Canada cracks down on immigration fraud with strengthened measures
As Fraud Prevention Month kicks off, Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced intensified efforts to combat immigration fraud that undermines Canada’s system. In 2024, authorities
Canada injects $14.3M to support international healthcare workers’ integration
The Government of Canada has announced a $14.3 million funding initiative through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program to address Canada’s critical healthcare labor shortage, which
New report highlights declining rates and policy challenges in Canadian citizenship trends
A comprehensive review by the Library of Parliament reveals significant shifts in Canadian citizenship trends, with citizenship rates among recent immigrants declining between 2006 and
Canada’s immigration policy shift: A critical move for national unity
The Government of Canada is recalibrating its immigration strategy to focus on high-skilled workers and academic programs that lead to higher-income jobs. This move comes
Trudeau’s immigration reduction promises fall short
Despite Prime Minister Trudeau’s promises to significantly reduce immigration and “pause population growth,” a recent Desjardins report indicates that Canada’s population growth remains high. While
Canada sets immigration record in 2024 with nearly half a million new residents
Canada welcomed 483,395 new permanent residents in 2024, narrowly missing its target of 485,000. This achievement represented a significant increase from previous years and continued
The Government of Canada updates CMA unemployment rates for LMIA processing in January 2025
The Government of Canada made seven Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) eligible for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP),
Canada tightens open work permit rules for international students and workers families
On January 14, 2025, the Government of Canada implemented significant changes to open work permit (OWP) eligibility for family members of temporary residents. Starting January
Ottawa unveiled the details of the new rural immigration pathway
Canada has announced comprehensive details for its new Rural Community Immigration Class, a permanent residence pathway designed to address labour shortages in designated communities outside
IRCC clarified which work permit holders may continue to study in Canada without a study permit
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a new policy that allows certain work permit holders to pursue education without obtaining a study permit.
