The Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) has initiated legal proceedings against federal government ministers to protect newcomers’ right to legal representation. The lawsuit challenges current practices where federal departments often exclude hired counsel from correspondence with applicants. […]
New Angus Reid Institute data reveal that while 52% of Canadians view the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) negatively, a majority believe the workers themselves are unfairly blamed for economic problems. The survey finds 55% think Canada
Canada’s immigration program for skilled Hong Kong residents is under heightened scrutiny after allegations surfaced of widespread ghostwriting and plagiarism in visa applications. Reports indicate some applicants employed third-party writers and submitted plagiarized documents to gain an
A new study from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reports that 63% of immigrants who intended to work as nurses upon arrival between 2010 and 2020 secured nursing positions by 2021. However, 25% were employed in
Canada’s strategic move to cap temporary residents is reshaping trends among permit holders. In 2024, the number of newly issued study permits dropped by 24%, yet the end-of-year stock fell by only 4%. Conversely, work
Canada’s population growth slowed dramatically in the second quarter of 2025, rising just 0.1%—the lowest non-pandemic second-quarter rate since 1946, according to Statistics Canada. This near standstill comes after years of record expansion, when the
Finance Minister Brenda Bailey informed local leaders at the UBCM convention that provincial coffers are nearly empty amid a projected $11.6 billion deficit, as mayors push for solutions to immigration-related housing pressures. Port Coquitlam Mayor
Canada’s strategic immigration policy adjustments have resulted in a significant decrease of 235,070 in temporary resident arrivals between January and July 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. Through the 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan, authorities have
Recent survey data from ApplyBoard reveals that while the UK maintains its position as the most attractive study destination for international students, Canada has shown notable improvement. According to the Fall 2025 Recruitment Partner Pulse Survey,
Recent polling reveals that Canadians are largely dissatisfied with the Carney government’s immigration policies, with 47% rating the performance as poor, despite announced reductions in targets. The government’s plan to limit newcomers to between 367,000 and 436,000