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Ontario International Students

Ontario International Students Face 20% Fee Increase for Mandatory Health Insurance

International students attending participating universities in Ontario will face a significant increase in the cost of their mandatory health insurance starting September 1, 2026. The annual premium for individual coverage under the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) will increase from $792 to $948, representing a $156 increase, or approximately 20%. For a family of three, […]

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British Columbia to Nominate 1,000 Additional Healthcare, Construction and High-Impact Immigration Candidates

British Columbia to Nominate 1,000 Additional Healthcare, Construction and High-Impact Immigration Candidates

British Columbia has received 1,000 additional provincial nomination spaces for 2026, giving the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) additional capacity to nominate foreign nationals for Canadian permanent residence. The additional allocation brings British Columbia’s total provincial nomination allocation for 2026 to 6,254 nominations. The province says it plans to use its full allocation by

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Canada Expands Access to Low-Wage Foreign Workers for Multi-Site Employers

Canada Expands Access to Low-Wage Foreign Workers for Multi-Site Employers

Canada has introduced a change to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) That could allow certain employers operating multiple small work locations to hire more low-wage temporary foreign workers. The change was introduced through an Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) update published on August 18, 2026. Under the revised calculation, eligible employers with fewer

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Canada Invites 1,000 Canadian Experience Class Candidates

Canada Invites 1,000 Canadian Experience Class Candidates to Apply for Permanent Residence

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence through the Express Entry system in its latest Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw.The invitation round was held on August 18, 2026, with candidates required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 523. Candidates also needed to

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Canada Immigration Department Releases Monthly Update on Application Processing

Canada Immigration Department Releases Monthly Update on Application Processing

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest monthly update on application processing, providing information on permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship applications. The update, published on August 18, 2026, reflects application data as of June 30, 2026. IRCC reported that it finalized more than 2 million applications during the first six months

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Manitoba Invites 53 Skilled Workers Recruited Through Targeted Initiatives to Apply for Provincial Nomination

Manitoba Invites 53 Skilled Workers Recruited Through Targeted Initiatives to Apply for Provincial Nomination

Manitoba has conducted a new Expression of Interest (EOI) draw inviting 53 skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The latest selection was held on August 13, 2026, and targeted candidates who had been directly invited by the MPNP through strategic recruitment initiatives. The invitations were issued across

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