Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a comprehensive affordability package designed to help all Canadians, including newcomers, manage rising costs. The centrepiece is the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which boosts support by 25% over five years starting July 2026, with families of four receiving up to $1,890 this year. The government is also dedicating $500 million to prevent businesses from passing supply chain costs to consumers, creating a $150 million Foo

Canada has once again demonstrated its commitment to strengthening Francophone communities outside Quebec by exceeding its 2025 immigration target. Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab announced that the country welcomed French-speaking permanent residents at a rate of 8.9%, surpassing the 8.5% goal and marking the fourth straight year of achieving the target. This success stems from coordinated efforts among federal, provincial, and territorial governments and community p

The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada has reported a significant milestone: pending refugee protection claims reached 300,163 by December 2025. Despite processing 6,724 finalizations during the month, the new intake of 7,397 claims continues to outpace the resolution. The backlog has grown steadily throughout the year, reflecting ongoing challenges in the refugee determination system. Meanwhile, refugee appeals have also increased, with 4,665 cases pending by year-end,

Statistics Canada's latest quarterly data show that Canada admitted 102,867 immigrants in the third quarter of 2025, maintaining steady immigration levels compared with previous quarters. However, the period also saw a significant increase in emigration, with 41,203 Canadians leaving the country—nearly double the Q2 2025 figure. Meanwhile, 21,147 former emigrants returned home during the same period. Net emigration reached 20,056, reflecting growing outward migration pattern

The Canadian Government has announced a major $1.7 billion investment over 12 years to recruit more than 1,000 top international researchers through the Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative. This program includes four key streams: the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program ($1 billion), the Emerging Leaders program ($120 million), the Research Infrastructure Fund ($400 million), and the Research Training Awards ($133.6 million). The initiative targets critical re

Canada has announced a temporary public policy exempting certain FIFA-invited foreign nationals from work authorization requirements ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The policy, effective through July 31, 2026, applies to FIFA employees, contractors, and subcontractors who hold invitation letters confirming their involvement in official FIFA events. Eligible individuals can enter Canada between December 1, 2025, and July 31, 2026, without obtaining traditional work permits.

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

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