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Next GST payment is coming Canada-wide on April 2, and millions could also be watching for newly announced extra GST top-up
Check out next confirmed GST payment, who may qualify, how much you could get, and major GST changes coming in 2026 
https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/new-gst-payment-canada-april-2026/
New Quebec social assistance payments are coming next week, with eligible recipients set to receive their next deposit on March 31
Check out the full details on Quebec assistance payments, timelines, and what to expect next
https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/quebec-social-assistance-payments-2026/
Federal minimum wage in Canada has now been officially confirmed to rise to $18.15 per hour starting April 1, 2026
Check out who gets the raise and what workers across Canada need to check on their first April paycheque
The Government of Canada has officially confirmed the federal minimum wage will rise to $18.15 per hour starting April 1, 2026.
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Immigration Minister has accepted recommendations by the new Auditor General of Canada report on the international student program released on March 23
Check out the full details AG's report and the new measures expected to come soon
https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/international-students-in-canada-changes/
Canada just announced new PR support program for Francophone students in Ontario to help them transition to permanent residence
Check out full details and how this could impact your PR journey
https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/new-canada-pr-pathway-for-french-students/
Canada’s Immigration Minister to deliver remarks and funding announcement in Sudbury, Ontario on Friday, March 20
Check out what this announcement could be and where to watch the announcement LIVE
Canada’s Immigration Minister, Lena Metlege Diab, is set to make an announcement in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, on Friday, March 20, in an event tied to
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Canada’s immigration backlog has finally dropped below 1 million in 2026, but permanent residence backlog climbed to its highest level on record
Check out latest official IRCC backlog breakdown and categories where processing volumes slow down in 2026
https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/canada-immigration-backlog-2026/
3 immigrants were killed across 3 provinces in a short span of time, raising urgent concerns about immigrant safety in Canada
Our news report sheds light on similar cases, the broader pattern of violence, and need for stronger action on immigrant safety
https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/canada-shaken-as-3-immigrants-killed/
The latest Express Entry draw on March 17 invited 4,000 Canadian Experience Class candidates and brought the CRS cutoff down to 507, its lowest level since 2024
Check out full details, what this draw means, and what could happen next for Express Entry candidates in the pool
https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/latest-express-entry-draw-on-march-17/
Canada’s new Express Entry draw on March 16 invited 362 candidates for permanent residence with the CRS score of 742 or more
Check out full details and the latest CRS score distribution in the pool
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw on March 16, 2026, targeting candidates with provincial nominations.
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Canada just announced new immigration measures that could help rural employers retain foreign workers and address labour shortages across Canada
Check out what the new rules mean and who could benefit the most
https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/canada-immigration-measures-for-tfwp-2026/
New Canadian citizenship rules in 2026 has changed who can claim citizenship and how the citizenship test process now works
Check out who benefits, what changed, and what it means for your case going forward
https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/new-canada-citizenship-rules-2026/
Eligible Ontarian taxpayers will be getting the third Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payment of 2026 on March 10
Check out Ontario Trillium Benefit eligibility, how much you can get, and upcoming OTB payment dates for 2026
https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/ontario-trillium-benefit-payment-mar-2026/
#BreakingNews - Canada launches a new TR to PR pathway for 33,000 work permit holders already in the country, across key sectors
Check out full details, who could be eligible, what is known so far, and what temporary workers should do now
https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/canada-tr-to-pr-pathway-for-33000-workers/
Canada’s daylight saving time 2026 starts on March 8 and a decision by one of the provinces could trigger making daylight saving time permanent
Check out full details and what this weekend’s clock change could mean for Canadians
https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/canada-daylight-saving-time-2026/
IRCC just held third Express Entry draw of March, issuing 5,500 permanent residence invitations under French category. CRS cutoff: 397
A total of 9,764 ITAs sent in the last 3 days
Check out full details & what to expect in coming weeks
https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/new-express-entry-draw-march-2026/
IRCC just kicked off March with a PNP-only Express Entry draw, sending 264 new PR invitations today.
CRS cutoff drops by 79 points to 710
Check out full details and latest CRS score distribution in the pool as of March 2026
https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/first-express-entry-draw-of-march-2026/
Federal minimum wage is set to rise again on April 1, 2026, with the hourly rate projected to move from $17.75 to about $18.10
Check out full details on minimum wage increase coming in April, what the raise means, and the massive living-wage gap
https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/new-canada-minimum-wage-increase-2026/
