June 30, 2026: 401,280 Temporary Residence Files Still Open After 1,566,455 Decisions
IRCC’s June 30 inventory shows 1,566,455 new TR applications finalized and 401,280 still open. Study, work, and PR queues explained.
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June 30, 2026: 155,800 New Permanent Residents Versus a 380,000 Target
IRCC’s June 30 count shows 155,800 new permanent residents against a 380,000 target. Economic landings sit at 89,200.
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June 30, 2026: Only 22,405 New Student Arrivals Versus a 155,000 Target
IRCC’s June 30 count shows 22,405 new student arrivals against a 155,000 target. 82% fewer students than the first half of 2024.
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September 4, 2026 Express Entry Healthcare Draw: 3,500 ITAs at CRS 475
IRCC invited 3,500 healthcare and social services candidates on September 4, 2026 at CRS 475. Who the category covers and what an ITA requires.
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September 3, 2026 Express Entry Physicians Draw: 229 ITAs at CRS 198
IRCC invited 229 physicians with Canadian work experience on September 3, 2026 at CRS 198. Who this category covers and what an ITA requires.
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September 2, 2026: Fuel Excise Tax Pause Extended to January 31, 2027
Ottawa extended the federal fuel excise tax pause to January 31, 2027, then half rates until March 31. What the per-litre numbers mean.
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September 1, 2026 Express Entry CEC Draw: 2,000 ITAs at CRS 521
IRCC invited 2,000 CEC candidates on September 1, 2026 at CRS 521, double the August 18 volume. What the cutoff means if you work in Canada.
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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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