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