Residency Canada to award extra points for high-wage jobs as LMIA requirement scrapped Skilled talent can gain up to 150 more CRS points for qualifying Canadian work experience or job offers. But will changes bring increased fraud risks? iStock.com/Manjurul Image Sophie Cameron Freelance Reporter Thursday 22 October 2026 Canada is changing how it awards Express Entry points, the system which manages permanent residence applications from skilled foreign workers. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Immigration Canada closes loophole allowing staffing agencies to sponsor workers Immigration Canada targets Francophone talent to address regional labour shortages Residency Canada closes permanent residence pathways for Hong Kongers Visas Canada expands status restoration options for foreign workers and students