canadian immigration 2026

Canada has extended temporary immigration measures that allow certain Palestinians and eligible family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to continue working in Canada through open work permit extensions.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a new temporary public policy effective August 1, 2026, following the continued humanitarian situation in Palestine. The policy applies

Canada has opened a new intake under the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP), giving eligible French-speaking international students an opportunity to study in Canada and pursue permanent residence after graduation. As of August 26, 2026, eligible citizens from 33 countries can apply for a study permit under the pilot. The program involves 17 participating

Canada Releases Updated Wait Times for Work Permit Applicants Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated processing-time estimates for temporary residence applications, including work permits, study permits, visitor visas and Super Visas. The latest update, released on September 2, 2026, shows mixed changes in work permit processing times for applicants depending on where