Canada’s language education sector experienced significant challenges in 2024, with student enrollments dropping by 18% and student weeks decreasing by 21% year-over-year. According to Languages Canada’s 2024 Annual Survey Report, 82% of language centers identified visa refusals […]
Canada’s new Strong Border, Safe Communities Act (Bill C-2) has sparked debate over its similarities to the US immigration enforcement strategies. Critics argue the legislation — which expands detention powers, increases surveillance, and restricts irregular crossings —
A comprehensive study using the 2023-2024 Survey Series on People and their Communities (SSPC) reveals that 45% of racialized Canadians aged 15 and older experienced racism or ethnic discrimination within the past five years, with 81% reporting
The Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) announced that Quebec has reached its maximum intake capacity for certain family reunification applications. Effective immediately and until June 25, 2026, MIFI will not accept new sponsorship applications for
A new Fraser Institute report reveals that Canada’s immigration levels have nearly doubled over the past decade, increasing six times faster than during the early 2000s. Key drivers include the rise in temporary foreign workers and international
On July 7, 2025, IRCC updated the minimum proof of funds required for Express Entry applicants under the Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades programs. The updated amounts vary by family size, ranging from CAD 15,263
Quebec’s unique approach to immigration emphasizes state secularism as a fundamental principle, distinguishing itself from Canadian multiculturalism. The province maintains an “active neutrality,” where the state demonstrates that religion does not influence its governance. Quebec’s Integration Act
On June 24, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador held its fourth round of selections through the Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system, issuing a total of 320 invitations. Of these, 257 were sent to candidates under the Newfoundland
On July 8, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. IRCC issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates in the CEC-targeted
Despite federal efforts to reduce Canada’s temporary resident population to 5% of the total population by 2026, current trends indicate this goal remains elusive. The temporary resident count has grown to nearly three million by mid-2025, with