November 21, 2025
Senate committee urged to exempt foreign-adopted children from citizenship connection test
Legal experts are calling on the Senate to amend Bill C-3 to grant children adopted from overseas the same citizenship protections as those adopted domestically. A briefing paper submitted to the Senate committee argues that subjecting foreign-adopted
November 21, 2025
7Canada invests over $1 M to boost bilingual talent and Francophone entrepreneurship in southern Ontario
The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) has invested over $1 million to expand bilingual workforce development and Francophone entrepreneurship in southern Ontario. Funding will support Francophone-led organizations such as the Association canadienne-française de
November 21, 2025
Francophone immigrant teachers could help address French education shortages outside Quebec, a new study reveals
A comprehensive study by Statistics Canada has revealed critical insights into how Francophone immigrants with foreign teaching credentials could help alleviate French teacher shortages across Canada outside Quebec. Released on November 6, 2025, the research found that
A federal initiative designed to help Canadian employers hire skilled refugees from overseas is facing serious challenges, with processing times ballooning from an initial six months to 54 months. The Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot, launched in
Conservative Party representatives have issued a statement criticizing the current government’s handling of border security and immigration enforcement, citing recent data from the Canada Border Services Agency. According to the CBSA’s 2024-2025 Departmental Results Report, the agency
Ontario’s Immigrant Nominee Program has suspended the Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream following a comprehensive review that uncovered widespread compliance issues and fraudulent activity. The investigation revealed systemic misrepresentation affecting applicants’ eligibility assessments, prompting officials to halt
November 20, 2025
IRCC updates work permit eligibility rules for family members of military personnel
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has updated its operational guidelines for work-permit applications submitted by family members of military personnel, effective November 14, 2025. The revision confirms that dependent children are no longer eligible for open work
On November 14, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the sixth occupation-specific Express Entry draw of the year for candidates working in healthcare and social services occupations. In round #379, IRCC issued 3,500 Invitations to
November 17, 2025
Canadian organizations launch “We’re Better Together” campaign to rally support for immigrants and refugees
The Canadian Council for Refugees, alongside unions, NGOs, and human rights organizations, has launched the “We’re Better Together” campaign to counter rising anti-immigrant sentiment across the country. Campaign President Diana Gallego emphasized that while blame
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced the continuation of temporary measures for individuals affected by the Sudan conflict, extending support until October 28, 2026. Sudanese nationals in Canada — as well as eligible foreign national family









