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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 https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/new-canada-minimum-wage-april-2026/

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 https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/immigration-minister-to-make-announcement/

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 safetyhttps://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 https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/new-canada-express-entry-draw-march-16/

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/