Immigration news and rule changes for Canada.https://studyimmigration.com/https://studyimmigration.com/news/canada-levels-plan-2027-2029-due-november-2026/https://studyimmigration.com/news/canada-levels-plan-2027-2029-due-november-2026/The law requires IRCC to table its annual immigration report, with next year's PR projections, by November 1. As of October 11, 2026, no new plan is out. Who it affects: Anyone planning to immigrate to Canada in 2027 or later, including Express Entry and PNP candidates, students, workers and family sponsors.Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCanadapolicy-updatesannouncedhttps://studyimmigration.com/news/low-wage-lmia-refusal-list-october-2026/https://studyimmigration.com/news/low-wage-lmia-refusal-list-october-2026/ESDC's quarterly update means low-wage LMIAs in 30 metro areas, including Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Montréal, won't be processed until January 7, 2027. Who it affects: Employers hiring foreign workers in low-wage jobs, and workers who need a low-wage LMIA to get or renew an employer-specific work permit.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCanadawork-visasin-effecthttps://studyimmigration.com/news/oinp-earnings-points-october-2026/https://studyimmigration.com/news/oinp-earnings-points-october-2026/From October 5, 2026, Ontario Workforce Priority registrants who earned $80,000+ in one year in the past 5 get 10 EOI points, applied automatically. Who it affects: People registered or planning to register in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program's Ontario Workforce Priority stream.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCanadapermanent-residencein-effecthttps://studyimmigration.com/news/express-entry-draws-august-october-2026/https://studyimmigration.com/news/express-entry-draws-august-october-2026/IRCC held 13 Express Entry rounds between August 17 and October 1, 2026. CEC cutoffs reached a 2026 high of 523, and French cutoffs fell to 382. Who it affects: Express Entry candidates in the pool, especially Canadian Experience Class, French-speaking, healthcare, trades and provincial nominee candidates.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCanadapermanent-residencein-effecthttps://studyimmigration.com/news/work-permit-holders-study-without-study-permit-2026/https://studyimmigration.com/news/work-permit-holders-study-without-study-permit-2026/From September 9, 2026 to December 31, 2027, eligible work permit holders in Canada can take up to 6 months of training without a study permit. Who it affects: Eligible temporary workers already in Canada, such as tradespeople, nurses and lab technicians, who need short-term training or licensing courses.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTCanadawork-visasin-effecthttps://studyimmigration.com/news/hong-kong-pr-pathways-close-august-2026/https://studyimmigration.com/news/hong-kong-pr-pathways-close-august-2026/IRCC's Hong Kong PR pathways stopped taking new applications on August 31, 2026. Applications received by then will still be processed. Who it affects: Hong Kong nationals in Canada with recent Canadian education or work experience who had planned to apply under the 2021 pathways.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTCanadapermanent-residencein-effecthttps://studyimmigration.com/news/study-permit-proof-of-funds-23448-september-2026/https://studyimmigration.com/news/study-permit-proof-of-funds-23448-september-2026/From September 1, 2026, single study permit applicants outside Quebec must show $23,448 for living costs, up from $22,895, plus tuition and travel. Who it affects: International students applying for a Canadian study permit outside Quebec on or after September 1, 2026, and their family members.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTCanadastudyin-effecthttps://studyimmigration.com/news/bc-alberta-pnp-allocation-increase-august-2026/https://studyimmigration.com/news/bc-alberta-pnp-allocation-increase-august-2026/IRCC added 1,000 nominations to the BC PNP (now 6,254) and 200 to Alberta's AAIP (now 6,603) for 2026, announced in August 2026. Who it affects: Workers and graduates hoping for a provincial nomination from British Columbia or Alberta in 2026.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTCanadapermanent-residencein-effect