New IRCC Policy Allows Work Permit Holders to Study for Up to 6 Months Without a Study Permit
New IRCC Policy Allows Work Permit Holders to Study for Up to 6 Months Without a Study Permit Updated: September 9, 2026 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a new temporary public policy that gives eligible work permit holders in Canada greater flexibility…
Canada Expands Low-Wage LMIA Access for Employers with Multiple Small Work Locations
IRCC Extends LMIA-Pending Work Permit Grace Period to 90 Days IRCC Extends LMIA-Pending Work Permit Grace Period to 90 Days Important Update for Temporary Foreign Workers and Canadian Employers – August 2026 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced an important update affecting certain…
Canada Expands Low-Wage LMIA Access for Employers with Multiple Small Work Locations
Canada Expands Low-Wage LMIA Access for Employers with Multiple Small Work Locations August 21, 2026 The Government of Canada has introduced an important change to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) that may provide greater flexibility to employers operating multiple small business locations. Effective August…
Nova Scotia Introduces NSNP Application Fees Starting September 1, 2026
Nova Scotia Introduces NSNP Application Fees Starting September 1, 2026 Published by Atlantic Summit Immigration Consulting Inc. The Government of Nova Scotia has announced a significant change to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP). Effective September 1, 2026, application fees will be introduced for most…
Canada Tightens Financial Review for Study Permit Applications: What International Students Need to Know
Canada Tightens Financial Review for Study Permit Applications: What International Students Need to Know Published: July 31, 2026 Canada has introduced another significant update to its study permit assessment process. As part of updated operational guidance issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on…
Nova Scotia Expands 2026 Immigration Selection Priorities for Certain Existing EOI Candidates
Nova Scotia Expands 2026 Immigration Selection Priorities for Certain Existing EOI Candidates Nova Scotia has announced a one-time expansion of its 2026 selection priorities under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). This temporary measure is intended to retain workers…
Canada Holds Second-Ever Express Entry Draw for Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience
Canada Holds Second-Ever Express Entry Draw for Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience Canada has conducted its second-ever Express Entry draw for Senior Managers with Canadian work experience, signaling the federal government’s continued focus on attracting experienced business leaders who can contribute to Canada’s economy….
Halifax Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.9% – Good News for Low-Wage LMIA Employers
Halifax Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.9% – Good News for Low-Wage LMIA Employers The latest labour market data brings positive news for employers in the Halifax Census Metropolitan Area (CMA). With Halifax’s unemployment rate now at 5.9%, the region is once again below the federal…
New Brunswick Extends the Private Career College Graduate Pilot Program Through the End of 2027
New Brunswick Extends the Private Career College Graduate Pilot Program Through the End of 2027 Government of New Brunswick Announces Extension for Eligible International Students The Government of New Brunswick has officially announced that the Private Career College Graduate Pilot Program has been extended in…
Canada Strengthens Verification of Immigration Language Tests: What Applicants Need to Know
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently introduced enhanced procedures for verifying immigration language test results, reinforcing the integrity of Canada’s immigration system. Under updated instructions issued to immigration officers on June 23, 2026, officers are now required to conduct significantly more thorough verification…
