Canada’s language training sector faces a severe crisis as student enrolments and study weeks dropped significantly in 2025. According to Languages Canada’s latest report, international student enrolments declined by 13% while total student weeks dropped by 19% year over year. Sector leaders attribute the downturn directly to federal immigration policies, including international student caps and altered visa processing. Despite contributing over $1 billion to the national eco

Canadian employment increased by 75,000 jobs in July 2026, raising the national employment rate to 60.9%. Figures from Statistics Canada show the unemployment rate fell to 6.4%, reaching its lowest level in two years. Job growth was led by core-aged women, with significant gains across wholesale and retail trade, financial services, and construction. Private sector employment added 58,000 positions, while self-employment grew by 44,000. Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, an

Canada's tourism industry served as a major engine of national economic growth throughout 2025, according to a recent report from Statistics Canada. Fueled by strong domestic travel demand and a steady influx of international visitors, total tourism expenditures expanded, delivering a direct financial boost to local communities across the country. Sector activity outpaced broader national economic growth, driving increased revenues for hospitality, entertainment, and transit

On July 24, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) published updated enforcement statistics showing that 10,607 inadmissible individuals were removed from Canada between January 1 and June 30, 2026. Quebec recorded the highest number of enforced removals at 5,467, followed by the Greater Toronto Area with 2,674, the Pacific Region with 906, and the Prairie Region with 839. Most removals involved immigration non-compliance: 8,551 cases concerned refugee claimants and 1

According to Statistics Canada, international travel to Canada showed strong growth in May 2026. United States residents made 2.2 million trips to Canada, marking a 13% increase compared to May 2025. This growth was driven by higher automobile crossings and air travel. Additionally, overseas resident arrivals rose 6.2% year over year to 665,300, supported by significant gains in visitors from Europe and the Americas. Overall, seasonally adjusted data indicates a 6.3% monthly

Actionable — Ontario: the OINP's regulatory redesign is now in force. The former 8 program streams have been eliminated and replaced with a new Ontario Workforce Priority stream; the Expression of Interest system is closed to new EOIs and the e-filing portal is expected to reopen later this summer. Applications already submitted under the former streams will be assessed under the rules in place when filed. Recommend holding new Ontario-stream filings until the portal reopens.

Statistics Canada reported that the national unemployment rate fell to 6.5% in June 2026, marking its second consecutive monthly decline. The economy added a modest 18,000 jobs during the month, which helped lift the overall employment rate to 60.8%. Labour market gains were concentrated primarily among core-aged workers and youth, while employment fell for Canadians aged 55 and older. On a year-over-year basis, employment increased by 99,000 positions, driven by a strong ris

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced that compliance penalties under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) more than doubled to over 10.2 million dollars during the recent fiscal year. Of nearly 1,500 inspections completed, 12 percent of employers were found non-compliant, resulting in substantial fines and the ban of 30 employers from the program. Federal authorities also introduced stricter rules for the low-wage stream, requiring businesses to ad

The Government of Saskatchewan updated the processing times of various streams of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). According to the new data, in the second quarter of 2026, the processing times for all streams (the Employment Offer stream, Innovation and Tech Talent Pathway, Agriculture Talent Pathway, and Health Talent Pathway) of the International Skilled Worker category were 2 weeks. The Existing Work Permit and International Students streams of the Saska

The Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) outlined four critical interventions to reform the newly enacted Bill C-12. Association members argue that the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act pushes vulnerable individuals into an unstable legal limbo. To resolve these systemic issues, the group proposes that Parliament clearly define the public interest to eliminate arbitrary ministerial discretion. Legal experts also demand that authorities resto

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) released the processing statistics for the first half of 2026. The province has issued 2,628 nominations, accounting for 55% of its overall annual allocation of 4,761 spaces. Priority sectors lead intake, issuing 1,466 nominations and reaching 62% of the mandatory minimum allocation. The capped categories, including trucking, accommodations, food services, and retail trade, have reached 60% of their maximum limit, with 718 nom

The Government of Saskatchewan announced that the provincial minimum wage will rise to $15.70 per hour on October 1, 2026. Officials used a standard indexation formula to calculate this change. The formula gives equal weight to the Consumer Price Index and the average hourly wage in the province. Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Ken Cheveldayoff stated that the increase balances workers' needs with business growth. A four-year income tax reduction plan will also

Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement to celebrate Canadian Multiculturalism Day. He noted that the day sits alongside National Indigenous Peoples Day and Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day to honour the many histories that shape the country. The Prime Minister stated that Canadian unity does not require uniformity. He explained that differences are a source of national strength rather than a risk to manage. This core principle is protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and

Canadian job vacancies rose in the first quarter of 2026. This is the first quarterly increase since 2022. Employers reported 506,700 open positions. This is an increase of 11,800. Both full-time and part-time positions saw growth. Sales and service roles led the job gains. However, health sector vacancies continued to decline. Regionally, Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta added the most vacancies. Quebec was the only province to see a decrease. Additionally, the average

The Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) published an opinion piece proposing a major system redesign. The CILA argues that growing application backlogs require Canada to consider using artificial intelligence to make initial immigration and refugee decisions. Under this proposed model, AI would generate initial reasoned outcomes for high-volume, rule-bound applications like study permits and citizenship grants. Human adjudicators and judges would remain at the bac

The Canadian Government is expediting visa processing for thirty-seven Gazan students and their family members currently stranded in third countries. The students have already secured admission to Canadian universities but have faced significant delays, with some waiting nearly two years for progress on their applications. Advocates have raised concerns about the interview process, saying that some applicants were questioned extensively about attending state-run universities

Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged that Canada’s recent economic slowdown is partly linked to the Federal Government’s decision to reduce immigration targets and limit the number of temporary residents. Following two consecutive quarters of economic contraction, Carney noted that slower population growth has affected overall economic output. However, he argued that the changes are part of a broader strategy to ease pressure on housing, infrastructure, and public services

The Government of Canada has announced temporary border measures in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and growing regional concerns involving Uganda and South Sudan. Beginning May 27, 2026, Canada plans to temporarily suspend the issuance of certain immigration documents to residents of affected countries for 90 days. Starting May 30, some travellers who have recently been in high-risk regions will also be required to complete a 21-day self-is

Statistics Canada has released new travel data for March 2026, showing an increase in international visitors. The total number of non-resident travellers entering Canada exceeded 1.6 million, marking a 4.7 percent increase over last year. Trips to Canada by United States residents rose by 4.4 percent to reach 1.3 million arrivals. Most American visitors travelled by automobile, and over half of those drove across the border for same-day trips. Overseas resident arrivals also

A group of American applicants are reporting significant delays and a lack of transparency regarding their Canadian citizenship-by-descent applications. Despite applying as soon as interim measures were introduced in March 2025, many early applicants have found their files stalled in the Immigration Department’s program support unit – a division typically reserved for complex cases. Meanwhile, newer applicants who submitted their files after the formalization of the "lost Can