Immigration Insights

In August 2026, Alberta issued 95 invitations through the Alberta Express Entry Stream’s Accelerated Tech Pathway. The minimum Worker Expression of Interest score was 60. But Alberta was not simply searching for anyone who works in technology. To be considered, a candidate generally needs several pieces to align:

How do candidates get into Alberta’s searchable pools? Alberta recently issued invitations through several targeted worker pathways. However, seeing your occupation mentioned in a draw does not automatically place you under consideration. For Alberta Express Entry Priority Sector draws, candidates must first establish the correct federal and provincial profiles—and ensure that their occupation, qualifications and supporting evidence align.

Every year, thousands of people begin their Canadian immigration journey. While many applications can be completed independently, others choose to work with a licensed immigration professional for guidance. Selecting the right representative is an important decision. Understanding who is authorized to provide immigration advice can help protect your time, your finances, and your future.

Express Entry is Canada's most competitive pathway to permanent residence — and your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score is the single number that determines whether Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sends you an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Without an ITA, you cannot submit a permanent residence application through Express Entry. Understanding how your score is calculated is not optional; it is the foundation of any serious immigration strategy.

For many newcomers, the difference between an open work permit and an employer‑specific (closed) work permit is not explained clearly at the start. They only discover the limits when a job offer changes, a workplace becomes unsafe, or a better opportunity appears in another province. By then, the wrong decision can be expensive, stressful, and difficult to unwind.

Canada has quietly moved from a high-volume immigration model to a tightly targeted, sector-specific system that concentrates opportunities in healthcare and construction. For internationally trained professionals, this is no longer “business as usual”—it is a structural reset that changes how, when, and who gets integrated.

Many newcomers assume that immigration pathways and career pathways are the same thing. In reality, they are connected—but they serve very different purposes. In this blog post... CNAP breaks it down for you.

The question is no longer simply: "How do I immigrate to Canada?" The question is becoming: "Where does Canada need workers most?" As provinces continue to adjust their programs, understanding workforce demand, credential recognition, housing considerations, and regional opportunities becomes more important than ever. At CNAP Canada, we continue to monitor how workforce development, housing, and immigration pathways intersect across the country.

Canada's June 2026 immigration update: IRCC processing time shifts across AIP, PNP, and Express Entry, proposed program reforms, and confirmed Low-Wage TFWP changes effective April 2026. Stay informed with CNAP.

Moving to Canada is not one single process. The steps depend on why you are coming, what legal pathway applies to you, and whether you are applying from outside Canada or asking for protection from inside Canada. Canada’s official refugee and immigration system separates refugee resettlement abroad, asylum claims made in Canada, and other immigration streams such as work permits, permanent residence, study permits, and family sponsorship

As of April 1, 2026, most economic‑class permanent residents and their families only have a limited time to use federally funded settlement services – six years after becoming permanent residents, and five years starting in 2027. After that, many people will no longer qualify for these free supports, even if they still face settlement and integration challenges. CNAP helps newcomers, employers, and community partners understand this “settlement clock,” connect people to the r

What’s Changing in (IRCC ) Canadian Immigration (April 2026) — And What It Means for You Canada’s immigration system is shifting—and the changes matter, especially for newcomers already in Canada or planning their next steps. Here’s what you actually need to know (without the jargon):

Why is Canada making these changes? Hint: It’s not just about immigration. Canada’s recent immigration changes may feel sudden, but they are connected to real pressures within the country. To understand these changes, it helps to look at what is happening across everyday life in Canada.

Canada has not closed its doors — but it has changed how those doors are managed.With the introduction of Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, the country is moving toward a faster, more controlled approach to refugee and asylum claims.

Many newcomers arrive in Canada with strong skills, experience, and good intentions — yet still find everyday interactions confusing or unexpectedly difficult. This is rarely about language alone. More often, it’s about unspoken norms: how people communicate at work, how decisions are made, how disagreement is handled, and what is considered polite, direct, respectful, or appropriate in different settings.

If you’re working in Canada and planning to take time off — a vacation, unpaid leave, or a short break between jobs — it’s natural to wonder whether that time affects your eligibility for permanent residence (PR). This is a common question, and it’s one many people don’t ask until after they’ve already taken time off. Understanding how Canadian work experience is calculated can help you plan ahead with clarity instead of anxiety.

The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is a federal program that allows Canadian employers to hire foreign nationals on a temporary basis to fill genuine labour and skills shortages when qualified Canadians or permanent residents are not available.

Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) | C.N.E.P Settlement Services. What is an ECA? - Educational Credential Assessment An Educational Credential Assessment is a formal report written by an approved organization in Canada. You send information and documents about your education, and they review them to confirm:

Those first months in Canada can feel like trying to build a new life while the ground is still moving under your feet. Rent prices change from one listing to the next, deposits and application rules feel different from your home country, and every decision seems to start with the same question: “Where do I even begin?”

Housing is often the biggest barrier to settlement and stability for newcomers, immigrants, and refugees in Canada. CNAP’s Housing Readiness program is designed to move people from “searching and overwhelmed” to “informed, prepared, and confident” before they sign a lease. Through a practical checklist, guided worksheets, and live workshops, we help participants: