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For years, Express Entry has dominated the conversation around Canadian permanent residence. Applicants track CRS cutoffs like lottery numbers, recalculating their chances after every draw. But while most people were focused on squeezing out a few more CRS points, something far more significant happened behind the scenes: Canada shifted power away from federal algorithms and toward the provinces. In 2026, provincial nominee allocations increased from 55,000 to 91,500 spots —

How long can visitors stay in Canada? You may be surprised at the answer.