Medical Examination for Permanent Residence Applicants

Aug 4, 2026 | Press Room

IRCC has extended its temporary public policy that allows certain foreign nationals already in Canada to be exempt from completing a new Immigration Medical Examination (IME) until October 5, 2029. Applicants may qualify for an exemption if they completed an IME...

Canada expands online passport renewal to all eligible adults

Jul 29, 2026 | Press Room

The Government of Canada has announced the nationwide expansion of its online passport renewal service, making it available to all eligible adult Canadians living in Canada. The initiative is designed to provide Canadians with a more convenient and secure way to renew...

Ontario Workforce Priority stream

Jul 29, 2026 | Press Room

The Ontario Workforce Priority Stream is a new immigration pathway under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) that enables eligible foreign workers with a qualifying job offer to pursue permanent residence in Ontario. The stream is open to candidates across a...