 13,370 people have PR. Open work permits stay available until May 2029.
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September 1, 2026: $150 Canada Disability Benefit Supplement Starts
A $150 Canada Disability Benefit lump-sum supplement takes legal effect September 1, 2026. No extra application is required.
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September 1, 2026: Study Permit Living Costs Rise to $23,448
IRCC raised the study permit living-cost requirement to $23,448 for a single applicant outside Quebec for files filed on or after September 1, 2026.
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IRCC Spells Out the Super Visa Income Rules: What the August 25, 2026 Officer Instructions Say
IRCC's updated super visa instructions set out two ways to meet the income requirement, the 75/25 split, accepted documents, and family size counting.
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August 28, 2026: Canada Extends Ebola Border Measures to September 28
PHAC and IRCC extended Ebola-related border and immigration measures to Sept 28, 2026. Document suspensions and the DRC entry ban continue.
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August 25, 2026: IRCC Updates Citizenship Certificate Forms for the 1,095-Day Test
IRCC republished CIT 0001, CIT 0014 and CIT 0555 on August 25, 2026. Who needs the 1,095-day test and what proof to send.
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August 18, 2026: ESDC Recalculates Low-Wage LMIA Caps at Each Small Work Location
ESDC updated its low-wage LMIA cap variation on August 18, 2026. Small work locations may use a 10-employee formula. What that means.
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Express Entry CEC Draw August 18, 2026: 1,000 ITAs at CRS 523, Highest Cutoff of 2026
IRCC invited 1,000 CEC candidates on August 18, 2026 at CRS 523, the highest CEC cutoff of 2026. What it means and next steps.
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Federal Court Pauses Every Bill C-12 Refugee Challenge: The August 20, 2026 Special Order Explained
Aug. 20, 2026: the Federal Court put all Bill C-12 challenges to IRPA s. 101(1)(b.1) and (b.2) in abeyance and opened a 30-day Form IR-5 anonymity window.
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IRCC’s Undeclared Family Sponsorship Policy Ends September 10, 2026
IRCC will receive undeclared-family sponsorship applications under this public-policy exemption only until September 10, 2026. Who qualifies.
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Express Entry French Draw August 19, 2026: 5,000 ITAs at a New 2026 Low of CRS 382
IRCC invited 5,000 French-proficient candidates on August 19 at CRS 382, the lowest French cutoff of 2026. Official results and next steps.
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Hazea and Deen: Federal Court Presses IRCC on Delay and Weak H&C Reasons
Hazea and Deen (Aug. 14, 2026): Federal Court orders a 60-day mandamus decision and a 45-day H&C remittal after IRCC delay and weak reasons.
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Starting September 21, an Empty Unit After an N12 Presumes Bad Faith
O. Reg. 240/26 sets a 60-day occupancy clock after landlord own-use (N12) evictions. If nobody qualifying moves in, Ontario presumes bad faith.
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IRCC Rescinds the C20 'Already Employed Abroad' Rule: Reciprocal Work Permits Are Open to New Hires Again
IRCC's C20 guidance was republished on August 6, 2026 without the July 29 rule requiring existing employment abroad. What it means for applicants now.
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August 26, 2026: IRCC Opens a New 2,970-Spot Year for the Francophone Student Pilot
IRCC will accept up to 2,970 FMCSP study permit applications from August 26, 2026. Who qualifies, what you need, and the PR path.
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Ontario Court of Appeal Upholds 'At Any Time' Termination Clauses: What Baker v. Van Dolder Means for Your Severance
Baker v. Van Dolder, 2026 ONCA 568 confirms 'at any time / for any reason' termination clauses can stand. What Ontario workers should check before signing.
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Ontario Ends Social Assistance for Temporary Residents: What It Means for Workers, Students, and Refugees
Ontario changed Ontario Works and ODSP rules on August 13, 2026. Here's who is ineligible and how temporary residents and refugees are affected.
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IRCC August 2026 Processing Times: FSWP Now 6 Months — What Express Entry and PNP Applicants Should Know
IRCC’s August 10 update cut Federal Skilled Worker processing to 6 months, matching CEC. Base PNP rose to 13 months. Inventory is shrinking for key economic streams.
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Proof of Canadian Citizenship Wait Hits 25 Months: What the August 2026 Surge Means for You
IRCC’s proof of citizenship processing time has reached 25 months with over 121,000 applications queued. Here’s what changed and how applicants should plan.
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Hong Kong Permanent Residence Pathways Close August 31, 2026: Who Still Qualifies
The temporary public policy pathways for eligible Hong Kong residents in Canada close to new applications on August 31, 2026. Key rules for Stream A graduates and Stream B workers.
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IRCC Opens Public Consultation on 2027 Express Entry Category Priorities: What It Means for Candidates
IRCC is seeking input until September 1, 2026 on economic priorities for Express Entry category-based selection in 2027. Learn what is under consideration and how to participate.
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Express Entry’s First 2026 Transport Occupations Draw: 300 ITAs at CRS 470
IRCC issued 300 invitations in the first Transport Occupations category draw of 2026 on August 7 at a CRS cutoff of 470. Official results, eligible NOCs, and next steps.
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Express Entry French-Language Draw August 6, 2026: 5,000 ITAs at Record-Low CRS 391
IRCC invited 5,000 French-proficient candidates on August 6 at CRS 391—the lowest French cutoff of 2026. Official results and what it means for you.
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Express Entry CEC Draw August 5, 2026: 3,000 Invitations at CRS 516 – What It Means
IRCC issued 3,000 Canadian Experience Class invitations on August 5, 2026 at a CRS cutoff of 516. Official results and practical next steps.
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Express Entry PNP Draw August 4, 2026: 507 Invitations at CRS 768 – What It Means
IRCC issued 507 ITAs in the first Express Entry draw of August 2026 to provincial nominees at a CRS cutoff of 768. Official results and practical next steps.
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OINP Employer Portal and EOI System Now Open for Ontario Workforce Priority Stream – August 4, 2026
As of August 4, 2026 the OINP Expression of Interest portal is open for the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream. Employers can submit job offers and candidates can register EOIs.
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Ontario’s 2027 Rent Increase Guideline Is 1.9%: What Tenants and Landlords Need to Know
Ontario set the 2027 rent increase guideline at 1.9% — down from 2.1%. Here’s the official rate, notice rules, exemptions, and what it means for your next N1.
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IRCC Consults on Major Express Entry Reforms: Single Federal Program and CRS Simplification
IRCC opened consultations on merging the three Federal High Skilled Programs into one and simplifying the CRS. What the discussion paper proposes and what it may mean for candidates.
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Ontario Court of Appeal: Landlord’s Estate Cannot Pursue N12 Own-Use Eviction After Death
In Miller Estate v. Arguelles, 2026 ONCA 518 the Court held an estate is not an ‘individual’ under RTA s.48 and missing prior N12 disclosure under s.71.1 cannot be cured. Practical guidance for tenants and landlords.
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Canada’s First Express Entry Draw for Skilled Military Recruits: What the July 23 Results Mean
IRCC issued just 4 ITAs in the first Skilled Military Recruits Express Entry draw on July 23, 2026 at CRS 368. Eligibility, process, and next steps explained.
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IRCC Tightens C20 Reciprocal Employment Work Permits: Current Employees Only as of July 2026
IRCC updated C20 reciprocal employment guidelines on 29 July 2026. New hires who start work only upon arrival in Canada no longer qualify for this LMIA-exempt permit.
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Visitor Record Extensions: Staying Longer in Canada Legally
How to apply for a visitor record to extend your stay in Canada, including implied status rules, required documents, fees, and current processing times.
Read post →IRCC’s 10 Tips to Prevent Immigration Application Delays in 2026: Practical Guide from a Brampton RCIC
IRCC released 10 practical tips on August 1, 2026 to help applicants avoid common mistakes that slow processing. Here is the official list expanded with RCIC insights, common pitfalls, and steps to submit a decision-ready application.
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