Canada issued 25,722 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence in February 2026, confirming that strong opportunities still exist for skilled foreign workers who align their profiles with Canada’s priority categories. Although the federal government reduced overall targets under the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, February’s numbers show that candidates in the right streams...

Foreign nationals with experience in certain transportation occupations may now receive priority for Canadian permanent residence through a newly introduced Transport category under Express Entry. As of February 18, 2026, candidates can qualify if they have at least 12 months of work experience within the past three years in one of four eligible...