IRCC Updates & Immigration News
Track every policy change, pathway update, and IRCC announcement that affects your right to stay in Canada.
MOST Returns Millions to Young Workers
Nova Scotia's More Opportunities for Skilled Trades (MOST) program has returned millions of dollars in personal income tax rebates to young workers across targeted sectors, including construction, skilled trades, and healthcare. The provincial initiative aims to attract and retain youth under the age of 30 by refunding provincial personal income tax on their first $50,000 of eligible earned income.
9/15/2026
Statement on Auditor General’s Report
Nova Scotia has released an official statement regarding the Auditor General's report on the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP). The report evaluates administrative oversight, integrity, and program management within the province's immigration pathways. The provincial government's response outlines efforts to address findings and refine application handling and compliance checks.
9/15/2026
Report on Out-of-Province Medical Claims Program
Nova Scotia has released a report detailing the Out-of-Province Medical Claims Program. The report outlines administrative updates and evaluations regarding healthcare claims for services obtained outside the province.
9/15/2026
Province Taking Action on Women’s Health
The Province of Nova Scotia has announced new initiatives focused on improving women's health services. Although distributed through the Nova Scotia Nominee Program news feed, the update currently highlights broader healthcare policy actions. Further details will determine whether this leads to targeted immigration streams or recruitment efforts for specialized healthcare professionals in the province.
9/14/2026
Premier to Attend Canada’s First Investment Summit
Nova Scotia's Premier will participate in Canada’s first Investment Summit to showcase provincial economic opportunities and foster investment partnerships.
9/14/2026
Budget Consultation Announcement
Nova Scotia has announced a public budget consultation process to gather input on provincial spending priorities. Feedback collected during this consultation may influence funding and administrative allocations for provincial programs, including immigration initiatives under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program.
9/11/2026
Nova Scotians Invited to Help Build Next Provincial Budget
9/11/2026
Statement on 25th Anniversary of 9/11
9/11/2026
Legislation Strengthens Public Safety, Protects Nova Scotians
Nova Scotia has introduced legislation aimed at strengthening public safety and protecting residents across the province. Published via the Nova Scotia Nominee Program platform, this announcement aligns provincial security and legislative measures with broader governance priorities. Specific direct impacts on provincial nominee stream criteria or processing remain to be detailed.
9/10/2026
Innovation Saskatchewan Supports Saskatchewan Innovators Through Cultivator Sponsorship
Innovation Saskatchewan (IS) is investing $35,000 in sponsorship funding to support three flagship events delivered by Cultivator powered by Conexus, reinforcing the agency's commitment to...
9/9/2026
Independent Review to Assess Tying Nova Scotia Power’s Earnings to Performance
9/9/2026
First Students Begin New Doctor of Psychology Program
Nova Scotia has launched its new Doctor of Psychology program, welcoming its first cohort of students. The initiative is part of the province's broader effort to expand healthcare training capacity and address critical shortages in mental health professionals.
9/9/2026
Upper Hammonds Plains Funding Announcement - Video
9/8/2026
Nova Scotian Honoured for Transformative Literacy Journey
9/8/2026
RBC建议加拿大重构Express Entry：类别抽签或被削弱，移民选拔可能重新回归CRS高分时代
RBC提出重构加拿大Express Entry制度，建议恢复CRS高分优先、减少联邦类别抽签，并将职业定向选择更多交给各省。IRCC尚未正式采纳这些改革，但加拿大经济移民的选拔逻辑可能迎来重要调整。
9/8/2026
Changes to Labour Standards Code Will Strengthen Protections for Workers
Nova Scotia has announced updates to its Labour Standards Code designed to strengthen workplace protections for workers across the province. Published through the provincial immigration updates channel, these legislative changes aim to enhance rights and safeguards for employees, including temporary foreign workers and candidates under provincial nomination streams, while setting updated compliance standards for employers.
9/8/2026
Province Introduces Legislation to Reduce Red Tape, Improve Service
Nova Scotia has introduced new legislation aimed at cutting administrative red tape and modernizing service delivery across provincial operations. While specific operational changes to immigration streams were not detailed in the brief announcement, administrative streamlining generally targets faster processing times and simplified procedures for provincial programs, including the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP).
9/8/2026
The Government of Canada extends the federal fuel excise tax relief on gasoline, diesel and aviation fuels for Canadians
The world is changing rapidly. The United States is imposing new tariffs on Canada, designed to hurt and divide us. At the same time, conflicts in Europe and the Middle East are driving up prices around the world. In response, Canada’s government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more independent and more affordable country.
9/8/2026
Minister Metlege Diab highlights the extension of federal fuel excise tax relief on gasoline, diesel and aviation fuels for Canadians
The world is changing rapidly. The United States is imposing new tariffs on Canada, designed to hurt and divide us. At the same time, conflicts in Europe and the Middle East are driving up prices around the world. In response, Canada’s government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more independent and more affordable country.
9/8/2026
ECE学习心得：从坚持学习到顺利毕业
从每天晚上学习到凌晨一两点，到顺利完成ECE课程并取得不错的毕业成绩，这位学员分享自己的真实学习经历，以及课程学习、Practicum和未来就业方面的心得。
9/8/2026
Minister's Statement on Flooding in Cape Breton
9/7/2026
Statement From Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino and Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine on Labour Day
Manitoba Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino and Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine issued a joint statement celebrating Labour Day. The statement acknowledges the essential contributions of workers across the province and highlights government efforts to support fair working conditions and labour rights.
9/7/2026
Statement on Death in Richmond County
9/6/2026
Nova Scotians Reminded of Dangers of Illegal Cannabis
9/6/2026
Province House Bans Rescinded
9/4/2026
Upper Hammonds Plains Announcement - Photos, Video
9/4/2026
Capital Investment Tax Credit Extended
Nova Scotia has announced an extension of its Capital Investment Tax Credit. The tax incentive is designed to encourage corporate investment and economic development across the province. Although primarily a provincial tax policy rather than a direct immigration stream, the decision impacts businesses, corporate investors, and prospective commercial ventures operating in Nova Scotia.
9/4/2026
Minister’s Labour Day Message: Preventing Workplace Harassment
Nova Scotia's Minister released a Labour Day message addressing the prevention of workplace harassment across the province. The announcement emphasizes provincial commitments to ensuring safe, healthy, and respectful working environments for all workers, including temporary foreign workers and newcomers.
9/4/2026
Manitoba Government Announces Opening of New Transitional Housing Units as Part of Your Way Home Strategy
9/4/2026
加拿大DNA检测服务：亲子鉴定、亲缘关系、法律用途及国际DNA采样
DNA检测不只是亲子鉴定。本文介绍加拿大亲子、兄弟姐妹、祖孙及其他亲缘关系检测，以及法律用途、特殊样本和国际DNA采样服务。
9/3/2026
2026年9月阿尔伯塔省新规全面生效：医疗、教育、职业监管等10项重大变化，新移民需重点关注
2026年9月阿尔伯塔省迎来多项重要法规调整，涉及医疗、教育、职业监管、法律及专业资格认证。本文梳理10项主要变化及其对新移民家庭的影响。
9/3/2026
2026 BC省提名最新抽签：602人获邀，高薪门槛再降！BC PNP池子人数持续下降
2026 BC省提名最新抽签发出602份邀请，高薪门槛降至时薪55加元。与此同时，BC PNP候选池从5月的9,967人降至8月的8,306人，130—139分高分段人数明显减少。本文解析最新抽签、池子分数变化及未来邀请趋势。
9/3/2026
2026年9月加拿大Express Entry首轮CEC抽选：2,000人获邀，CRS降至521分
加拿大IRCC于2026年9月1日进行新一轮Express Entry加拿大经验类（CEC）抽选，共发出2,000份永久居民申请邀请，最低CRS降至521分。本文分析2026年CEC分数走势，以及510—520分候选人的下一步选择。
9/3/2026
加拿大IRB出台AI使用新规：2026年9月7日起，难民申请、移民上诉等案件使用AI必须遵守新要求
加拿大移民及难民委员会（IRB）宣布，自2026年9月7日起实施新的人工智能使用规则。难民申请、BOC陈述、宣誓书及证人陈述等个人证据不得由AI生成或实质性修改；其他IRB文件如使用AI生成内容，则须进行披露。新规同时涉及AI翻译、法律研究及证据真实性要求。
9/3/2026
Premier Accepts Marco MacLeod’s Resignation from Cabinet
9/2/2026
Dartmouth Affordable Housing Announcement
Nova Scotia has issued an announcement regarding an affordable housing development in Dartmouth. While published through provincial channels, the update centers on local housing infrastructure and availability rather than direct changes to Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) streams, eligibility criteria, or processing details.
9/2/2026
Missing Birth Certificate? Can a DNA Test Prove a Family Relationship for Canadian Immigration?
Missing a birth certificate or dealing with conflicting family records? Learn when IRCC may consider DNA testing to help establish a biological family relationship for Canadian immigration.
9/2/2026
New Halifax French School to Welcome Students September 4
A new French-language school in Halifax is set to open and welcome students on September 4, expanding French-language educational capacity and community infrastructure in Nova Scotia.
9/2/2026
Photos of New École Baie Sainte-Marie
9/2/2026
DNA Chain of Custody for Immigration in Canada
What is chain of custody in a DNA test? Learn how identity verification, professional sample collection and documented sample handling help establish whose DNA was tested for immigration, legal and other official purposes.
9/2/2026
Parent in Canada, Child in China: How Does International Immigration DNA Testing Work?
Parent in Canada and child in China, India or another country? Learn how international immigration DNA testing and sample collection may be coordinated, including identity verification, chain of custody and important steps before collecting DNA samples.
9/2/2026
Immigration DNA Test vs. Regular Paternity Test: What’s the Difference?
What is the difference between an immigration DNA test and a regular home paternity test? Learn why identity verification, professional sample collection and chain of custody may matter when DNA testing is intended for IRCC or other official purposes.
9/2/2026
Received an IRCC DNA Test Request?
Received an IRCC request for DNA testing? Learn what to do before collecting samples, how laboratory and chain-of-custody requirements work, and how DNA sample collection may be coordinated when family members are located in Canada, China, India or other countries.
9/2/2026
加拿大移民什么时候会要求做DNA亲子鉴定？IRCC亲属关系证明与DNA检测指南
加拿大移民什么时候会要求DNA亲子鉴定？本文详解IRCC亲属关系证明、出生证明缺失、Immigration DNA Testing、Chain of Custody，以及加拿大与海外家庭成员如何安排DNA采样和检测。
9/2/2026
Immigration DNA Testing in Canada: When Can IRCC Request a DNA Test?
Immigration DNA Testing in Canada: When Can IRCC Request a DNA Test?
9/2/2026
Release of Progress Monitoring Committee's Final Annual Report - Photos
The Nova Scotia Nominee Program has announced the release of the Progress Monitoring Committee's final annual report alongside related photos. The report outlines monitoring, progress metrics, and oversight activities for provincial program initiatives.
8/31/2026
Statement from Premier on Progress Monitoring Committee’s Third Annual Report
8/31/2026
Progress Monitoring Committee Releases Final Annual Report
The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) Progress Monitoring Committee has released its final annual report. The report outlines monitoring efforts, operational results, and strategic outcomes across Nova Scotia's immigration streams, providing insights into the province's nominee program performance and future planning.
8/31/2026
加拿大法语移民通道持续放宽：5,000人获邀，CRS降至382分，家庭材料准备也要提前
Canada invited 5,000 French-speaking Express Entry candidates with a CRS cut-off of 382. The latest draw highlights growing opportunities for French-speaking applicants and the importance of preparing supporting family and relationship documents early.
8/30/2026
Provincial Tax Refunds for Low-Income Seniors
8/28/2026
Premier Statement on Northern Pulp
The Premier of Nova Scotia issued a statement concerning Northern Pulp. While specific details were not provided in the excerpt, developments surrounding Northern Pulp relate to the province's forestry sector, industrial policy, and regional economic stability, which can influence provincial labour demands and workforce planning.
8/27/2026
2026年8月再调整：小型雇主低工资配额按工作地点计算，境内工签等待LMIA期限延长至90天
加拿大2026年8月更新LMIA政策：小型雇主Low-Wage LMIA配额进一步明确按工作地点计算，同时符合条件的境内工签申请等待LMIA结果的期限由60天延长至90天。本文解析新规对加拿大雇主和外国工人的实际影响。
8/25/2026
Province Supports Research to Strengthen Response to Tick-Borne Diseases
8/25/2026
Manitoba Government Invests in Safe, Affordable Housing for Women and Children Leaving Family Violence
8/25/2026
BC省提名新增1000个名额：机会增加，但真正重要的是你是否符合当前筛选方向
BC PNP获联邦政府额外增加1,000个提名名额，2026年总配额增至6,254个。名额增加为申请人带来新的机会，但申请人仍需符合当前BC PNP项目要求及筛选方向。了解最新政策变化，并根据个人背景制定合理的移民规划，依然至关重要。
8/25/2026
Medical Students Begin Classes in New Cape Breton Medical Sciences Building
8/24/2026
Province Advancing Targeted Transportation Improvements
8/24/2026
Statement on U.S. Tariffs
8/22/2026
Public Consultation Opens on New Protected Areas
8/21/2026
Statement on Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers Meeting
8/21/2026