Canada
Every canada we track across immigration, 18 entries in all.
Carney Signals Controlled Immigration Increase Ahead
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada's immigration system is back under control. The announcement drew immediate criticism from the opposition over...
Federal funding bolsters Francophone
Canada invests $1.2 million in Francophone immigration projects in Newfoundland and Labrador and Saskatchewan, aiming to address labour shortages and
IRCC Tightens Job Offer Genuineness Checks for Work Permits
Canada's immigration department now mandates procedural fairness letters for all employer-specific work permits when officers doubt a job offer's
Canada Extends Ebola Immigration Restrictions to November
Canada has prolonged its Ebola-related immigration bans and travel restrictions through November 2026, keeping tens of thousands of applications on...
Canada Job Vacancies Hold at 510,200 in Q2 2026
Canada's job vacancy count remained stable at 510,200 in the second quarter of 2026, with a steady rate of 2.8 per cent.
Canada population growth hits century low as immigration
Canada's population grew by just 0.5% in 2025/2026, the slowest rate since 1916, driven by a sharp drop in non-permanent residents and a continued...
Canada Resumes Removals to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE
The Canada Border Services Agency has lifted its temporary deferral on deportations to four Gulf states, making removal orders enforceable as of...
Canada immigration decline meets Trump criticism in 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Canada is 'destroying itself' with unchecked immigration, but new government data shows temporary resident...
Federal Court Sanctions IRCC Over Repeated Visa Refusals
A Federal Court judge has sanctioned Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for repeatedly refusing a couple's visitor visa applications on...
Canada Ends Undeclared Family Member Sponsorship Policy
Canada has allowed a special immigration policy that permitted some permanent residents to sponsor previously undeclared family members to expire...
Canada Opens LMIA-Exempt Work Permits for UK Professionals
British professionals in finance, engineering, tech and other fields can now get Canadian work permits without a Labour Market Impact Assessment...
IRCC to Launch New Express Entry Platform with Expression
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is building a new digital case management platform, with a new Expression of Interest system for Express...
Canada Considers H-1B Express Entry Pathway, Advises
Canada's immigration department is considering a new Express Entry pathway for H-1B visa holders from the U.S., though rules are not final.
Canada's August Job Losses Shift Focus to Targeted
Canada lost 42,000 jobs in August 2026, but immigration policy is pivoting to address persistent skills shortages in specific sectors, according to a
IRCC Faces Mandamus Lawsuits Over Citizenship Certificate
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is facing potential court-ordered action over extreme processing delays for citizenship certificates...
Canada Urged To Freeze Immigration To Clear Citizenship
A report argues Ottawa must pause economic immigration to redirect resources to processing a 140,000-application backlog of 'Lost Canadians' waiting...
RBC Report Urges Shift in Canada's Express Entry Strategy
A Royal Bank of Canada report argues Canada's immigration strategy has become too reactive, damaging predictability.
Canada Considers H-1B Holders for 2027 Express Entry Lane
Canada’s August 2026 consultation explored prioritizing U.S. H-1B visa holders in a potential 2027 Express Entry category, with no final rules or...
Canada Lists 15 Open Work Permit Categories Without Job
Canada’s 2026 immigration guide identifies 15 open work permit categories that do not require a job offer, grouped into student, family, protection...
Canada invites 229 physicians in September Express Entry
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 229 invitations to physicians in a category-based draw on September 3, 2026, requiring a minimum...
Canada Ends Hong Kong Permanent Residence Pathways
Canada has closed its direct permanent residence pathways for eligible Hongkongers as of August 31, 2026. Over 33,000 applications remain in a...
Canada Raises Study Permit Financial Requirement to $23,448
International students applying for Canadian study permits from September 2026 must prove access to at least $23,448 for living costs, a $553...
IRCC: Self-Employed Immigration Program
Canada's immigration department says its Self-Employed Persons Program is no longer effective, citing decade-long waits and poor economic outcomes.
IRCC Urgent Processing for Student
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will expedite proof of citizenship applications for individuals who need a certificate to attend a