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On June 26, 2026, Ontario unveiled the first phase of its redesigned provincial nominee program and the new Ontario Workforce Priority Stream. This is the most significant OINP overhaul in years. The eligibility rules are, on paper, more accessible than before, but qualifying for the pool and receiving an invitation are two very different things. We provide a very technical and comprehensive description of the new Ontario Workforce Priority Stream and its three categories.

IRCC has initiated a stakeholder consultation process on a series of proposed reforms to Canada's Express Entry system and the federal skilled labour immigration programs (FSW, FST and CEC). What follows is a summary of what the government has presented to date. These proposals are subject to stakeholder feedback and have not yet been finalized. We are also unaware when these changes may be implemented.

Canada’s new Express Entry category-based draws for senior managers and researchers with Canadian experience may open the door for professionals who have long been disadvantaged by the system due to age. With the first draw already showing lower CRS scores, experienced executives and academics may now find new opportunities for permanent residence.

By: Miho Kitamura and Andrew Carvajal, Carvajal Law P.C. Recently, international graduates across Canada have been facing a surge in refusals of their Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) applications due to missing language test results. Since November 1, 2024, almost all PGWP applicants have been required to provide proof of English or French language proficiency in the form of results from a test accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). These results