by Nwando Oranye | Feb 18, 2025 | Immigration Blog
Canada’s immigration system faces unprecedented challenges as millions of temporary visas approach expiration dates, raising concerns about border control effectiveness. Despite implementing exit controls in 2019 similar to those in Australia, the US, and the...
by Nwando Oranye | Feb 18, 2025 | Immigration Blog
Quebec has launched three permanent immigration pilot programs targeting labour shortages in specific industries, effective January 13, 2025. The pilots, which will accept 600 applications each, focus on food processing workers, beneficiary attendants, and...
by Nwando Oranye | Feb 18, 2025 | Immigration Blog
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced an extension of temporary special measures supporting Haitian nationals in Canada and their family members until November 19, 2025. The program, which began in May 2024, waives certain processing fees...
by Nwando Oranye | Feb 18, 2025 | Immigration Blog
On January 9, 2025, the Federal Court determined that David Thomas, former chair of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, demonstrated “unconscious bias” when dismissing a discrimination complaint against the Immigration Department. The case, involving...
by Nwando Oranye | Feb 18, 2025 | Immigration Blog
The Liberal Party of Canada has announced new restrictions for their upcoming leadership race, scheduled for March 9, 2025, to select Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s successor. In a significant policy shift to protect democratic integrity, voting rights will now...
