Canada Visa Update – January 2026 🇨🇦 IRCC has released updated processing times for January 2026, covering citizenship, permanent residence, study permits, work permits, visitor visas, and passport applications. Processing times are updated regularly and may vary for each applicant based on individual circumstances. These timelines are provided for general guidance only and do not guarantee application outcomes or decision dates. If your plans for 2026 involve a Canadian visa, permit, PR, or c

Today, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announces it is introducing co-payments under the Interim Federal Health Program starting May 1, 2026. The Interim Federal Health Program is temporary federal health coverage for eligible refugee-related groups until they transition to provincial or territorial health insurance. Starting May 1, 2026, co-payments will apply to prescriptions and other supplemental services, while basic doctor visits and hospital care will remain fully cov