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IRCC policy updates and practical guides from our practice — written so you can actually use them.

IRCC News 2026-09-09
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Express Entry changes proposed: RBC urges a return to high-CRS selection

RBC's new report proposes scaling back category-based draws and restoring highest-score selection — with a minimum core CRS floor. Nothing is in effect yet; here's what applicants should know.

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IRCC News 2026-08-26
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BC PNP gets 1,000 additional nominations — 6,254 total for 2026

B.C. received 1,000 extra nomination spaces from the federal government, flowing into its Care, Build and Innovate priorities — with roughly 2,000 nominations left for the rest of the year.

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IRCC News 2026-08-26
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Low-wage LMIA caps are now counted per work location

ESDC changed the low-wage cap math: locations with fewer than 10 employees can hire one low-wage foreign worker — two in designated sectors. A real opening for multi-site employers.

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IRCC News 2026-08-06
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Ontario's OINP overhaul: the new Ontario Workforce Priority Stream

Ontario closed all nine previous OINP streams and launched a single employer-led stream in 2026. What changed, who it affects, and the deadlines employers and workers need to know.

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Guide 2026-08-06
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OINP Workforce Priority Stream — Employer Information Guide

A practical guide for Ontario employers supporting a foreign worker: eligibility, job-offer requirements, the Employer Portal process, and common risk areas.

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