Canada Immigration News

08/15/2026

Saskatchewan had the third-lowest provincial unemployment rate in July at 6.0%, below the national rate of 6.4%. https://canadaimmigration.news/saskatchewan-unemployment-rate-falls/

Saskatchewan unemployment rate falls to 6.0%, signaling a stronger labour market and potential opportunities for workers and newcomers in 2026.

08/15/2026

The Northwest Territories has restored its 2026 nominee allocation to 300, supporting employers and eligible foreign workers while responding to the territory’s workforce needs. https://canadaimmigration.news/northwest-territories-raises-2026-immigration-allocation-to-300-nominees/

08/14/2026

A recent study suggests immigrant fertility patterns are becoming more similar to those of Canadian-born Canadians, highlighting evolving demographic trends across the country. https://canadaimmigration.news/study-finds-immigrant-fertility-gap-in-canada-has-narrowed-significantly/

08/14/2026

The latest LMIA update puts the High-Wage Stream at 88 business days for July 2026. Employers can use these averages when planning recruitment and temporary foreign worker applications. https://canadaimmigration.news/canadas-new-lmia-processing-times-updated-for-employers-and-foreign-workers/

Canada’s labour market keeps growing. And with growth comes paperwork. On August 7, 2026, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) released updated processing times for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications.

08/14/2026

Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate fell to 6.0% in July, below Canada’s 6.4% rate, while construction added 4,600 jobs year over year. https://canadaimmigration.news/saskatchewan-unemployment-rate-falls/

08/14/2026

The Northwest Territories has increased its 2026 nominee allocation to 300, adding 103 spaces and creating more room for eligible workers seeking permanent residence through the territorial program. https://canadaimmigration.news/northwest-territories-raises-2026-immigration-allocation-to-300-nominees/

Northwest Territories raises its 2026 immigration allocation to 300 nominees, creating more opportunities for skilled workers seeking permanent residence in Canada.

08/13/2026

Starting September 1, 2026, selected applicants in Nova Scotia's Skilled Worker, Graduate, and Express Entry streams must pay a $1,000 provincial application fee. https://canadaimmigration.news/nova-scotia-introduces-1000-dollar-fee-for-worker-immigration-streams/

08/13/2026

Canada’s latest LMIA figures show average processing times of 88 business days for the High-Wage Stream and 73 days for the Low-Wage Stream, helping employers and foreign workers plan recruitment timelines. https://canadaimmigration.news/canadas-new-lmia-processing-times-updated-for-employers-and-foreign-workers/

08/13/2026

British Columbia continues to support economic growth through targeted immigration, issuing 505 BC PNP invitations to candidates in priority occupations across essential sectors. https://canadaimmigration.news/bc-pnp-invites-505-candidates-in-new-healthcare-childcare-and-construction-draws/

08/13/2026

A new study found the fertility gap between immigrants and Canadian-born Canadians has narrowed significantly, as newcomer family patterns increasingly reflect broader demographic trends in Canada. https://canadaimmigration.news/study-finds-immigrant-fertility-gap-in-canada-has-narrowed-significantly/

A new study examining fertility patterns in Canada has found that the difference between immigrant and Canadian-born fertility rates has narrowed considerably over the past 2 decades.