On January 5, 2026, Saskatchewan announced an urgent change to the first application intake window for sectors subject to the 2026 caps.
The opening date for these sectors has been moved to January 13, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., replacing the previously scheduled date of January 6.
This update affects candidates in the Trucking, Retail Trade, and Accommodation and Food Services sectors, which now share a limited portion of the total SINP allocation. For 2026, the intake windows are scheduled for January 13, March 2, May 4, July 6, September 7, and November 2.
Crucially, applications will be accepted only from candidates with six months or less remaining on their current work permit. Employers in these industries may submit applications only during one of the six designated windows. Candidates with work permits valid for more than six months will not be eligible for these specific intake rounds.
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January 6, 2026
New quarterly demographic data from Statistics Canada reveals a notable shift in Canada's temporary resident landscape.
By the fourth quarter of 2025, the country saw approximately 477,000 study permit holders, marking a substantial decrease from earlier in the year.
Work permit holders numbered around 1.48 million during the same period. Meanwhile, asylum claimants and protected persons reached roughly 505,000, reflecting year-over-year growth in this category.
The figures indicate shifting patterns in Canada's immigration landscape, with permit holders and their families comprising the largest segment of temporary residents nationwide.
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January 5, 2026
Statistics Canada's latest census data reveals the country's remarkable linguistic landscape, tracking language knowledge across immigrant populations from various periods.
While English and French remain Canada's official languages, the data highlights significant growth in other major languages spoken at home.
Mandarin leads among Chinese languages with 987,300 speakers, followed by Cantonese at 724,925. Punjabi speakers number 942,165, while Hindi reaches 761,425.
Tagalog represents 737,560 speakers, and Spanish accounts for 1,171,455.
Among recent immigrants arriving between 2016 and 2021, language diversity has intensified, with substantial increases in Arabic, Persian, and various South Asian languages, demonstrating Canada's evolving multicultural identity.
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January 5, 2026
Ontario expands worker mobility and free trade in 2026 Ontario is introducing new labour mobility and free-trade rules starting January 1, 2026.
These reforms will make it easier for certified professionals from other Canadian provinces to start working in Ontario without delays.
More than 300 regulated occupations will benefit, helping employers fill critical shortages faster. The changes also support health-care staffing by simplifying recognition for out-of-province professionals.
Under these new rules, certified professionals from other Canadian provinces, including engineers, architects, electricians, and various healthcare workers, can begin practicing in Ontario within just 10 business days of credential verification.
Ontario is working with other provinces and territories to reduce trade barriers and improve access to Canadian markets. These agreements aim to cut red tape and support economic growth. The overall goal is to protect workers, strengthen the economy and make it easier to live and work across Canada.
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January 3, 2026
