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Ontario tore up the rulebook 🇨🇦
A major OINP overhaul scraps the old streams and opens three new PR pathways — here's who it affects.
In this week's issue, IRCC reverses course on the Bill C-3 citizenship certificates it tried to recall, Saskatchewan opens a tight July nomination window, and Canada's job vacancies climb for the first time in nearly four years.
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🇨🇦 Ontario Tears Up Its Immigration Rulebook — Meet the New Workforce Priority Stream  On June 26, 2026, Ontario scrapped its old patchwork of immigrant nominee streams and replaced them with a single, employer-driven Workforce Priority stream — the first phase of the biggest OINP redesign in years. 🧭 Three New Pathways ⚠️ Old Profiles Are Being Wiped 🎓 What It Means for You |
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TRENDING NEWS Just days after ordering some "Lost Canadians" to hand back their citizenship certificates, IRCC has reversed itself — issuing revalidation letters confirming the documents stay active, in many cases without any new evidence from applicants. IRCC says the recall reached only a few dozen people, while roughly 4,100 Bill C-3 citizenship-by-descent claims remain under a broader documentation review. Read more Saskatchewan has already used about 55% of its 2026 nomination allocation, and its remaining SINP intake windows for capped sectors are tightly scheduled — including windows on July 6 and 7. Employer Position Approval applications submitted outside a sector's assigned window won't be accepted, so employers backing a foreign worker need their paperwork ready before the door opens. Read more Canada's provinces and territories are pressing Ottawa for bigger Provincial Nominee Program allocations and a reworked Express Entry, arguing at the latest Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration that they need more control to fill regional labour gaps. No changes were announced, but with PNP admissions already cut, the push signals where economic immigration may head under the 2027–2029 levels plan. Read more Canada's job vacancies rose for the first time in nearly four years, with Statistics Canada counting 506,700 open positions in the first quarter of 2026 — a 2.4% increase. Demand is strongest in the trades and practical-skill roles that are common newcomer pathways, from truck drivers (13,000+ openings) to material handlers and automotive technicians. Read more |
How to Avoid Costly Refusals When Immigrating to Canada  🇨🇦 Navigating Canadian immigration alone can double your risk of refusal, according to IRCC's own findings. Many applicants miss critical details or misunderstand complex rules, leading to expensive mistakes. Here's why you shouldn't go it alone:
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Bill C-3 Is Still Law — Let's Prove Your Claim the Right Way  Book now and save $100! This month's Bill C-3 shake-up was never about whether people were Canadian — it was about how their claims were documented. Under Bill C-3, many people with a Canadian parent, grandparent or earlier ancestor are already citizens by descent; the difference between a smooth approval and a flagged file is a properly sourced application built right the first time. Our team helps you confirm your eligibility and secure your citizenship certificate the right way. Find out where you stand — book your consultation today. ⏳ |
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