Ottawa updated processing times for LMIA streams
On September 3, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams.
Canada’s immigration minister sets the record straight: Targets on track despite conservative criticism
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab has refuted claims about Canada’s immigration progress, citing concrete data showing reduced numbers in both permanent and temporary resident arrivals.
CBSA’s new AI screening system set to transform border entry process by 2027
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is developing an innovative AI-powered screening system to assess all travellers entering the country, with implementation expected by 2027.
Statistics Canada reports payroll employment decline amid rising weekly earnings in June 2025
According to Statistics Canada, the Canadian labour market experienced a slight contraction in June 2025, with payroll employment decreasing by 32,900 (-0.2%) following May’s modest
The Federal Government boosts Francophone immigration despite overall cuts, targeting 12% by 2029
As Canada implements significant reductions in immigration levels, the Federal Government is making a notable exception for French-speaking immigrants settling outside Quebec. Prime Minister Mark
Canada’s Bill C-3 sparks concerns over citizenship integrity
The Mark Carney government’s Bill C-3, designed to help foreign-born children of Canadians born abroad gain citizenship, faces growing scrutiny over its open-ended residency provision.
US citizens seeking Canadian asylum face complex immigration hurdles amid political climate concerns
Americans fleeing political tensions in the US are discovering that immigration to Canada presents significant challenges despite their motivations. Recent reports indicate a surge in
Canada will require biometrics for citizenship applications starting in 2026–2027
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to implement mandatory biometric collection for all citizenship applications beginning in 2026–2027. This policy change will
IRCC introduces mandatory upfront medical exams for Express Entry permanent residence applications starting August 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a significant policy change requiring all Express Entry permanent residence applicants to complete medical examinations before submitting
Immigration Minister proposes enhanced regulations to combat fraudulent consultants
Canada’s Immigration Minister is developing stringent new regulations to strengthen the authority of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. The proposed measures would empower
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