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IRCC UpdatesJuly 18, 2026

Canada improves fairness for applicants by ending post-graduation work permit “flagpoling”

A safe and secure flow of goods and people across the Canada–United States border is critical to North America’s economy and the close person-to-person ties that Canadians and Americans enjoy. That’s why we continue to look for ways to make it easier and faster to cross the border without compromising the integrity of our immigration system.

By CAN·MIGRATE Editorial·Reviewed by Licensed Immigration Consultant·Published July 18, 2026·1 min read

Canada improves fairness for applicants by ending post-graduation work permit “flagpoling” — Work Permits
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  • That’s why we continue to look for ways to make it easier and faster to cross the border without compromising the integrity of our immigration system..
  • A safe and secure flow of goods and people across the Canada–United States border is critical to North America’s economy and the close person-to-person ties that Canadians and Americans enjoy.
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