by Nwando Oranye | Sep 19, 2024 | Immigration Blog
New immigration policies in Australia, Canada, and the UK aimed at reducing net migration by limiting international student numbers could cost these countries billions in economic contributions. While media coverage has focused on the impact of foreign students on...
by Nwando Oranye | Sep 17, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On August 21, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced an extension of the temporary policy addressing out-of-status migrants in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This measure, aimed at assisting employers and mitigating critical labour...
by Nwando Oranye | Sep 17, 2024 | Immigration Blog
To address the uneven distribution of asylum seekers across Canada, Quebec’s Immigration Minister Christine Frechette has proposed a nationwide quota system. In a letter to federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller, Frechette outlined a plan to allocate asylum...
by Nwando Oranye | Sep 17, 2024 | Immigration Blog
In a significant move affecting temporary foreign workers, Quebec has announced a six-month suspension of Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing for low-wage job offers in Montreal. Starting September 3, 2024, the measure will apply to positions with hourly...
by Nwando Oranye | Sep 17, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Recent analysis suggests that Canada’s rapid population growth, primarily driven by immigration, may be contributing to the country’s declining productivity. While Canada leads the G7 in population growth, with a 3.2% increase in 2023, its productivity has...
