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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