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INC News is an Ontario-based News & Media corporation. We provide latest news and updates that affect Immigrants in Canada
🇨🇦 December has reshaped Canada’s provincial nominee system as multiple provinces hit their limits and released tighten selection rules for 2026

🇨🇦 Check out 4 important PNP updates for B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario 👇

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4 New Canada PNP Updates In December That You Must Know
December marks an important month for Canada Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), with several provinces confirming they have fully exhausted their 2025
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December 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
🇨🇦 IRCC has opened registrations for the Destination Canada Mobility Forum 2026, connecting skilled workers with employers, provinces, and immigration officials

🇨🇦 Registration to this free, invitation-only forum is open until January 11, 2026
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New Destination Canada Forum 2026 Registrations Are Now Open
Canada has officially opened registrations for the 2026 Destination Canada Mobility Forum, one of the most important international immigration and recruitment
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December 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
🇨🇦 Canada has introduced 2 IRCC updates in December, from shorter validity for pathway study permits to clearer PGWP language and eligibility rules

🇨🇦 Check out full details as these could cost your status or work permit eligibility in 2026 👇
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International Students In Canada Must Know These 2 New IRCC Updates
In December 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada released two distinct updates on program delivery instructions to its staff.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🇨🇦 Canadian businesses say the effects of reducing access to foreign workers are arriving faster than expected and could lead to shorter hours or even permanent closures

🇨🇦 Check out full context as the debate over youth jobs and foreign workers intensifies👇
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Canada’s Foreign Worker Cuts Are Now Hurting Businesses Harder
Business leaders across Canada are increasingly echoing this dire warning as recent federal reforms tighten restrictions on the Temporary Foreign Worker
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December 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
🇨🇦 Canada has confirmed a new Canada Child Benefit increase for 2026, bringing higher tax-free monthly payments for families

🇨🇦 Check out full details on Canada Child Benefit increase, eligibility, new income thresholds, and CCB payment dates in 2026 👇
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New Canada Child Benefit Increase Coming In 2026
The Canada Child Benefit is set to increase again in 2026, delivering higher tax-free monthly payments to millions of families across Canada.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
🇨🇦 The last CPP payment of 2025 will be sent across Canada in 2 days, before getting an increase in January 2026

🇨🇦 Check out full details on CPP eligibility, new CPP payment dates for 2026, how much you can get, and how to apply 👇
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New CPP Payments To Be Sent Canada-Wide On December 22
The Government of Canada has confirmed the distribution of the final Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan - OAS and CPP payments on December 22, closing
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December 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
🇨🇦 Canada has officially opened the Working Holiday Visa pools for the 2026 season, unlocking one of the most flexible open work permits for young travellers worldwide

🇨🇦 Check out full details on eligibility and a stepwise guide to apply 👇
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New Canada Working Holiday Visa 2026 Season Is Now Open
Canada has officially opened the Working Holiday Visa as part of the International Experience Canada IEC 2026 season, marking the start of one of the most
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December 19, 2025 at 9:42 PM
🇨🇦 Ontario has officially confirmed new tax brackets, rates, and benefit amounts that will reshape household finances in 2026

🇨🇦 Check out full breakdown of Ontario’s new tax changes for 2026, who benefits most, and what it means for your money 👇

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Ontario's New Tax Brackets, Rates, And Benefits For 2026
Ontario has formally released its complete provincial tax and benefit framework for 2026, confirming new income tax brackets, marginal tax rates, surtaxes,
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December 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
🇨🇦 Canada deported a record number of foreign nationals in 2025 with nearly 9,000 deportations and close to 19,000 total removals

🇨🇦 Check out full breakdown on region-wise removals, reasons for removal, removals in progress, removals by top 10 citizenships👇
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Canada Deports Record Foreign Nationals In 2025 As CBSA Enforcement Surges
In 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) deported a record 8,982 foreign nationals who violated immigration laws.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🇨🇦 IRCC continues to drop back-to-back #ExpressEntry draws with a massive French language draw on Dec 17 issuing 6,000 ITAs and a CRS cut-off of just 399

🇨🇦 Check out full details and how this could reshape PR chances heading into 2026 in upcoming draws 👇
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Latest Express Entry Draw On December 17 Issues 6,000 ITAs
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has conducted another major Express Entry draw, continuing an aggressive pace of invitations that is reshaping
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December 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
🇨🇦 IRCC’s latest backlog data reveals a major shift in Canada’s immigration system as temporary resident pressures ease while permanent residency backlogs continue to grow.

🇨🇦 Check out latest Canada immigration backlog data updated on December 16 👇

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Canada's Immigration Backlog Surges Again As Per New IRCC Update On Dec 16
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada released its latest application inventory and backlog data on December 16, 2025, revealing a total inventory of
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December 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🇨🇦 Canada just sent 5,000 PR invitations in a massive CEC Express Entry draw, marking the 2nd consecutive week of high-volume CEC ITAs

🇨🇦 CRS cutoff score drops further to 515

🇨🇦 Check out full details and what to expect from upcoming CEC draws 👇
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New Express Entry Draw On December 16 Sent 5,000 PR Invitations
On December 16, 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada conducted a large Canadian Experience Class Express Entry draw, issuing 5,000 invitations
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December 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
🇨🇦 Canada sent 399 new permanent residency invitations under the Provincial Nominee Program on December 15

🇨🇦 CRS cutoff score was 731 in this #ExpressEntry draw

🇨🇦 Check out full details and latest CRS score distribution in the pool after the draw 👇 immigrationnewscanada.ca/canada-lates...
Canada's Latest Express Entry Draw For PNP Sends 399 PR Invitations
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw on December 15, 2025, issuing 399 invitations to apply for permanent
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December 16, 2025 at 12:08 AM
🇨🇦 Bill C-3 is now in force, fixing decades-old citizenship gaps and restoring status to thousands of Canadians born abroad

🇨🇦 Check out full details on these new Canadian citizenship rules effective December 15, 2025 👇
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Canada's New Citizenship Rules Effective December 15, 2025
Bill C-3, An Act to Amend Canada's Citizenship Act (2025), addressing the long-standing inequities in how citizenship is passed down through generations, is
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December 15, 2025 at 9:03 PM
🇨🇦 A small “Remigration Now” rally in Calgary has sparked a nationwide debate on immigration, nationalism, and Canada’s identity

🇨🇦 Check out our in-depth report breaking down what happened, what remigration means, and why immigration remains vital 👇

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Calgary's 'Remigration Now' Rally Fuels Canada's Immigration Debate
Draping a bold "Remigration Now" banner over an overpass on the bustling Deerfoot Highway, the demonstrators called for not just halting but reversing recent
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December 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
🇨🇦 Eligible taxpayers in Canada, including international students and work permit holders, qualify for many CRA benefits payments

🇨🇦 Check out 7 CRA benefits, their eligibility, and all the payment dates in 2026👇
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All The New CRA Payment Dates In 2026
CRA Payment Dates 2026: As Canadians head into 2026, household budgets remain under pressure from elevated housing costs, persistent food inflation, and
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December 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
🇨🇦 #New minimum wages will come into effect in Canada & 5 Canadian provinces/territories in early 2026

🇨🇦 Ontario will also unveil minimum wage increase in early 2026

🇨🇦 Check out minimum wage hikes coming in Canada and 5 regions in early 2026 👇
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New Minimum Wage In Canada And 5 Provinces Coming In 2026
Canada is preparing for new minimum wage increases in 2026, affecting federally regulated workers and employees in 4 provinces and 1 territory.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM
🇨🇦 Canada’s GST payments will officially increase in 2026 with a confirmed 2% inflation indexation

🇨🇦 Check out GST payment eligibility, how much can you receive in 2026, and new GST payment dates for 2026 👇

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New GST Payment Increase In Canada Coming In 2026
Canadian taxpayers can expect a confirmed Goods and Services Tax - GST payment increase in 2026 as the federal government applies a 2% inflation indexation to
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December 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🇨🇦 On December 11, Ontario once again issued a massive wave of new permanent invitations, selecting over 1,200 candidates in 10 targeted draws targeting 142 occupations

🇨🇦 Check out full details and region-wise full list of 142 targeted occupations 👇
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10 New Ontario-OINP Draws Sent 1,231 Permanent Residency Invitations
Ontario has delivered another major wave of provincial immigration activity, issuing a total of 1,231 targeted permanent residency invitations on December 11,
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December 12, 2025 at 2:29 AM
🇨🇦 Third Express Entry draw of the week sent 1,000 permanent residency invitations with a CRS score of 476 or more, targeting 37 healthcare and social services occupations

🇨🇦 Check out details and full list of 37 eligible occupations with NOC codes 👇
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Third Express Entry Draw Of December Issues 1,000 ITAs
On December 11, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada held the third Express Entry draw of the month, inviting 1,000 candidates with experience in one
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December 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
🇨🇦 New IRCC update: Change in processing times for PR cards, spousal sponsorships (Quebec), protected persons, visitor visas & extensions, super visas, study permits & extensions, work permits, SAWP

🇨🇦 Check out latest IRCC processing times 👇
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Check New IRCC Processing Times As Of December 2025
December 2025 IRCC Processing Times: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has provided the latest update on processing times as of December 10,
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December 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
🇨🇦 Ontario has issued 1,132 new PR invitations across 3 OINP streams, targeting 38 labour shortage occupations

🇨🇦 Check out detailed breakdown of invitations, cutoff scores, and full list of 38 invited occupations 👇

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5 New Ontario-OINP Draws On Dec 10 Sent 1,133 PR Invitations
New OINP Update: Ontario has conducted one of its largest multi-stream OINP invitation rounds of the year, issuing a total of 1,133 invitations on December
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December 10, 2025 at 11:34 PM
🇨🇦 Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) for 31,610 individuals are set to expire by December 31, 2025, according to latest IRCC data

🇨🇦 Check out top 10 options for work permit holders with expiring permits in December 2025 and next year 👇

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10 Options For Temporary Residents In Canada With Expiring Permits
Canada is heading into one of the most consequential years for temporary residents, especially international graduates and foreign workers, to remain legally
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December 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
🇨🇦 First Express Entry draw of December sent out 1,123 invitations to apply for Canada’s permanent residency

🇨🇦 CRS cutoff score drops to 729 in this PNP draw

🇨🇦 Check out full details of this #ExpressEntry draw & latest CRS score distribution in the pool👇

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First Express Entry Draw Of December Sent 1,123 PR Invitations
On December 8, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced details of the first Express Entry draw of the month.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM
🇨🇦 Canada announces a new Express Entry category for doctors in 2026 with additional 5,000 reserved PR spots to fix the healthcare

🇨🇦 Check out full details on eligibility, including full list of occupations, and expedited 14-day work permit processing 👇
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New Canada Express Entry Category For Doctors Coming In Early 2026
On December 8, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announces a new Express Entry category exclusively for physicians with recent
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December 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM