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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