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Under a temporary public policy announced on September 9, 2026, people with a valid work permit can study for up to 6 months without applying for a study permit. The measure is in effect until December 31, 2027.
On October 9, 2026, Newfoundland and Labrador issued 131 invitations to apply: 130 for the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and 1 for the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
As of October 7, 2026, Alberta had issued 5,541 of its 6,603 AAIP nominations for 2026, after 13 draws since September 1. For applications received from October 9, ESDC refuses to process low-wage LMIAs in Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge and Red Deer.
On October 7, 2026, Prince Edward Island issued 90 invitations to apply in its Labour and Express Entry categories. PEI has issued 1,319 invitations in 10 draws in 2026, none for business applicants.
Since October 5, 2026, Ontario Workforce Priority stream registrants who earned $80,000 or more in a single year within the past 5 years get 10 points for earnings history. Ontario applied the change to existing expressions of interest automatically.
Québec is accepting applications to the Québec Experience Program (PEQ) from July 2 to October 31, 2026, during its temporary reopening. Only people who met the program's criteria on November 19, 2025 can apply.
On October 1, 2026, IRCC issued 3,500 invitations to apply in an Express Entry round for Trades occupations. The lowest-ranked candidate invited had a CRS score of 476.
On September 29, 2026, IRCC issued 2,000 invitations to apply in an Express Entry round for Canadian Experience Class. The lowest-ranked candidate invited had a CRS score of 518.
On September 28, 2026, IRCC issued 733 invitations to apply in an Express Entry round for Provincial Nominee Program. The lowest-ranked candidate invited had a CRS score of 725.
On September 16, 2026, IRCC issued 250 invitations to apply in an Express Entry round for Senior managers with Canadian work experience. The lowest-ranked candidate invited had a CRS score of 389.
On September 15, 2026, IRCC issued 2,000 invitations to apply in an Express Entry round for Canadian Experience Class. The lowest-ranked candidate invited had a CRS score of 519.
On September 14, 2026, IRCC issued 576 invitations to apply in an Express Entry round for Provincial Nominee Program. The lowest-ranked candidate invited had a CRS score of 734.