Altec Insights | Canada Ranks Top 10 Again in the 2026 Global Passport Index
The 2026 Global Passport Index has recently been released, and Canada once again secures a strong position on the world stage. Among nearly 200 passports evaluated worldwide, the Canadian passport ranks 8th globally, firmly maintaining its place in the top tier. This ranking confirms that Canadian citizens continue to enjoy a high level of international […]
Altec Insights| Canada Adds 5,000 New Permanent Residence Spaces for Francophone Immigration
Insights from Susan Gong, CPA, CA, RCIC — Founder & CEO of Altec Global Inc. On January 19, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a major update to Canada’s federal immigration framework: starting in 2026, the federal government will allocate an additional 5,000 permanent residence selection spaces specifically for French-speaking immigrants. This policy […]
Altec Insights | Express Entry CEC Draw Scores Continue to Ease, Dropping to 509
Insights from Susan Gong, CPA, CA, RCIC — Founder & CEO of Altec Global Inc. On January 21, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the fourth Express Entry draw of January, targeting candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). A total of 6,000 candidates were invited, with a minimum CRS score of 509, […]
Altec Insight | Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Entrepreneur Pathway – A Practical Path in today’s Tightening Immigration Landscape
Insights from Susan Gong, CPA, CA, RCIC — Founder & CEO of Altec Global Inc. Over the past two years, anyone following Canadian immigration trends will have noticed a clear shift: programs are becoming more complex, requirements are rising, and many previously accessible pathways are quietly narrowing or disappearing. Yet, within this tightening environment, one […]
Altec’s Insight | The 2026 pause of Home Care Worker PR pilots signals a new phase for caregiver immigration pathways
Insights from Susan Gong, CPA, CA, RCIC — Founder & CEO of Altec Global Inc. On December 19, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that starting in 2026, the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots will pause acceptance of new permanent residence (PR) applications. While applications already submitted will continue to be processed under existing […]
BREAKING NEWS | IRCC Announces Major Update — Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program to Be Paused in 2026
On December 19, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a major announcement introducing significant changes to Canada’s Start-Up Visa (SUV) program. These changes will directly impact entrepreneurs planning to immigrate to Canada through business pathways. Key Policy Updates 1️⃣ SUV Open Work Permit Applications Immediately Suspended As of December 19, 2025, IRCC will […]
BREAKING NEWS | Bill C-3 is now in force, restoring citizenship rights to Lost Canadians and reshaping citizenship by descent
Insights from Susan Gong, CPA, CA, RCIC — Founder & CEO of Altec Global Inc. On December 15, 2025, the Canadian federal government officially brought Bill C-3 into force, amending the Citizenship Act and resolving one of the most controversial issues in Canadian citizenship law: the long-standing first-generation limit. For many families, this legislative change […]
Altec’s Insights | December 2025 Express Entry draws reveal high invitation volumes and clear category priorities
Insights from Susan Gong, CPA, CA, RCIC — Founder & CEO of Altec Global Inc. IRCC kicked off December 2025 with a busy week of Express Entry draws, issuing thousands of invitations across three distinct categories. While CRS scores moved both up and down depending on the stream, one message is consistent: Canada is prioritizing […]
ALTEC’s Insight | Canada 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan significantly expands Provincial Nominee Program capacity
Insights from Susan Gong, CPA, CA, RCIC — Founder & CEO of Altec Global Inc. Canada has released its 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, and the direction is clear: the government aims to reduce short-term temporary residents and increase the number of long-term permanent residents. This policy shift marks a significant realignment of Canada’s immigration priorities, […]
Altec’s Insight | Ontario’s Entrepreneur Stream Is Shifting—Real Local Business Operators May Soon Be Prioritized
Insights from Susan Gong, DStG, CPA, CA, RCIC — Founder & CEO of Altec Global Inc. Ontario is preparing a significant reform of its Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)—and one of the most important changes for investors and business owners is the proposed redesign of the Entrepreneur Stream. Although this proposal is still under consultation […]