https://canadasupports.ca/immigration#whats-new Monthly Canadian immigration updates: IRCC announcements, Express Entry draws, and provincial nominee program changes. en-ca Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://canadasupports.ca/immigration?updates=2026-07#whats-new 2026-07-ee-july-2026-rounds Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT July 2026 Official source IRCC held three consecutive program-specific draws in early July 2026: a PNP draw on July 6 (534 ITAs, CRS 708), a Canadian Experience Class draw on July 7 (2,000 ITAs, CRS 517), and a French-language proficiency draw on July 9 (5,000 ITAs, CRS 420). Year-to-date Express Entry has issued 91,601 invitations across 37 rounds as of July 9, 2026. https://canadasupports.ca/immigration?updates=2026-07#whats-new 2026-07-on-oinp-modernization-2026 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT July 2026 Official source Ontario is redesigning the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP): the existing eight streams are being consolidated into four to target in-demand jobs, tighten eligibility, and reduce duplication. The Ontario Workforce Priority (OWP) stream is the first to launch — it connects workers with confirmed Ontario job offers to permanent residence, adds minimum language/education requirements, prioritizes Ontario work experience, lowers revenue thresholds so more small Northern and rural employers qualify for the first time, and lets applicants qualify for related roles while working toward credential equivalency (e.g., a nurse working as a PSW). The Expression of Interest system closed temporarily on June 25, 2026 and is expected to reopen later this summer; applications already in progress under the previous structure will continue under their original stream. In 2025 the OINP nominated 10,750 candidates and integrity teams issued 56 bans and 76 administrative penalties. Changes are made under O. Reg. 422/17 under the Ontario Immigration Act and are in effect immediately. https://canadasupports.ca/immigration?updates=2026-05#whats-new 2026-05-ee-reform-consultation Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT May 2026 Official source IRCC is consulting on potential updates to Express Entry and the Comprehensive Ranking System to simplify program requirements and better align with current labour-market needs. Public submissions accepted until May 24, 2026. https://canadasupports.ca/immigration?updates=2026-05#whats-new 2026-05-spring-economic-update-2026 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT May 2026 Official source The Spring Economic Update 2026 reaffirms the 2026–2028 Levels Plan and ties new productivity and tariff-response measures to skilled-immigration priorities, including expanded francophone targets and category-based draws in healthcare, trades, and STEM. https://canadasupports.ca/immigration?updates=2026-05#whats-new 2026-05-pnp-allocations-2026 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT May 2026 Official source Provinces and territories have begun publishing their 2026 PNP allocations following the federal restoration after the 2025 50% cut. Several provinces received modest increases; streams targeting healthcare, trades, and tech remain priority.