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September is a busy month for Canadian immigration, and if you’re planning to study, work or settle in Canada, there are...
09/03/2026

September is a busy month for Canadian immigration, and if you’re planning to study, work or settle in Canada, there are some important changes you should know about.

From higher study permit proof-of-funds requirements and new Nova Scotia PNP fees, to Saskatchewan and B.C. intake opportunities, Manitoba employer rules and increased study permit checks, a lot is happening this month. Pasted markdown.md

Some of these changes are already in effect, while others have important deadlines coming up in September.
👉 Swipe through this post to see what’s changing and who could be affected.

And remember, immigration rules can be confusing, and the right pathway depends on your individual situation.

Thinking about studying, working or getting PR in Canada? 🇨🇦 Send us a DM and let’s discuss your immigration options.

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Canada is prioritizing healthcare professionals, but what does that actually mean for you? Our recent post about the 37 ...
09/02/2026

Canada is prioritizing healthcare professionals, but what does that actually mean for you?

Our recent post about the 37 eligible healthcare and social services occupations generated many questions:

Do I qualify?
Is my occupation included?
What should I start preparing now?

This Sunday, Kyriaki Papadopoulou, RCIC, will be LIVE on YouTube to break it all down.

We’ll discuss the occupations included, who may qualify and the practical steps healthcare professionals should consider when preparing for Canadian immigration opportunities.

📅 Sunday, September 6, 2026
⏰ 11:00 a.m. PT
🌍 7:00 p.m. WAT/BST | 8:00 p.m. CEST/SAST | 11:30 p.m. IST
📍 Live on the KPIS Canada YouTube channel

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🇨🇦 Canada’s highest minimum wage has officially crossed $20/hour.As of September 1, 2026, two Canadian territories have ...
09/02/2026

🇨🇦 Canada’s highest minimum wage has officially crossed $20/hour.

As of September 1, 2026, two Canadian territories have increased their minimum wages:

📍 Nunavut: $19.75 → $20.17/hour
📍 Northwest Territories: $16.95 → $17.20/hour

At $20.17/hour, Nunavut now has the highest general minimum wage anywhere in Canada, surpassing every province and the federal minimum wage of $18.15/hour. Pasted markdown.md

But where does your province stand?

Minimum wages across Canada currently range from $15.00/hour in Alberta to $20.17/hour in Nunavut, and more changes are already coming. Pasted markdown.md

On October 1, Ontario, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan are all scheduled to increase their rates. Pasted markdown.md

👉 Swipe through to see the current minimum wage across Canada and what’s changing next.

What’s the minimum wage where you live — and do you think it matches the cost of living?

Canada has updated the Express Entry pool again, and the latest numbers show something interesting.As of August 30, 2026...
09/02/2026

Canada has updated the Express Entry pool again, and the latest numbers show something interesting.

As of August 30, 2026, there are 226,673 candidates in the pool.
That is only 186 fewer profiles than August 16.

But underneath that small overall change, the pool shifted quite a bit.

The biggest drop came in the 351–400 range, which fell by 1,776 candidates.

At the same time, the number of higher-scoring candidates increased. The 501–600 range grew by 885 profiles, while the 601–1,200 range increased by 120.

So what does this mean?
The pool is still highly competitive at the top.

There are now:

• 19,542 candidates between CRS 501–600
• 559 candidates between CRS 601–1,200
• 74,105 candidates between CRS 451–500
• 60,413 candidates between CRS 401–450

And remember, this August 30 snapshot does NOT include the two draws that followed:

• August 31 PNP draw — 562 ITAs, CRS 697
• September 1 CEC draw — 2,000 ITAs, CRS 521

So the current pool will already look different again.
The bigger takeaway is that Express Entry is no longer just about asking, “What is my CRS score?”

You also need to understand which draws you are actually eligible for.

CEC cut-offs have stayed much higher this year, while category-based selections such as French and healthcare have invited candidates at significantly lower CRS scores.

So if your CRS isn’t where you want it to be, don’t only wait for the score to drop. Look at your full profile, your occupation, French-language ability, PNP options and other category-based opportunities.

What CRS range are you currently sitting in?

🚨 BREAKING: 2,000 CEC candidates have just been invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence! IRCC has conducted a ...
09/01/2026

🚨 BREAKING: 2,000 CEC candidates have just been invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence!

IRCC has conducted a new Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw today, September 1.

🇨🇦 Invitations issued: 2,000
📊 CRS cut-off: 521
⏰ Tie-breaking rule: August 18, 2026 at 3:24 a.m. UTC

This is especially interesting after the August 18 CEC draw, which invited only 1,000 candidates at a CRS cut-off of 523. Today, the number of invitations has doubled while the cut-off has dropped by 2 points.

For candidates sitting around the low 520s, every point continues to matter.

And with September only just beginning, the big question now is: will we see the CEC cut-off continue to fall?

If you received an ITA today, congratulations! 🎉🇨🇦

Still waiting in the pool? Drop your CRS score in the comments

Alberta continues to invite candidates for permanent residence, and its latest draws saw 767 invitations issued through ...
09/01/2026

Alberta continues to invite candidates for permanent residence, and its latest draws saw 767 invitations issued through two AAIP pathways.

On August 14, Alberta invited 743 candidates through the Alberta Opportunity Stream with a minimum score of just 58.

Then on August 19, another 24 candidates were invited through the Dedicated Health Care Pathway (non-Express Entry), with a minimum score of 60. Pasted markdown.md

And Alberta still has room for more nominations.

The province’s 2026 allocation has increased to 6,603 nomination spaces. As of August 25, Alberta had issued 4,560 nominations, leaving 2,043 spaces available for the remainder of the year. Pasted markdown.md

Healthcare, technology, construction and manufacturing continue to be among Alberta’s immigration priorities in 2026. Pasted markdown.md

If Alberta is on your radar for Canadian PR, don’t focus on the draw score alone. Your occupation, work experience, current location, job offer and the specific AAIP stream you qualify for can all matter.

Want to know whether Alberta could be an option for you? Send us a DM or use the link in our bio to book a consultation.

09/01/2026

Remote work offers flexibility, but it may also create an immigration issue for workers planning to apply through an employer-supported Ontario immigration stream.

A common assumption is that a job qualifies as long as the employer is based or registered in Ontario. However, the employer’s physical business location and the location where the employee actually works or reports to work can affect eligibility.

This becomes especially important when a company closes its physical office and adopts a fully remote model.

Hybrid positions may be treated differently, but applicants still need to confirm whether the work arrangement, business location and employer meet the applicable OINP requirements.

In our latest video, we explain what remote and hybrid workers should check before relying on their job offer for an Ontario nomination. We also discuss how federal Express Entry programs may treat qualifying remote Canadian work experience differently.

Subscribe to KPIS Canada for more clear and practical Canadian immigration information.

08/31/2026

As tensions between Canada and the U.S. continue to escalate, negotiations are completely stalled and steep tariffs are set to be implemented on both sides.

Trump’s approach to the relationship between the U.S. and Canada is starkly different from the way past presidents have handled negotiations with Canada in the past.
Here’s a comparison of how Obama and Trump each discussed U.S.-Canada relations.
What are your thoughts?

🇨🇦 BREAKING: Another Express Entry draw — and this time, the PNP cutoff has dropped significantly.IRCC has issued 562 In...
08/31/2026

🇨🇦 BREAKING: Another Express Entry draw — and this time, the PNP cutoff has dropped significantly.

IRCC has issued 562 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Express Entry candidates with a provincial nomination.

📌 Draw type: Provincial Nominee Program
📌 ITAs issued: 562
📌 CRS cut-off: 697
📌 Tie-breaking rule: April 12, 2026 at 4:32 a.m. UTC

What makes this draw particularly interesting?

The CRS cut-off dropped by 63 points from the previous PNP round, making 697 the lowest PNP cut-off score of 2026 so far.

This also marks IRCC’s 50th Express Entry draw of the year.

And the bigger picture is worth watching: 2026 has continued to favour candidates with connections to Canada, particularly provincial nominees and those with Canadian work experience, alongside major category-based selections such as French-language proficiency and healthcare.

If your CRS score isn’t competitive enough on its own, this is another reminder of why Provincial Nominee Programs should not be overlooked. A provincial nomination can add 600 CRS points to an Express Entry profile.

Are you currently waiting in the Express Entry pool? Drop your CRS score below 👇

September is bringing a new wave of changes across Canada, and some of them could affect everyday costs, businesses, ben...
08/31/2026

September is bringing a new wave of changes across Canada, and some of them could affect everyday costs, businesses, benefits and cross-border trade.

From new Canadian counter-tariffs on U.S. goods and the return of the federal fuel excise tax, to an expanded disability benefit supplement, new border rules, AgriInvest deadlines and the Canada–U.K. CPTPP coming into force, there’s a lot happening in one month.

A few dates to watch closely:

• September 1 — several regulatory and program changes begin
• September 8 — new counter-tariffs on certain U.S. goods take effect
• September 30 — important deadlines and exemptions end

What stands out most is how many of these changes are tied to Canada’s wider economic response to shifting trade relationships and cost pressures.

For households, some changes may affect prices.

For businesses, there may be new support and new compliance requirements.

For farmers, commercial drivers and exporters, there are specific deadlines and opportunities to pay attention to.

Swipe through for the full breakdown and save it so you can come back to the dates.

Which September change do you think will have the biggest impact?

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