November 3, 2026: Express Entry Adds High-Wage CRS Points and Drops LMIA Requirement
IRCC will award new CRS points for high-wage Canadian work experience or job offers starting November 3, 2026, and remove the LMIA requirement for qualifying offers.
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October 6, 2026: Ontario Pauses All OSAP Payments to Private Colleges
Ontario paused all OSAP payments tied to private postsecondary institutions on October 6, 2026, while a KPMG audit continues.
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Work Permit Extensions: 12 Weeks If You Apply Today, About 202,900 Waiting
IRCC’s September 26, 2026 tool lists 12 weeks for a work permit extension filed today, with about 202,900 people waiting.
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October 1, 2026: Ontario Minimum Wage Is Now $17.95
Ontario's $17.95 general minimum wage took effect October 1, 2026. Student rate is $16.90. Homeworkers are $19.70.
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November 3, 2026: Submit an Unfinished IRCC Portal Asylum Claim by 11:59 p.m. ET on November 2
IRCC says portal asylum claims not submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on November 2, 2026 must answer new questions. Saved personal details stay.
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September 29, 2026: IRCC Lifts the 12-Month PRRA Wait for Israel and Palestine
IRCC lifted the 12-month PRRA wait for Israel and Palestine nationals with a negative decision in a dated window.
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October 1, 2026 Express Entry Trades Draw: 3,500 ITAs at CRS 476
IRCC invited 3,500 trades-category candidates on October 1, 2026 at CRS 476, one point below the April 2 cutoff.
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September 29, 2026 Express Entry CEC Draw: 2,000 ITAs at CRS 518
IRCC invited 2,000 CEC candidates on September 29, 2026 at CRS 518, one point below the September 15 cutoff.
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September 28, 2026: Ebola Immigration Measures Extended to November 27
IRCC extended Ebola document suspensions 60 days to November 27, 2026. DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan residence rules still block travel.
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September 28, 2026 Express Entry PNP Draw: 733 ITAs at CRS 725
IRCC invited 733 provincial nominees on September 28, 2026 at CRS 725, nine points below the September 14 PNP cutoff.
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