March 2026 Provincial Nomination Updates

Canadian permanent residence

March 2026 Provincial Nomination Updates

March 31, 2026: Effective March 30, 2026, new regulatory changes to the Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) give exclusive jurisdiction of the assessment of the applicant’s “ability to economically establish” and “intent to reside” in the province to the province.

Amendments to the Citizenship Act in Force

As of December 15, 2025, the provisions of Bill C-3 are now in force. This means that the first generational limit to Canadian citizenship by descent has now been removed.

New Immigration Measures for Doctors

New IRCC pathway offers permanent residency for internationally trained physicians with recent Canadian work experience. Learn eligibility and key details.