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🇨🇦 Next CPP payment hits accounts on January 28 and deposits will be higher thanks to the new 2.0% increase for 2026

🇨🇦 Check out the full details on the 2026 CPP payment calendar, real dollar examples, and how to confirm your updated amount 👇

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New CPP Payments To Be Sent Canada-Wide On January 28, With An Increase
Millions of Canadians will receive their next Canada Pension Plan - CPP payments deposit on January 28, 2026, and this one will be higher than the last payment.
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January 24, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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🇨🇦 New IRCC data shows new international student arrivals in Canada have hit a record low, with numbers down 97% from the recent peak

🇨🇦 Check out full details and what it means for students, colleges, and housing 👇
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New International Student Arrivals In Canada Hit A Record Low, Plunges 97%
Canada’s international student pipeline has been cut so sharply that the newest IRCC numbers read like a hard reset, not a gradual slowdown.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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🇨🇦 Forbes’ new Best Employers ranking for 2026 is out, and we broke it down by Canada and every province with direct career links

🇨🇦 Check out the full rankings now and direct links to career pages of these top employers in 2026 👇
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Top 10 Employers In Canada For 2026 Plus New Province Wise Rankings
Canada’s job market is entering 2026 with two forces pulling at the same time: more professionals are preparing to move, while employers are being judged on
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January 22, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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🇨🇦 Big news! IRCC just issued 6,000 PR invitations in a new Express Entry draw for CEC on January 21. The CRS cut-off now drops to 509.

🇨🇦 Check out the full details, what to do if you got an ITA, and how CRS cutoff can now drop below 500 👇
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New Express Entry Draw On January 21 Sent 6000 PR Invitations
Canada has started the second half of January with another large Express Entry draw focused on people who already have Canadian work experience.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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🇨🇦 IRCC just updated Canada’s immigration backlog and it is still over 1 million applications outside the standard processing times

🇨🇦 Check out the full breakdown of latest IRCC backlog data and category-wise change month-on-month 👇

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IRCC Just Updated Canada’s Immigration Backlog And It's Still Over 1 Million
Canada’s latest IRCC “application inventories” update (released January 20, 2026, reflecting files as of November 30, 2025) shows the overall backlog is
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January 21, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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🇨🇦 Latest Express Entry draw on January 20, 2026 invited 681 candidates to apply for permanent residence under the Provincial Nominee Program

🇨🇦 Check out full details of the #ExpressEntry draw today and latest CRS score distribution in the pool now 👇
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Latest Express Entry Draw On January 20 Sent 681 ITAs
On January 20, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) ran a Provincial Nominee Program-only Express Entry draw, issuing 681 Invitations to
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January 20, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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🇨🇦 Canada’s immigration system priorities in 2026 focus on shifting from higher PNP quotas to new Francophone selection spaces and tighter control across key pathways

🇨🇦 Check out 7 key immigration priorities in 2026 that you must know 👇

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Canada Immigration Priorities In 2026 That You Should Know
Canada’s immigration priorities in 2026 are shifting toward tighter temporary resident controls, faster in-Canada PR transitions, higher PNP focus, and targeted Express Entry selection.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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🇨🇦 First CCB payment of 2026 of up to $666.41 per child is coming on January 20

🇨🇦 Temporary residents can also apply for CCB if they meet certain eligibility criteria

🇨🇦 Check out eligibility criteria, how to apply, & upcoming CCB payment dates in 2026 👇
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New Canada Child Benefit Payment To Be Sent On January 20
Canadian families are watching their bank accounts as the first Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment of 2026 approaches, scheduled for Tuesday, January 20.
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January 18, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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🇨🇦 Canada’s passport remains one of the world’s most powerful in 2026, ranking 8th globally with access to over 180 destinations

🇨🇦 Check out Canadian passport ranking compared to other countries and a full list of visa-free countries now 👇
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New Canada Passport Ranking 2026 With Full List Of Visa Free Countries
Passport Ranking 2026: Canada remains one of the world’s most powerful passports, but the latest Henley Passport Index dataset for January 2026 shows a clear
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January 17, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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🇨🇦 Manitoba and PEI have kicked off their first PNP draws of 2026 sending out permanent residency invitations for provincial nominations

🇨🇦 Check out full details of first MPNP Draw & PEI PNP draw of 2026 as well as PEI PNP draw schedule for full year 👇
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First Manitoba PNP Draw And PEI PNP Draw Of 2026 Are Out Now
First Manitoba PNP draw of 2026 issued 55 LAAs under strategic recruitment initiatives, while first PEI PNP draw of 2026 issued 26 Labour & Express Entry invitations and published its full 2026 draw s...
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January 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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🇨🇦 Canada freezes the list of 1,107 study programs eligible for PGWP in 2026, so your program’s code matters more than ever

🇨🇦 Check out the full list of eligible fields and a new searchable tool to confirm if your program is PGWP-eligible or not 👇
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Canada Freezes Fields Of Study For PGWP In 2026 - See Full List Here
Canada confirms a 2026 freeze on PGWP eligible fields of study. See the full list of eligible field categories and search your program’s CIP code in seconds.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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🇨🇦 New IRCC update: Change in processing times for citizenship certificate, PR cards, spousal sponsorships, PGP, protected persons, Express Entry, PNPs, AIP, visitor visas, super visas, work permits, SAWP, IEC

🇨🇦 Check out latest processing times in 2026 👇
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New IRCC Processing Times For January 2026 Are Out - See Your Wait Time Now
January 2026 IRCC processing times: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published its latest processing time as of January 14, 2026, across
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January 15, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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🇨🇦 Canada’s NOC 2026 changes are designated as major revision impacting a total of 165 unit groups, including 18 real structural changes plus 147 virtual changes

🇨🇦 Check out the full breakdown of the major new NOC 2026 changes 👇

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Major New Canada NOC Code 2026 Changes Coming This Year
Major Canada NOC 2026 changes will reshape over 150 Canadian occupation codes, including structural changes. See what’s changing, who’s impacted, and how to prepare.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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🇨🇦 Largest CEC Express Entry draw happened in 2026, but CRS cutoffs are still not falling the way many candidates expected

🇨🇦 Check out full breakdown explaining why scores stay high and when the CRS cutoff score could finally drop below 500 👇

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Bigger Express Entry Draws In 2026 Could Push CRS Below 500
Canada started 2026 with the latest headline-grabbing Express Entry draw on January 7, issuing 8,000 invitations with a cutoff of 511.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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🇨🇦 Work permit expiring or running out of options in 2026? LMIA jobs could be your legal pathway to get a work permit to continue working in Canada

🇨🇦 Check out how to find real LMIA jobs, avoid illegal fee scams, and step-by-step strategy to apply 👇
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Best Ways To Find LMIA Jobs In Canada In 2026
In 2026, the search for LMIA jobs is no longer just a “better option” for many temporary residents—it is the difference between staying in Canada legally and
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January 13, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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🇨🇦 Canada’s latest unemployment rate update now officially enlists a total of 17 regions where low-wage LMIAs are allowed in 2026

🇨🇦 Check out which cities are eligible, which are restricted, and what this means for work permits in 2026 👇
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Canada's New Unemployment Rates For LMIAs Now In Effect For 2026
Canada’s updated CMA unemployment rates now apply to low-wage LMIA filings from January 9, 2026 to April 9, 2026, changing where employers can hire TFWs under the 6% rule.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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🇨🇦 CRA tax deadlines for 2026 are out now, and missing key dates can trigger daily interest, late-filing penalties, or benefit interruptions

🇨🇦 Check out the full 2026 CRA deadline calendar and the important updates 👇

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All The CRA Tax Deadlines For 2026 And Important Updates
Canada’s 2026 tax season is not just about filing your return. It is about timing, as a missed CRA deadline can trigger daily compounding interest,
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January 11, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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🇨🇦 First ACWB payment of 2026 lands on January 12, and eligible families could see an automatic CRA deposit of up to $730

🇨🇦 Check out full details on eligibility, plus how ACWB amounts are calculated, how to maximize ACWB, and all the 2026 payment dates 👇

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New Canada Workers Benefit Payment Coming On January 12
A large number of lower-income workers in Canada will see an extra deposit land on Monday, January 12, 2026: the Advanced Canada Workers Benefit, commonly
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January 10, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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🇨🇦 Ontario drivers need to pay attention, as 6 new driving rules came into effect in 2026 and some can cost you your licence immediately

🇨🇦 Check out full details before you get behind the wheel in Ontario 👇

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6 New Ontario Driving Rules Now In Effect That Can Cost You Your Licence
Ontario’s new driving laws took effect January 1, 2026, bringing tougher licence suspensions for impaired driving, stunt driving, auto theft, VIN fraud, and keyless theft devices.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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🇨🇦 Canada’s job market is heating up in 2026, with new data revealing the most in-demand roles across healthcare, retail, administration, finance, and logistics

🇨🇦 Check out the full list of 15 most in-demand jobs in Canada for 2026 and why they stand out 👇
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Canada’s Most In-Demand Jobs For 2026, According To New Hiring Data
Below is Randstad’s new list of the 15 most in-demand jobs in Canada for 2026, plus the sectors driving demand and a detailed guide on how to prepare and
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January 9, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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🇨🇦 Statistics Canada is now hiring approximately 32,000 workers nationwide for multiple roles in all the Canadian provinces. Salary up to $31.32 per hour.

🇨🇦 Check out full details on eligibility and direct link to apply online 👇

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32,000 Statistics Canada Jobs Now Hiring Across Canada For 2026
There are approximately 32,000 Statistics Canada jobs that are hiring now across all the Canadian provinces ahead of the May 2026 Census, with pay up to
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January 8, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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🇨🇦 Canada just held the first Canadian Experience Class #ExpressEntry draw of 2026, issuing 8,000 PR invitations

🇨🇦 CRS cutoff score drops to 511 in this Express draw

🇨🇦 Check out full details and how CEC candidates can improve their CRS score now 👇
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First CEC Express Entry Draw Of 2026 Sent 8,000 PR Invitations
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issues a whopping 8,000 Invitations to Apply in the first Express Entry draw of 2026 for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
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January 7, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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🇨🇦 A viral claim is igniting debate across Canada, alleging that some same-sex marriages are being misused as a pathway to permanent residency

🇨🇦 Check out what’s being alleged, how IRCC detects marriage fraud, & why this issue matters for immigration system👇
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New Canada Immigration Scam Exploits Fake Same-Sex Marriages For PR
Fake same-sex marriages are rising in Canada as fraudsters exploit spousal sponsorship for PR. Discover how this immigration scam works and IRCC's response.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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🇨🇦 Canada has increased the excessive demand cost threshold for medical inadmissibility in 2026, changing how health-related immigration decisions are assessed

🇨🇦 Check out what the new rules mean, who is exempt, & how it could impact future applications 👇
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Canada Increases Excessive Demand Cost Threshold On Health Services In 2026
Canada has increased the excessive demand cost threshold in 2026, the benchmark the immigration department uses when assessing whether an applicant’s health
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January 6, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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🇨🇦 Canada’s first Express Entry draw of 2026 is here, issuing 574 ITAs under the Provincial Nominee Program with a high CRS cutoff of 711

🇨🇦 Check out full breakdown of the draw, CRS trends, and step-by-step PNP strategies to boost your PR chances 👇

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First Express Entry Draw Of 2026 Issues 574 PR Invitations
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the first Express Entry draw of 2026 on January 5.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:35 PM