July 31, 2026: 188,800 New Permanent Residents Versus a 380,000 Target
IRCC’s July 31 count shows 188,800 new permanent residents against a 380,000 target. Economic landings sit at 109,600.
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September 16, 2026 Express Entry Senior Managers Draw: 250 ITAs at CRS 389
IRCC invited 250 senior managers with Canadian work experience on September 16, 2026 at CRS 389. Who this category covers.
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September 15, 2026 Express Entry CEC Draw: 2,000 ITAs at CRS 519
IRCC invited 2,000 CEC candidates on September 15, 2026 at CRS 519, two points below the September 1 cutoff.
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September 14, 2026 Express Entry PNP Draw: 576 ITAs at CRS 734
IRCC invited 576 provincial nominees on September 14, 2026 at CRS 734, 37 points above the August 31 PNP cutoff.
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September 21, 2026: Ontario N4 Non-Payment Notice Drops to 7 Days
Ontario N4 notices for unpaid rent drop from 14 days to 7 days on September 21, 2026. The LTB posted a new form that cannot be used before that date.
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IRCC Aims to Process PhD Study Permits in 2 Weeks After LOA Check
IRCC aims to process doctoral study permits in 2 weeks after the DLI verifies the LOA. Master's programs are out. Apply from outside Canada, online.
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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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