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June 28, 2024What is going on with immigration in Canada? Here’s what the data showshttps://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/what-is-going-on-with-immigration-in-canada-here-s-what-the-data-shows-1.6943736


June 27, 2024Government of Canada introduces legislation for citizenship by descenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/05/government-of-canada-introduces-legislation-for-citizenship-by-descent.html


June 26, 2024Quebec imposes cap on family sponsorship applicationshttps://www.cicnews.com/2024/06/breaking-quebec-imposes-cap-on-family-sponsorship-applications-0645040.html#gs.bhn4la


June 25, 2024Alberta creating immigration pathway for law enforcementhttps://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2024/06/25/alberta-creating-immigration-pathway-for-law-enforcement/


 June 24, 2024P.E.I. population growth slowing, although immigration staying stronghttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-population-april-2024-1.7239885


June 21, 2024Alberta appeals to Ottawa for more support on immigration amid continuing population boomhttps://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/alberta-appeals-to-ottawa-for-more-support-on-immigration-amid-continuing-population-boom

June 20, 2024

Statement: Canada honours and shows solidarity with refugees worldwide

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/06/canada-honours-and-shows-solidarity-with-refugees-worldwide.html

June 20, 2024

Canada and UNHCR to strengthen support for Haitian and Afghan refugees in Brazil

https://www.unhcr.ca/news/canada-and-unhcr-to-strengthen-support-for-haitian-and-afghan-refugees-in-brazil

June 20, 2024

Stats Can shows record quarter for immigration growth in Maritimes

https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/more/stats-can-shows-record-quarter-for-immigration-growth-in-maritimes-1.6934927

June 19, 2024

Immigration protesters march in downtown Charlottetown as new hunger strike begins

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-immigration-protest-june-19-1.7240035

June 16, 2024

From India to Woodstock, this truck driver is living the Canadian dream

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/from-india-to-woodstock-this-truck-driver-is-living-the-canadian-dream-1.7235964

June 15, 2024

Canadians — and Liberals — split on giving the undocumented status: immigration minister

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/miller-undocumented-regularization-no-consensus-1.7235469

June 13, 2024 

Nova Scotia weighs impact of federal cut to employment services 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nova-scotia-federal-cut-employment-services-1.7233978

June 13, 2024 

Bangladeshi Open Door Society board member passionate about helping newcomers transcend cultural divides 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/bangladeshi-open-door-society-passionate-about-helping-newcomers-transcend-cultural-divides-1.7226988

June 12, 2024 

Court-imposed deadline to pass new citizenship law approaching next week 

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/court-imposed-deadline-to-pass-new-citizenship-law-approaching-next-week-1.6924317

June 12, 2024 

Victims need better access to intimate partner violence resources, says coroner’s report on triple homicide 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/coroner-report-khellaf-homicide-1.7232775

June 11, 2024 

B.C. should step up on asylum claims, minister says in response to call for funds 

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-should-step-up-on-asylum-claims-minister-says-in-response-to-call-for-funds-1.6922256

June 10, 2024 

Ottawa to give Quebec $750M for surge in temporary immigrants 

https://globalnews.ca/news/10557625/ottawa-quebec-750m-immigration-deal

June 10, 2024 

Family kept apart welcome new immigration rules for caregivers 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/caregiver-permanent-residency-1.7228538

June 9, 2024 

Filipino Night celebrates culture with sold-out event in St. John’s after 7-year hiatus 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/filipino-night-nl-culture-event-sold-out-1.7228786

June 7, 2024

Group serving Black families expands to Essex County to help newcomers

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/black-family-services-expanding-essex-county-1.7226573

June 7, 2024

Canadian border workers could begin job action today. Here’s what you need to know

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/windsor-cbsa-strike-explained-1.7227025

June 5, 2024

As more immigrants make Sask. home, pressure on the rental market is hurting affordability

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/more-immigrants-move-to-sask-but-housing-in-short-supply-1.7224228

June 5, 2024

Calgary Liberal MP opposed to deportation of truck driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash

https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/calgary-liberal-mp-opposed-to-deportation-of-truck-driver-in-humboldt-broncos-bus-crash-1.6915577

June 3, 2024

Canada announces new pilot programs to support caregivers and Canadian families, intends to make the caregivers program permanent

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/06/canada-announces-new-pilot-programs-to-support-caregivers-and-canadian-families.html

June 2, 2024

P.E.I. hunger strikers hopeful after small meals and government meeting

https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/p-e-i-hunger-strikers-hopeful-after-small-meals-and-government-meeting-1.6910320

May 31, 2024

Canada opening more visa application centres in Mexico

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/canada-opening-more-visa-application-centres-in-mexico.html

May 31, 2024

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program – Processing times and application levels

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program – Processing times and application levels | Alberta.ca

May 30, 2024

P.E.I. hunger strikers enter second week of protesting changes to immigration rules

https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/p-e-i-hunger-strikers-enter-second-week-of-protesting-changes-to-immigration-rules-1.6907308

May 30, 2024

Advanced analytics to speed up processing of overseas family class spousal and partner applications

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/advanced-analytics-overseas-family-class-spousal-partner-applications.html

May 29, 2024

Man pleads guilty in international students fraud case

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/brijesh-mishra-international-students-fraud-1.7218773

May 28, 2024

Moving to Saskatchewan? Got questions?

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/community/good-question-newcomers-1.7216121

May 27, 2024

For more than 100 years, this orchestra has been a balm for Ukrainian newcomers in Sask.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/ukrainian-orchestra-century-old-mosaic-2024-1.7212840

May 27, 2024

This ByWard Market program is empowering immigrant entrepreneurs in Ottawa

https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/this-byward-market-program-is-empowering-immigrant-entrepreneurs-in-ottawa-1.6902331

May 24, 2024

Refugees need to repay for flight to Canada after arriving, but it’s not that easy

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/refugee-travel-loan-repayment-challenge-1.7207998

May 23, 2024

Speech: Bill C-71, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2024)

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/05/speaking-notes-for-the-honourable-marc-miller-minister-of-immigration-refugees-and-citizenship-at-the-press-conference-for-the-tabling-of-bill-c-71.html

May 23, 2024

New report provides baseline of social, economic indicators in N.S. Black community

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/economic-report-on-african-nova-scotians-first-of-it-kind-1.7211703

May 23, 2024

Here’s why one B.C. centenarian made Chinese Canadian history

https://globalnews.ca/news/10521148/bc-immigration-certificate-chinese-canadian-history

May 23, 2024

Government of Canada introduces legislation for citizenship by descent

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/05/government-of-canada-introduces-legislation-for-citizenship-by-descent.html

May 23, 2024

Temporary measures to support family members affected by the crisis in Haiti

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/05/temporary-measures-to-support-family-members-affected-by-the-crisis-in-haiti.html

May 22, 2024

NDP slam Liberals for slow reunification programs for relatives stuck in Gaza, Sudan

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/ndp-slam-liberals-for-slow-reunification-programs-for-relatives-stuck-in-gaza-sudan-1.6896718

May 22, 2024

New designated educational credential assessment organization for architects

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/new-designated-educational-credential-assessment-organization-architects.html

May 21, 2024

Community applications now open for new rural and Francophone immigration pilots

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/05/community-applications-now-open-for-new-rural-and-francophone-immigration-pilots.html

May 20, 2024

Journey of the Horse: 100 years of Chinese history in Edmonton

https://globalnews.ca/news/10513329/edmonton-chinese-history-exhibit

May 16, 2024

Foreign workers share concerns about immigration changes with P.E.I. premier

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-foreign-workers-meet-premier-chamber-1.7206425

May 13, 2024

Bathurst region needs hundreds of new housing units to match population growth

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/bathurst-needs-more-housing-population-growth-1.7200687

May 12, 2024

Palestinians seeking passage to Canada fight despair as Rafah campaign closes off their exit

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/gaza-israel-hamas-rafah-1.7201028

May 12, 2024

Without extended family support in N.S., newcomers say adjustment can be overwhelming

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/newcomers-struggle-family-1.7195632

May 10, 2024

Immigration ministers to meet in Montreal over cuts to temporary visas

https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/immigration-ministers-to-meet-in-montreal-over-cuts-to-temporary-visas-1.6881312

May 10, 2024

Federal-Provincial-Territorial Immigration Ministers Commit to Ongoing Collaboration to Strengthen the Immigration System

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/05/federal-provincial-territorial-immigration-ministers-commit-to-ongoing-collaboration-to-strengthen-the-immigration-system.html

May 9, 2024

Lobster plant fined $350k, banned from hiring foreign workers for 2 years

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/lebreton-fishery-nb-temporary-foreign-workers-fines-1.7197768

May 9, 2024

Workers dreaming of permanent residency protest changes to P.E.I.’s immigration streams

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-immigrant-workers-pnp-changes-protest-1.7198912

May 8, 2024

After several delays, Immigration Canada still doesn’t have its promised ombudsperson’s office

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/immigration-refugees-citizenship-racism-1.7195503

May 8, 2024

New measure to support skilled temporary workers in Manitoba

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/05/new-measure-to-support-skilled-temporary-workers-in-manitoba.html

May 7, 2024

New temporary public policy to benefit Hong Kong permanent residence applicants

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/hong-kong-pr-applicant-work-permit.html

May 7, 2024

Waterloo Region says international students behind big population boost

https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/waterloo-region-says-international-students-behind-big-population-boost-1.6877084

May 6, 2024

Edmonton businesswoman fined, put on house arrest for scamming newcomers

https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/edmonton-businesswoman-fined-put-on-house-arrest-for-scamming-newcomers-1.6875163

May 2, 2024

Once facing uncertain future in Canada, this kickboxer just won a championship for N.L.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/hady-kickboxer-wins-1.7190449

May 2, 2024

Improving estimates for application processing times

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/improving-processing-times.html

May 1, 2024

UBC gallery offers glimpse of life for early Chinese immigrants

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/ubc-chung-lind-gallery-chinese-immigrants-gold-rush-era-1.7186763

May 1, 2024

24 hours a week ‘not enough’ for international students working to get by

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-international-students-school-1.7190473

May 1, 2024

Human-rights advocates pan budget plan to detain immigrants in federal prisons

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/human-rights-advocates-pan-budget-plan-to-detain-immigrants-in-federal-prisons-1.6869411

April 29, 2024

Canada to introduce new rules around off-campus work hours for international students

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/04/canada-to-introduce-new-rules-around-off-campus-work-hours-for-international-students.html

April 29, 2024

Changes to the Start-up Visa and Self-Employed Persons programs to help reduce backlogs and improve processing times

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/04/changes-to-the-start-up-visa-and-self-employed-persons-programs-to-help-reduce-backlogs-and-improve-processing-times.html

April 27, 2024

City of London missed application deadline for federal reimbursement of shelter costs for asylum claimants

https://london.ctvnews.ca/city-of-london-missed-application-deadline-for-federal-reimbursement-of-shelter-costs-for-asylum-claimants-1.6864161

April 26, 2024

Shelter for asylum seekers needed in London, advocates say

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/shelter-for-asylum-seekers-needed-in-london-advocates-say-1.7185064

April 26, 2024

‘I just want to be safe’: Ukrainian man in Canada faces limbo amid consular freeze

https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/i-just-want-to-be-safe-ukrainian-man-in-canada-faces-limbo-amid-consular-freeze-1.6862816

April 25, 2024

Automation to help process adult passport renewal applications

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/passport-renewal-automation.html

April 25, 2024

International grads feel excluded as Manitoba provincial nominee program prioritizes work experience

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/international-student-grads-work-experience-provincial-nominee-1.7185566

April 24, 2024

Ukrainian newcomers in Sask. face months-long waitlist for English language classes

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/ukrainian-newcomers-months-long-waitlist-english-language-classes-1.7182429

April 23, 2024

Filipino family gets 2nd chance at a life in Canada after paying $24K to unregistered immigration consultant

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/filipino-family-reunited-canada-1.7181710

April 19, 2024

Immigration minister responds to critics over plan to detain migrants in penitentiaries

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/immigration-minister-responds-to-critics-over-plan-to-detain-migrants-in-penitentiaries-1.7178289

April 18, 2024

Manitoba NDP accused of threatening people protesting provincial nominee program changes

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-provincial-nominee-program-protests-threats-1.7178349

April 16, 2024

Northern Ont. colleges on impact of international student cap

https://northernontario.ctvnews.ca/northern-ont-colleges-on-impact-of-international-student-cap-1.6849227

April 15, 2024

New designated educational credential assessment organization for architects

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/designated-educational-credential-assessment-organization-architects.html

April 11, 2024

Bowen Island man revealed to be Canada’s first Filipino immigrant

https://globalnews.ca/news/10418456/first-filipino-immigrant-canada-bowen-island

April 11, 2024

Federal government used AI in hundreds of initiatives, new research database shows

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/federal-government-used-ai-in-hundreds-of-initiatives-new-research-database-shows-1.6842555

April 11, 2024

Premier outlines strategy to add 100 new doctors to Manitoba’s health-care system

https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/premier-outlines-strategy-to-add-100-new-doctors-to-manitoba-s-health-care-system-1.6843108

April 11, 2024

Permanent residence fees increasing on April 30, 2024

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/increase-permanent-residence-fees-april-2024.html

April 10, 2024

‘We’re going to see a drop for certain’: Post-secondary institutions across Manitoba prepare for drop in international students

https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/we-re-going-to-see-a-drop-for-certain-post-secondary-institutions-across-manitoba-prepare-for-drop-in-international-students-1.6840583

April 9, 2024

New $5k bursary announced for students looking to pursue skilled trades in N.S.

https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/new-5k-bursary-announced-for-students-looking-to-pursue-skilled-trades-in-n-s-1.6840232

April 5, 2024

Ex-foreign minister Peter MacKay decries ‘ludicrous’ bureaucratic hurdles for Palestinians trying to flee Gaza

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/gaza-family-extended-family-program-1.7164069

April 4, 2024

CUAET measures extended for those affected by processing delays

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/cuaet-processing-delays-extension.html

April 3, 2024

International student numbers could be restricted further, immigration minister says in Halifax https://globalnews.ca/news/10399969/immigration-minister-international-students