Canadian immigration newsroom.
News releases, backgrounders and statements from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, plus every Express Entry round of invitations — pulled live from official Canada.ca feeds and refreshed hourly. Each item links to the original source.
Canada refocusing Express Entry on top talent that drives economic growth
October 16, 2026—Kitchener, Ontario—Building a stronger Canada means restoring confidence in a well-managed immigration system that meets our economic needs. This includes attracting and retaining skilled talent to complement the Canadian workforce and drive economic growth.
Changes to Express Entry for high-wage occupations
On November 3, 2026, changes to Express Entry willintroduce points for eligible Canadian work experience or qualifying job offers in highwage occupations, and remove labour market impact assessment (LMIA) requirements for qualifying job offers used to establish program eligibility and obtain Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points
Express Entry draw #450: 5,000 invitations, CRS 435
Round type: French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2. Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 435.
Minister Metlege Diab to make an announcement in Kitchener
Express Entry draw #449: 2,500 invitations, CRS 519
Round type: Canadian Experience Class. Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 519.
Express Entry draw #448: 752 invitations, CRS 772
Round type: Provincial Nominee Program. Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 772.
Minister Metlege Diab highlights new Productivity Mega Deduction to help businesses invest, grow, and create jobs in Canada
Canada has what the world wants: abundant energy and critical minerals, the most educated workforce in the world, access to 1.5 billion consumers through our free trade agreements and the strongest fiscal position in the G7. We are building on these advantages to make Canada the best place in the world to invest, build and grow.
Minister Metlege Diab to highlight new Productivity Mega Deduction that will help businesses invest, grow, and create jobs in Canada
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will highlight recent government changes to Canada’s business tax system, boosting Canada’s advantage as the most competitive G7 country for new business investment. A media availability will follow.
Express Entry draw #447: 3,500 invitations, CRS 476
Round type: Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3. Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 476.
Projects aimed at supporting Francophone minority communities
The Centre for Innovation in Francophone Immigration (CIFI) aims to integrate Francophone perspectives into immigration programs in Canada. It promotes immigration to French-speaking employers, facilitates access to programs and supports the growth of Francophone minority communities (FMCs). The CIFI supports innovative projects to reduce obstacles to immigration and offers funding to improve the promotion of FMCs internationally, the recruitment and the selection of French-speaking candidates and their support towards permanent residence. In addition, the CIFI supports projects that facilitate the collection of evidence and the implementation of research that highlights lessons learned and promising practices that can contribute to concrete solutions for an improved immigration pathway.
Canada is supporting new projects to promote Francophone immigration and strengthen Francophone minority communities
Collaboration is essential to addressing Canada’s workforce needs and responding to the realities facing Francophone communities. Given the challenges posed by labour shortages and the ongoing need to attract and retain talent, Canada is joining forces with its partners and reinforcing its commitment to Francophone immigration.
Express Entry draw #446: 2,000 invitations, CRS 518
Round type: Canadian Experience Class. Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 518.
Express Entry draw #445: 733 invitations, CRS 725
Round type: Provincial Nominee Program. Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 725.
Minister Metlege Diab to make an announcement regarding Francophone immigration in St. John’s
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a press conference in St. John’s to unveil innovative projects to strengthen Francophone immigration in Newfoundland and Labrador and other Francophone minority communities outside Quebec. Minister Metlege Diab will be joined by the Honourable Lin Paddock, Minister of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development for Newfoundland and Labrador. A media availability will follow.
Express Entry draw #444: 250 invitations, CRS 389
Round type: Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1. Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 389.
Express Entry draw #443: 2,000 invitations, CRS 519
Round type: Canadian Experience Class. Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 519.
Express Entry draw #442: 576 invitations, CRS 734
Round type: Provincial Nominee Program. Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 734.
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.
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.
Minister Metlege Diab to highlight the extension of the federal fuel excise tax relief on gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuels for Canadians
Minister Metlege Diab to highlight the extension of federal fuel excise tax relief on gasoline, diesel and aviation fuels for Canadians
Express Entry draw #441: 3,500 invitations, CRS 475
Round type: Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3. Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 475.
Express Entry draw #440: 229 invitations, CRS 198
Round type: Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1. Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 198.
Express Entry draw #439: 2,000 invitations, CRS 521
Round type: Canadian Experience Class. Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 521.
Express Entry draw #438: 562 invitations, CRS 697
Round type: Provincial Nominee Program. Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 697.