CANADIAN Immigration News
What’s Happening in Canada?
August 29, 2024
Last call for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)!
August 28, 2024
Canada ends temporary public policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits from within the country
August 27, 2024
Sask. ranks low in terms of abuse, mistreatment of temporary foreign workers: data shows
August 26, 2024
Canada to restrict low-wage foreign workers, consider lower immigration targets
August 25, 2024
AAIP eligibility change in response to Alberta wildfires
August 24, 2024
British Columbia, Quebec and PEI invite candidates in latest round of provincial immigration draws
August 23, 2024
Extended work and study permit measures for Ukrainians in Canada
August 22, 2024
Choose to study in Alberta
https://www.alberta.ca/choose-to-study-alberta
August 21, 2024
Immigration pathway bringing medical professionals to Alberta
August 20, 2024
Virtual information sessions for Francophone temporary residents in Canada
August 20, 2024
Quebec announces six-month freeze on some temporary foreign workers in Montreal
August 19, 2024
ESDC announced new LMIA processing times
https://lpen.ca/esdc-announced-new-lmia-processing-times-2/
August 18, 2024
Canadian immigration minister says temporary worker program needs reform
August 17, 2024
Alberta immigration experts watching for changes to temporary foreign worker program
August 16, 2024
Alberta introduced special work permit eligibility amid 2024 wildfires
August 15, 2024
Enhancing the vitality of Francophone communities by welcoming French-speaking international students and immigrants
August 14, 2024
Call to increase northern Ontario’s share of skilled immigration
August 13, 2024
More than 27K immigrants arrived in Waterloo Region within last five years: report
August 12, 2024
The Winnipeg event highlighting youth activism, digital innovation
August 11, 2024
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program: Canada’s PR option explained
August 8, 2024
Open work permits for family members of foreign workers: Who can apply
August 7, 2024
Why walking in Windsor’s Pride parade means so much to these 2SLGBTQ+ newcomers
August 6, 2024
Ottawa considers changes to reduce number of temporary foreign workers in Canada
August 6, 2024
Prince Edward Island attracting international nurses with new bursary
August 6, 2024
Sudbury groups react to federal announcement not to regularize all undocumented workers
August 3, 2024
Southwestern Manitoba’s biggest city joins provincial nominee program
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/rural-immigration-nominee-program-brandon-1.7283054
August 2, 2024
Feds give some asylum-seekers in Cornwall an extension on deadline to move out
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/asylum-cornwall-immigration-1.7282717
July 24, 2024
Refugee health-care workers bringing strong skills, full hearts as they take on new jobs in a new land
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/refugees-health-care-workers-africa-1.7272598
July 23, 2024
Feds to spend $97M to help build and fix 8,669 units in Hamilton, Halton and Niagara
July 22, 2024
Canada Education: New Study Visa Rules for international students implemented in 2024
July 22, 2024
Free replacement documents and measures for people affected by the 2024 wildfire season
July 19, 2024
WorkSafeNB aims to reduce language barriers for foreign workers
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/worksafenb-foreign-language-pamphlets-1.7267604
July 18, 2024
TIES Paves the Way for a More Inclusive Canada with Centre for Immigrant Research
July 16, 2024
After nearly two decades in a refugee camp, this family of 15 found home in London
July 13, 2024
New Canadian citizens welcomed at Saturday ceremony in Calgary
https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/new-canadian-citizens-welcomed-at-saturday-ceremony-in-calgary-1.6963168
July 12, 2024
New Brunswick signs letter of intent with Indonesia to form health-care recruitment partnership
July 10, 2024
Online survey of refugee clients of the Resettlement Assistance Program
July 9, 2024
‘Tears come to my eyes’: Track star and family granted extension to stay in Canada after deportation order
July 7, 2024
This new Canadian reflects on her path from Syria to putting down roots in N.L.
https://www.cbc.ca/search?q=immigration§ion=all&sortOrder=date&media=all
July 3, 2024
Protesters gain support as P.E.I. government holds firm on immigration changes
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-foreign-workers-protest-support-1.7253331
July 2, 2024
‘Fix your system’: Winnipeg rally calls for more international workers to remain in Manitoba
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-rally-provincial-nominee-spots-1.7251342
July 1, 2024
Canada Day citizenship ceremony held in Halifax
https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/canada-day-citizenship-ceremony-held-in-halifax-1.6947446
June 28, 2024
What is going on with immigration in Canada? Here’s what the data shows
June 27, 2024
Government of Canada introduces legislation for citizenship by descent
June 24, 2024
P.E.I. population growth slowing, although immigration staying strong
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-population-april-2024-1.7239885
June 21, 2024
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
June 20, 2024
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
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
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
June 12, 2024
Court-imposed deadline to pass new citizenship law approaching next week
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
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
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
June 5, 2024
Calgary Liberal MP opposed to deportation of truck driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash
June 3, 2024
Canada announces new pilot programs to support caregivers and Canadian families, intends to make the caregivers program permanent
June 2, 2024
P.E.I. hunger strikers hopeful after small meals and government meeting
May 31, 2024
Canada opening more visa application centres in Mexico
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
May 30, 2024
Advanced analytics to speed up processing of overseas family class spousal and partner applications
May 29, 2024
Man pleads guilty in international students fraud case
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
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)
May 23, 2024
New report provides baseline of social, economic indicators in N.S. Black community
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
May 23, 2024
Temporary measures to support family members affected by the crisis in Haiti
May 22, 2024
NDP slam Liberals for slow reunification programs for relatives stuck in Gaza, Sudan
May 22, 2024
New designated educational credential assessment organization for architects
May 21, 2024
Community applications now open for new rural and Francophone immigration pilots
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
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
May 10, 2024
Federal-Provincial-Territorial Immigration Ministers Commit to Ongoing Collaboration to Strengthen the Immigration System
May 9, 2024
Lobster plant fined $350k, banned from hiring foreign workers for 2 years
May 9, 2024
Workers dreaming of permanent residency protest changes to P.E.I.’s immigration streams
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
May 7, 2024
New temporary public policy to benefit Hong Kong permanent residence applicants
May 7, 2024
Waterloo Region says international students behind big population boost
May 6, 2024
Edmonton businesswoman fined, put on house arrest for scamming newcomers
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
May 1, 2024
UBC gallery offers glimpse of life for early Chinese immigrants
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
April 29, 2024
Canada to introduce new rules around off-campus work hours for international students
April 29, 2024
Changes to the Start-up Visa and Self-Employed Persons programs to help reduce backlogs and improve processing times
April 27, 2024
City of London missed application deadline for federal reimbursement of shelter costs for asylum claimants
April 26, 2024
Shelter for asylum seekers needed in London, advocates say
April 26, 2024
‘I just want to be safe’: Ukrainian man in Canada faces limbo amid consular freeze
April 25, 2024
Automation to help process adult passport renewal applications
April 25, 2024
International grads feel excluded as Manitoba provincial nominee program prioritizes work experience
April 24, 2024
Ukrainian newcomers in Sask. face months-long waitlist for English language classes
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
April 18, 2024
Manitoba NDP accused of threatening people protesting provincial nominee program changes
April 16, 2024
Northern Ont. colleges on impact of international student cap
April 15, 2024
New designated educational credential assessment organization for architects
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
April 11, 2024
Premier outlines strategy to add 100 new doctors to Manitoba’s health-care system
April 11, 2024
Permanent residence fees increasing on April 30, 2024
April 10, 2024
‘We’re going to see a drop for certain’: Post-secondary institutions across Manitoba prepare for drop in international students
April 9, 2024
New $5k bursary announced for students looking to pursue skilled trades in N.S.
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
April 3, 2024
International student numbers could be restricted further, immigration minister says in Halifax https://globalnews.ca/news/10399969/immigration-minister-international-students