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December 12, 2025

FIFA World Cup 26™ – Don’t wait, apply early

Canada to welcome thousands of visitors for the FIFA World Cup 26™ – Don’t wait, apply early

News release

December 8, 2025—Ottawa—Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is proud to join Canadians in celebrating Canada’s role as a co‑host of the FIFA World Cup 26™ with the United States and Mexico. This is a historic event that will showcase our diversity, hospitality and leadership as matches unfold in Toronto and Vancouver between June 11 and July 19, 2026.

As Canada prepares to welcome athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and fans from around the globe, IRCC is working closely with FIFA and federal partners to support a smooth and secure event through timely and reliable immigration screening. Visitors are encouraged to apply early to avoid delays and make the most of this once‑in‑a‑lifetime celebration.

December 12, 2025

Targeted immigration measures to boost Canada’s supply of doctors

By admin IRCC Updates

News release

December 8, 2025—Toronto—In support of the Budget 2025 commitment to fill critical labour gaps with high-skilled talent, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and Maggie Chi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, today announced new measures to support Canada’s health care system by making the path to permanent residence simpler for international doctors.

As part of these measures, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will create a new Express Entry category for international doctors with at least one year of Canadian work experience in an eligible occupation, gained within the last three years. These doctors are already working in Canada on a temporary basis, helping patients and contributing to our health care system. We’re giving these doctors a clear pathway to permanent residence in Canada to fill critical health workforce gaps, while helping support reliable care and a stable health system for Canadians. Invitations to apply for the new Express Entry category will be issued in early 2026.

December 11, 2025

Canada invests in Francophone communities and helps build their future by attracting top global talent

By admin IRCC Updates

News release

November 27, 2025, Ottawa – As announced in Budget 2025, the Government of Canada wants to focus immigration where it delivers the greatest impact to fill labour gaps, strengthen key economic sectors and support communities across the country. This includes prioritizing Francophone immigration outside Quebec, helping to enhance the vitality of Francophone and Acadian minority communities, and making the country more attractive to the world’s top Francophone and bilingual talents.

Today, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced an investment of approximately $3.6 million to support four new projects funded by the Francophone Immigration Support Program (FISP).

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