Canada refines its 2026 Express Entry categories to prioritize doctors, researchers, transport professionals, skilled trades, and French-speaking talent. The federal government is targeting candidates with Canadian work experience to address critical labour shortages and strengthen long-term economic resilience.
As Canada recalibrates its immigration targets to sustainable levels, the federal government is placing sharper emphasis on economic contribution, sector-specific shortages, and global competition for elite skills. The 2026 Express Entry categories reflect a more surgical approach: targeting candidates who can move directly into critical roles across health care, research, transport, defence, and skilled trades.
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A new study by the Conference Board of Canada and MentorAbility Canada reveals that true workplace accessibility means going beyond individual accommodations. It calls for proactive, inclusive policies that remove the need for disclosure and empower all employees to thrive.
For many Canadians with disabilities, participating fully in the workforce still comes with unnecessary barriers. According to new research from The Conference Board of Canada and MentorAbility Canada, the act of disclosing a disability often becomes one of the biggest obstacles to workplace inclusion. The study highlights how employers can move beyond reactive practices and create environments where accessibility is built into the foundation of organizational culture.
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Sun Life’s Senior Vice-President and CIO, Monique Allen, has been named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN). Her recognition highlights her transformative leadership in technology and her commitment to empowering diverse teams, while advancing digital innovation in the financial services sector.
In an era where technology drives every aspect of modern business, leaders like Monique Allen are shaping how organizations innovate, connect, and grow. As Sun Life’s Senior Vice-President and Chief Information Officer for Canadian Technology and Enterprise Architecture, Allen’s recognition among Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 underscores a career built on vision, integrity, and purpose.
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RBC and BDC are partnering to expand access to capital for Canadian entrepreneurs, offering up to $500,000 in funding through a new referral-based loan program.
In a move set to benefit thousands of small business owners across the country, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving access to capital for Canadian entrepreneurs. Through this initiative, eligible Canadian businesses can now secure up to $500,000 in financing under BDC’s Business Accelerator Loan Program, with the loans delivered directly through RBC and backed by a BDC guarantee. The collaboration leverages the strengths of both institutions to streamline financing pathways for early-stage and growth-focused businesses.
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