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 a new report by Desjardins, the plan to reduce non-permanent residents (NPRs) in Canada could impact real GDP growth and inflation, especially shelter costs. Fewer NPRs could boost per capita GDP and real wage growth.
On May 23, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced support for family members of Canadians and Haitian nationals unable to return home. Effective immediately, Haitians with temporary resident status can apply for study or work
On May 16, 2024, the Government of Canada extended immigration measures to help immediate family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents who left Sudan. These measures, valid until October 27, 2024, were implemented following the violence
François Legault calls for Justin Trudeau to fulfill his promise of increased immigration powers for Quebec. Despite Parti Quebecois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon’s negative view of Quebec’s future within Canada, Legault insists Trudeau appeared open to handling
On April 24, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new update concerning the Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) holders currently residing outside Quebec who are applying for work permits under the International Mobility Program. The
In Canada, temporary residents with expiring work permits face challenges in gaining permanent residence due to the federal government’s scoring system. Attributes like age, education, and language proficiency earn points, but recent prioritization has disadvantaged higher-scoring candidates.
An RBC Economics report predicts that reducing temporary immigration to Canada will harm the country’s economic growth and exacerbate the impact of the retiring Baby Boomer generation. A rise in immigration boosts both the economy’s capacity to
A study by the Conference Board of Canada shows a significant increase in temporary immigration to Quebec between 2016 and 2021, mainly by international students and foreign workers settling in rural and suburban regions. The growth ranged
Canada has extended the validity of interim work authorization letters for international graduates awaiting work permit decisions from 120 to 180 days. These letters, issued by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), allow graduates to work full