Canada has witnessed an unprecedented surge in asylum claims from Indian nationals at its airports, with a staggering 500% increase in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year. This dramatic rise has […]
To address the uneven distribution of asylum seekers across Canada, Quebec’s Immigration Minister Christine Frechette has proposed a nationwide quota system. In a letter to federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller, Frechette outlined a plan to allocate asylum
On August 13, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced an extension of certain CUAET measures. According to the update, Ukrainian nationals, along with their family members, who arrive in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for
On August 2, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) extended its immigration measures and support for Ukrainians and their families through the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET). Applications approved on or after February 4, 2024,
Amid rising asylum claims, Immigration Minister Marc Miller shared insights on his role and upcoming priorities in an interview. Despite his office being vandalized, Miller jovially welcomed new citizens at a special Cirque du Soleil event. He
According to the 2023 Global Trends report by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Canada ranked fifth worldwide regarding asylum claims, with 146,800 out of 3.6 million. The report, which presents the latest official statistics
On World Refugee Day, Canadian ministers, including Immigration Minister Marc Miller, expressed solidarity with global refugees. They highlighted the urgent need for action due to the refugee population tripling over the last decade. In 2023, the refugee
Quebec Premier Francois Legault will meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss the significant influx of asylum seekers in Quebec. Legault has expressed concern about the province’s capacity to provide for these individuals, citing a housing
On June 3, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the number of Ukrainian newcomers arriving in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET). According to the latest update, IRCC received 1,189,320 applications under
Canada is grappling with a significant financial burden due to the record levels of asylum claimants, costing the government approximately $224 per day per claimant for necessities. This has led to criticism from Conservative MP Lianne Rood,