Effective November 3, 2026, IRCC is eliminating LMIA requirements for qualifying job offers under Express Entry and introducing up to 100 CRS points for high-wage occupations.

In 2026, PNP officers are applying a third scrutiny to job creation plans: can the local labour market actually supply the workers the business plan depends on? Here is what a defensible hiring plan looks like — and why most files fall short.

PNP officers compare job creation commitments against ESDC labour market data. Most files miss this. Here is what Canada's 2026 labour force data signals — and how to build it into your client's business case.