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Ottawa has marked a significant step in modernizing citizenship legislation as Bill C-3 receives royal assent. The amendments to the Citizenship Act will allow Canadians previously excluded by outdated regulations to transmit citizenship to their children born

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced an extension to the temporary pause on new applications under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program’s group of five and community sponsor streams, now lasting until December 31, 2026. The

On November 20, 2025, Alberta released the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. On November 10, the province invited 1,045 candidates under the Alberta Opportunity stream. The cut-off score for this draw was 55 points, 5

Statistics Canada highlighted a significant shift across Canada’s postsecondary sector, noting that international students now account for more than half of public college enrollments. The 2023/2024 academic year saw 288,798 international students attending these institutions—representing 50.4% of

Conservative Shadow Ministers Michelle Rempel Garner and Brad Redekopp have unveiled a comprehensive package of amendments to Bill C-12 that address what they describe as a failing immigration system. The proposed reforms tackle mounting challenges, including a

The Government of Canada has announced the continuation of special immigration measures for Haitian nationals and foreign family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents beyond November 20, 2025. The extension allows eligible individuals to apply for

A new national analysis shows that highly skilled immigrants, those with advanced degrees or expertise in fields such as engineering, ICT, and healthcare, are twice as likely to leave Canada within their first five years compared to

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the data on immigration inventories and backlogs. According to the last update, there were 2,200,100 applications for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship approvals in all IRCC inventories. According to

Starting January 1, 2026, Alberta’s Rural Renewal Stream will operate under stricter guidelines as the province responds to reduced federal immigration allocations. The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has announced caps on community endorsements, introduced a one-year