“You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t hurry. Don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way.”
—Walter C. Hagen
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Canada prioritizes top talent in 2026 Express Entry categories
On February 18, 2026, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the 2026 categories under the EE (Express Entry) stream.
In addition to a new category for foreign medical doctors with Canadian work experience, Canada will introduce new categories for:
- researchers and senior managers with Canadian work experience
- candidates with work experience in transport occupations, including pilots, aircraft mechanics and inspectors
- highly skilled foreign military applicants recruited by the Canadian Armed Forces in key roles such as military doctors, nurses and pilots
IRCC will continue holding invitation rounds to select candidates with strong French skills and those with work experience in the following categories:
- health care and social services, such as nurse practitioners, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists and chiropractors
- trades, such as carpenters, plumbers and machinists
If you want to know more about the latest announcement, click the link below: February IRCC Announcement
Immigration Minister speaks on "TR to PR" pathway for 33,000 workers
In a recent interview with the Toronto Sun, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Lena Metlege Diab said the much-anticipated program has been launched quietly, with more details to come next month.
The program was initially announced in November 2025 as part of Canada’s 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan, yet many questions still remain.
Please exercise caution when reading social media posts claiming this is the new “TR to PR”, as very little information has been shared by IRCC about the selection process. While waiting for information to be released, this is the time to gather your documents and ensure everything is in order and current. This is not the time to be idle!
Ensure you have up to date:
- records of employment history
- tax filings
- proof of language proficiency (must be less than 2 years old)
- education credential assessments (must be less than 5 years old)
- police records
Reach out today if you need assistance or require more detailed information on the required documents for a Permanent Resident application!
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| Latest Express Entry Draws | |
Canadian Experience Class- General Draw
Date: March 3, 2026
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 508
Number of invitations issued: 4,000
French Language Proficiency- Category Based Draw
Date: March 4, 2026
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 397
Number of invitations issued: 5,500
Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience - Category Based Draw
Date: March 5, 2026
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 429
Number of invitations issued: 250
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Date: March 2, 2026
CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 710
Number of Invitations Issued: 264
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Get to know Windsor, Ontario
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The city of Windsor is located in southwestern Ontario, south of the Detroit River, directly across the US city of Detroit, Michigan.
Windsor has a population of approximately 236,789 and is North America's most populous trans-border conurbation.
Windsor is among the warmest and most humid cities in Canada, due to its location between Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie. The economy is primarily based on manufacturing, tourism, education and government services.
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Located near the busiest North American international border, the University of Windsor has nine faculties and approximately 18,000 students enrolled in their graduate and undergraduate programs. The University has a research focus, particularly in automotive, engineering, environmental, international trade, health and natural science.
If you want to know how you can live, work or study in this incredible city, book an appointment with us!
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| | | Happy International Women's Day | | |
International Women's Day (March 8, 2026) is a celebration of the women's right movement, including gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence against women. During the month of March, we celebrate women's achievements and raise awareness about gender discrimination.
The beginning of International Women's Day can be traced back to the early twentieth century. It emerged from the activities of labour movements in North America and Europe and reflected a growing call for women’s equal participation in society. International Women's Day first took place on March 19, 1911, in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. Other countries began to observe and celebrate this day in the years that followed.
Today, International Women's Day is a day of unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy, and action and is celebrated in many countries worldwide.
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On March 17, 2026, we celebrate St. Patrick's Day! ☘ St. Patrick's Day observes the death of St. Patrick, the Ireland patron saint. The day has many traditions, some of which include parades, shamrocks, rainbows and all things green and Irish. Celebrations take place all over the world including in Chicago, USA, where the Chicago River is dyed green, and in Montreal, Canada, which hosts one of the country’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parades, a tradition that has continued for more than a century!
This year, we welcome Spring on March 20, 2026. Spring brings warmer weather and melting snow, as well as colorful flowers and budding trees! 🌷
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