Weekly Digest | October 4, 2026

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Recent Case Law

Canadian Experience Class – Kariminezhad v. Canada, 2026 FC 1207: Applicant sought PR under CEC based on work at CAMH. The officer found insufficient proof of employment duration and duties but failed to address a second CAMH letter covering the qualifying period and corresponding pay stubs. The Court found the officer failed to engage with evidence directly addressing the refusal concerns. Judicial review granted. Read more

Spousal Open Work Permit and Study Permit – Rattol v. Canada, 2026 FC 1217: Applicants, spouse and child of a foreign worker, were refused for insufficient funds. The officer found a significant increase in the bank balance suggested the account had been inflated for visa purposes. The Court found the decision was based at least in part on an adverse credibility finding, requiring an opportunity to respond. Procedural fairness breached; judicial review granted. Read more

Misrepresentation – Temporary Resident Visa – Kaur v. Canada, 2026 FC 1216: Applicant’s TRV was cancelled and she was found inadmissible for misrepresentation after IRCC deemed a property valuation report fraudulent. The PFL stated only that the report had been verified as fraudulent, while GCMS notes showed the concern arose from similarities to reports in other applications. The Court found she was not given the facts underlying the concern or a fair opportunity to respond. Judicial review granted. Read more

Work Permit – Singh v. Canada, 2026 FC 1221: Applicant, an Indian agricultural worker, sought an LMIA-based farm worker permit in BC. The officer found his economic motives could outweigh his ties to India and was not satisfied he would leave Canada. The Court found the reasons conclusory and failed to meaningfully address significant ties to India, including his spouse, children and property. Economic incentive to work in Canada does not itself imply overstay. Judicial review granted. Read more

Francophone Immigration Support Program – September 29, 2026: Canada announced approximately $1.2 million for new projects in Newfoundland and Labrador and Saskatchewan to attract and retain Francophone and bilingual newcomers, address labour market needs, and strengthen Francophone minority communities, alongside implementation of Northern Ontario’s “Osez le Nord” promotional strategy. Read more Backgrounder: Read more

Pre-Removal Risk Assessment – Israel and Palestine – September 29, 2026: IRCC lifted the usual 12-month PRRA waiting period for certain nationals and former residents of Israel and Palestine who received a final negative refugee, PRRA, or related Federal Court decision between September 28, 2025 and September 29, 2026. Eligibility does not guarantee protection, and restricted PRRAs may apply in some inadmissibility or exclusion cases. Read more PDI: Read more

Ebola-Related Temporary Immigration Measures – September 28, 2026: IRCC extended its temporary immigration measures for the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan for 60 days, until November 27, 2026. Immigration documents remain suspended for affected residents, and applications will continue to be processed but will not be finalized while the measures remain in effect. Read more

Permanent Residence Fee Instructions – September 29, 2026: IRCC updated its fee instructions for several permanent residence programs to improve accuracy and clarity, including guidance on permanent residence application fees, the fee schedule, other classes, and the right of permanent residence fee. Read more

October 7, 2026: Extended registration deadline for British Columbia’s Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative. Read more

October 8, 2026: Deadline to participate in Yukon’s public engagement on the Yukon Nominee Program review, which will inform program changes expected to begin in 2027. Read more

October 27, 2026: Expiry of IRCC’s temporary measures for individuals affected by the conflict in Sudan. Read more Sudan Nationals Public Policy: Read more Sudan Family Members Public Policy: Read more

October 31, 2026: Closing date for Quebec’s temporary reopening of the Quebec Experience Program for eligible Quebec graduates and temporary foreign workers. Read more