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Senate committee urged to exempt foreign-adopted children from citizenship connection test
Legal experts are calling on the Senate to amend Bill C-3 to grant children adopted from overseas the same citizenship protections as those adopted domestically. A briefing paper submitted to the Senate committee argues that subjecting foreign-adopted children to substantial-connection tests creates an unfair distinction and potentially violates Canada's Charter and international treaty obligations. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has faced years of advocacy fro
Nov 20
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IRCC announced new guidelines on SAH status changes and refugee application processing
On September 29, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated instructions on Sponsorship Agreement Holder...
Sep 30
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NDP urges the Canadian Government to expedite the Gaza refugee evacuation
The NDP is pressuring Ottawa to intensify efforts to evacuate Gaza residents approved under Canada's temporary visa program. At a...
Sep 23
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Conservatives propose ending the TFWP to prioritize employment opportunities for Canadians
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre announced plans to permanently abolish the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), citing...
Sep 8
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Poilievre proposes the immediate deportation of criminal non-citizens
Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has announced a controversial immigration policy calling for the deportation of non-citizens...
Aug 25
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Alberta Minister calls for urgent federal action on immigration amid record population growth
Alberta's Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade, and Immigration, Joseph Schow, has issued a statement criticizing federal immigration...
Aug 22
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IRCC introduces mandatory upfront medical exams for Express Entry permanent residence applications starting August 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a significant policy change requiring all Express Entry permanent...
Aug 14
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Federal Government delays permanent residency pathway for low-wage workers amid economic concerns
A comprehensive analysis identifies Toronto as hosting nearly 50% of Canada's undocumented immigrants, with an estimated 250,000-300,000...
Aug 14
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Quebec Chamber of Commerce Calls for 106,000 annual immigrants to address critical labour shortages
The Federation of Chambers of Commerce of Quebec (FCCQ) is urging the provincial government to welcome at least 106,000 new immigrants...
Aug 14
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Toronto tops Canada's undocumented immigrant population
A comprehensive analysis identifies Toronto as hosting nearly 50% of Canada's undocumented immigrants, with an estimated 250,000-300,000...
Aug 12
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CBSA launches investigation into entry of suspected senior Iranian officials amid immigration concerns
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated investigations into 66 cases involving suspected senior Iranian officials who may...
Jul 2
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Report reveals 1,350% surge in anti-South Asian Hate speech on Canadian social media
A new study documents an alarming 1,350% increase in online hate speech targeting South Asians in Canada. The report analyzed social...
Jun 30
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IRCC reports an increase in immigration application inventories
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the data on immigration inventories and backlogs. According to the last...
Jun 2
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Canada extends immigration judicial review window by 45 days
The Federal Court of Canada has announced a strategic enhancement to its immigration judicial review process. Effective May 14, 2025, the...
May 21
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