Update timeline

A running record of changes on official Canadian immigration pages: new rounds, revised figures and programme updates, newest first. Entries are ordered by when this site detected the change; the date shown on the official page is listed separately.

  • Immigration Levels Plan (admissions targets) page updated
    Official page changed Detected · Official page
    Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is pleased to release details of the 2027-2029 Immigration Levels Plan (Levels Plan). The Levels Plan includes temporary resident targets for new arrivals of international students and tem…
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Rural Renewal Stream
    New round Detected · Official date 23 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry
    New round Detected · Official date 27 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry
    New round Detected · Official date 29 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Alberta Opportunity Stream
    New round Detected · Official date 30 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Rural Renewal Stream
    New round Detected · Official date 2 Nov 2026 · Official page
  • MPNP Expression of Interest draws · Skilled Worker Stream – Strategic recruitment invitees
    New round Detected · Official date 5 Nov 2026 · Official page
  • MPNP Expression of Interest draws · Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Occupation-specific selection
    New round Detected · Official date 5 Nov 2026 · Official page
  • New Brunswick invitation and selection rounds · Pathway not specified
    New round Detected · Official date 2 Oct 2026 · Official page
    Construction Education, social and community services Health care Manufacturing Other trades Professional and IT Sales and services Transportation
  • Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) criteria page updated
    Official page changed Detected · Official page
    The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is a points-based system that we use to assess and score your profile and rank it in the Express Entry pool.
  • Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) criteria page updated
    Official page changed Detected · Official page
    The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is a points-based system that we use to assess and score your profile and rank it in the Express Entry pool.
  • BC PNP invitations to apply · Innovate: High Economic Impact
    New round Detected · Official date 29 Oct 2026 · Official page
    Minimum wage of $49/hour and $99,000/year, and NOC 0, 1, 2, or 3
  • Express Entry rounds of invitations · Transport Occupations, 2026-Version 2
    New round Detected · Official date 28 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • Express Entry rounds of invitations · French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2
    New round Detected · Official date 27 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • Express Entry rounds of invitations · Provincial Nominee Program
    New round Detected · Official date 26 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Aviation)
    New round Detected · Official date 19 May 2026 · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Manufacturing)
    Data revised Detected · Official date 15 Jun 2026 · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Health care)
    New round Detected · Official date 9 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry
    New round Detected · Official date 13 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Tourism and Hospitality Stream
    New round Detected · Official date 14 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway
    New round Detected · Official date 16 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (General)
    New round Detected · Official date 20 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • MPNP Expression of Interest draws · Skilled Worker Stream – Strategic recruitment invitees
    New round Detected · Official date 22 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • MPNP Expression of Interest draws · Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Overall Top Scoring
    New round Detected · Official date 22 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • MPNP Expression of Interest draws · Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Completed post-secondary study in Manitoba
    New round Detected · Official date 22 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • BC PNP invitations to apply · Base
    New round Detected · Official date 20 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • Ontario Workforce Priority stream: criteria and scoring page updated
    Official page changed Detected · Official date 20 Oct 2026 · Official page
    Learn how to use the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program to apply for permanent residence in Ontario if you are a foreign worker with a job offer or a self-employed physician.
  • Express Entry program updates page updated
    Official page changed Detected · Official page
    Express Entry is an online system that we use to manage immigration applications for 3 programs:
  • Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) criteria page updated
    Official page changed Detected · Official page
    The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is a points-based system that we use to assess and score your profile and rank it in the Express Entry pool.
  • Express Entry rounds of invitations · French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2
    New round Detected · Official date 16 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • BC PNP invitations to apply · Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative
    New round Detected · Official date 15 Oct 2026 · Official page
    Points
  • Express Entry rounds of invitations · Canadian Experience Class
    New round Detected · Official date 15 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • Immigration Levels Plan (admissions targets) page updated
    Official page changed Detected · Official page
    Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is pleased to release details on the 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan (Levels Plan). The Levels Plan includes temporary resident targets and ranges for new arrivals of international stude…
  • Express Entry rounds of invitations · Provincial Nominee Program
    New round Detected · Official date 13 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • New Brunswick invitation and selection rounds · Pathway not specified
    New round Detected · Official date 25 Sep 2026 · Official page
    Construction Education, social and community services Manufacturing Other trades Professional and IT Sales and services Transportation
  • BC PNP invitations to apply · Care: Childcare
    New round Detected · Official date 8 Oct 2026 · Official page
    Early childhood educators only *
  • MPNP Expression of Interest draws · Skilled Worker Stream – Strategic recruitment invitees
    New round Detected · Official date 8 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • MPNP Expression of Interest draws · Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Occupation-specific selection
    New round Detected · Official date 8 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • MPNP Expression of Interest draws · Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Occupation-specific selection
    New round Detected · Official date 8 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Rural Renewal Stream
    New round Detected · Official date 24 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (General)
    New round Detected · Official date 29 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Alberta Opportunity Stream
    New round Detected · Official date 2 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Aviation)
    New round Detected · Official date 7 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) criteria page updated
    Official page changed Detected · Official page
    The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is a points-based system that we use to assess and score your profile and rank it in the Express Entry pool.
  • Ontario Workforce Priority stream: criteria and scoring page updated
    Official page changed Detected · Official date 6 Oct 2026 · Official page
    Learn how to use the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program to apply for permanent residence in Ontario if you are a foreign worker with a job offer or a self-employed physician.
  • Express Entry rounds of invitations · Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3
    New round Detected · Official date 1 Oct 2026 · Official page
  • Express Entry rounds of invitations · Canadian Experience Class
    New round Detected · Official date 29 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • Express Entry rounds of invitations · Provincial Nominee Program
    New round Detected · Official date 28 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • BC PNP invitations to apply · Innovate: High Economic Impact
    New round Detected · Official date 24 Sep 2026 · Official page
    Minimum wage of $52/hour and $105,000/year, and NOC 0, 1, 2, or 3
  • MPNP Expression of Interest draws · Skilled Worker Stream – Strategic recruitment invitees
    New round Detected · Official date 24 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • MPNP Expression of Interest draws · Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Francophone selection
    New round Detected · Official date 24 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • MPNP Expression of Interest draws · Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Occupation-specific selection
    New round Detected · Official date 24 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • MPNP Expression of Interest draws · Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Occupation-specific selection
    New round Detected · Official date 24 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • Invitations in Arrima (PSTQ) page updated
    Official page changed Detected · Official page
    The decisions to invite persons to submit an application for permanent selection made on the basis of invitation criteria are public under section 45 of the Québec Immigration Act.
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Manufacturing)
    New round Detected · Official date 10 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Agriculture)
    New round Detected · Official date 15 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Health Care)
    New round Detected · Official date 18 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway
    New round Detected · Official date 21 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway
    New round Detected · Official date 22 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Alberta Opportunity Stream
    New round Detected · Official date 23 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • New Brunswick invitation and selection rounds · Pathway not specified
    New round Detected · Official date 10 Sep 2026 · Official page
    Construction Education, social and community services Manufacturing Other trades Professional and IT Sales and services Transportation
  • New Brunswick invitation and selection rounds · Francophone Workers in New Brunswick New Brunswick Francophone Priorities
    New round Detected · Official date 11 Sep 2026 · Official page
    Construction Education, social and community services Manufacturing Other trades Professional and IT Sales and services Transportation
  • New Brunswick invitation and selection rounds · Employment in New Brunswick
    New round Detected · Official date 17 Sep 2026 · Official page
    Construction Education, social and community services Manufacturing Other trades Professional and IT Sales and services Transportation
  • New Brunswick invitation and selection rounds · New Brunswick Graduates New Brunswick Experience
    New round Detected · Official date 15 Sep 2026 · Official page
    Construction Education, social and community services Manufacturing Other trades Professional and IT Sales and services
  • BC PNP invitations to apply · Base
    New round Detected · Official date 22 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • New Brunswick invitation and selection rounds · Pathway not specified
    Data revised Detected · Official date 3 Jun 2026 · Official page
    Construction trades Education, social and community services Health care Manufacturing Other trades Professional and IT Sales and services Transportation
  • New Brunswick invitation and selection rounds · Pathway not specified
    New round Detected · Official date 22 Jul 2026 · Official page
    Construction trades Education, social and community services Health care Manufacturing Other trades Professional and IT Sales and services Transportation
  • New Brunswick invitation and selection rounds · Pathway not specified
    New round Detected · Official date 10 Aug 2026 · Official page
    Construction trades Education, social and community services Manufacturing Other trades Professional and IT Sales and services Transportation
  • New Brunswick invitation and selection rounds · Francophone workers in New Brunswick / New Brunswick Francophone priorities
    New round Detected · Official date 16 Jul 2026 · Official page
    Education, social and community services Food and accommodation Health care Manufacturing Professional and IT Sales and services Transportation
  • New Brunswick invitation and selection rounds · Employment in New Brunswick
    New round Detected · Official date 16 Jul 2026 · Official page
    Education, social and community services Health care Manufacturing Professional and IT Sales and services Transportation
  • New Brunswick invitation and selection rounds · New Brunswick Experience / New Brunswick Priorities
    New round Detected · Official date 16 Jul 2026 · Official page
    Construction trades Health care
  • New Brunswick invitation and selection rounds · New Brunswick Graduates
    New round Detected · Official date 18 Jul 2026 · Official page
    Construction trades Education, social and community services Health care Manufacturing Other trades Professional and IT Sales and services Transportation
  • BC PNP invitations to apply · Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative
    New round Detected · Official date 17 Sep 2026 · Official page
    Points
  • Invitations in Arrima (PSTQ) page updated
    Official page changed Detected · Official page
    The decisions to invite persons to submit an application for permanent selection made on the basis of invitation criteria are public under section 45 of the Québec Immigration Act.
  • Express Entry rounds of invitations · Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1
    New round Detected · Official date 16 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • Express Entry rounds of invitations · Canadian Experience Class
    New round Detected · Official date 15 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • Invitations in Arrima (PSTQ) page updated
    Official page changed Detected · Official page
    The decisions to invite persons to submit an application for permanent selection made on the basis of invitation criteria are public under section 45 of the Québec Immigration Act.
  • Express Entry rounds of invitations · Provincial Nominee Program
    New round Detected · Official date 14 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • BC PNP invitations to apply · Care: Childcare
    New round Detected · Official date 10 Sep 2026 · Official page
    Early childhood educators only *
  • MPNP Expression of Interest draws · Skilled Worker Stream – Strategic recruitment invitees
    New round Detected · Official date 10 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • MPNP Expression of Interest draws · Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Completed post-secondary study in Manitoba
    New round Detected · Official date 10 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • MPNP Expression of Interest draws · Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Francophone selection
    New round Detected · Official date 10 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • MPNP Expression of Interest draws · Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Occupation-specific selection
    New round Detected · Official date 10 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Alberta Opportunity Stream
    New round Detected · Official date 1 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway
    New round Detected · Official date 3 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry
    New round Detected · Official date 9 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • Invitations in Arrima (PSTQ) page updated
    Official page changed Detected · Official page
    The decisions to invite persons to submit an application for permanent selection made on the basis of invitation criteria are public under section 45 of the Québec Immigration Act.
  • Express Entry rounds of invitations · Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3
    New round Detected · Official date 4 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • Express Entry rounds of invitations · Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1
    New round Detected · Official date 3 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • Express Entry rounds of invitations · Canadian Experience Class
    New round Detected · Official date 1 Sep 2026 · Official page
  • Invitations in Arrima (PSTQ) page updated
    Official page changed Detected · Official page
    The decisions to invite persons to submit an application for permanent selection made on the basis of invitation criteria are public under section 45 of the Québec Immigration Act.
  • Express Entry rounds of invitations · Provincial Nominee Program
    New round Detected · Official date 31 Aug 2026 · Official page
  • MPNP Expression of Interest draws · Skilled Worker Stream – Strategic recruitment invitees
    New round Detected · Official date 27 Aug 2026 · Official page
  • MPNP Expression of Interest draws · Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Francophone selection
    New round Detected · Official date 27 Aug 2026 · Official page
  • MPNP Expression of Interest draws · Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Occupation-specific selection
    New round Detected · Official date 27 Aug 2026 · Official page
  • MPNP Expression of Interest draws · Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Occupation-specific selection
    New round Detected · Official date 27 Aug 2026 · Official page
  • Invitations in Arrima (PSTQ) page updated
    Official page changed Detected · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Alberta Opportunity Stream
    New round Detected · Official date 14 Aug 2026 · Official page
  • AAIP processing times and draw history · Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry
    New round Detected · Official date 19 Aug 2026 · Official page
  • BC PNP invitations to apply · Base
    New round Detected · Official date 25 Aug 2026 · Official page

Latest 40 rounds

Date Federal / Province / Territory Invitation category Invitations Cut-off Notes
Manitoba Skilled Worker Stream – Strategic recruitment invitees 78 Not published
Manitoba Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Occupation-specific selection 448 Not published
Alberta Rural Renewal Stream 173 51
Alberta Alberta Opportunity Stream 132 59
Alberta Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry 64 50
British Columbia Innovate: High Economic Impact 248 131 Points
British Columbia Innovate: High Economic Impact 524 N/A Minimum wage of $49/hour and $99,000/year, and NOC 0, 1, 2, or 3
Federal (Express Entry) Transport Occupations 150 477
Alberta Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry 19 60
Federal (Express Entry) French-Language proficiency 5,000 407
Federal (Express Entry) Provincial Nominee Program 792 761
Alberta Rural Renewal Stream 37 51
Manitoba Skilled Worker Stream – Strategic recruitment invitees 57 Not published
Manitoba Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Overall Top Scoring 513 846
Manitoba Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Completed post-secondary study in Manitoba 734 816
British Columbia Regional <5 118
Alberta Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (General) 386 60
British Columbia Base 10 118
Alberta Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway <10 49
Federal (Express Entry) French-Language proficiency 5,000 435
British Columbia Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative 16 54 Points
Federal (Express Entry) Canadian Experience Class 2,500 519
Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream 25 73
Alberta Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry 53 57
Federal (Express Entry) Provincial Nominee Program 752 772
Alberta Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Health care) 97 60
British Columbia Build: Construction Trades 115 94 All priority construction occupations *
British Columbia Care: Veterinary Care <5 86 All priority veterinary care occupations; Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) with valid professional designation
British Columbia Care: Health 82 76 All priority health care occupations *
British Columbia Care: Childcare 86 99 Early childhood educators only *
Manitoba Skilled Worker Stream – Strategic recruitment invitees 83 Not published
Manitoba Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Occupation-specific selection 211 Not published
Manitoba Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Occupation-specific selection 46 Not published
Alberta Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Aviation) 22 56
New Brunswick Pathway not specified 203 Not published Construction Education, social and community services Health care Manufacturing Other trades Professional and IT Sales and services Transportation
Alberta Alberta Opportunity Stream 123 54
Federal (Express Entry) Trades Occupations 3,500 476
Alberta Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (General) 200 64
Federal (Express Entry) Canadian Experience Class 2,000 518
Federal (Express Entry) Provincial Nominee Program 733 725