Express Entry Job Offers No Longer Need an LMIA From November 3

Starting November 3, 2026, a job offer can count in Express Entry without a Labour Market Impact Assessment. IRCC says an LMIA will no longer be required for program eligibility or for Comprehensive Ranking System points. Holding one will not add points or move a profile ahead of others. The online system is not ready […]

Immigration Minister Says the Next Levels Plan Is Still Due in November

Immigration Minister Lena Diab says Canada’s immigration levels could rise, and that the next plan is still due in November. Speaking in Kitchener on October 16, Diab was asked how the government could consider higher immigration while housing remains difficult to afford. She pointed to the sharp slowdown in population growth. “We’ve taken a step […]

Immigration Options for Older Applicants

Age can make some Canadian immigration programs less competitive, but it does not prevent someone from applying. Under Express Entry, applicants aged 45 or older receive no CRS points for age, which can significantly reduce their chances in general draws. Other programs may offer stronger possibilities. Provincial nominee streams, the Atlantic Immigration Program and rural […]