Internal government communications reveal that arranged marriages of convenience were previously used by some Indian students to secure Canadian open work permits for their spouses. An access to information report from Canada’s High Commission in New Delhi highlighted integrity concerns, noting that immigration-linked marriages were openly advertised in Indian media. Following policy changes introduced by former Immigration Minister Marc Miller, Ottawa restricted spousal work

A new regulatory proposal indicates that Canada is preparing to redesign the selection of high-skilled immigrants, replacing the current Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades programs with a single, streamlined federal category. The goal is to simplify the system and make it more responsive to labour market needs, shifting away from a universal selection model toward a more targeted approach based on occupations and economic demand. Th

Holland College has reported a 47% decline in its international student population in 2025, from 848 students last year to 446. The college projects an additional loss of 300 students by the 2026–27 academic year, totalling a reduction of about 700 international students, over 80% of its former international enrolment. The decline stems directly from federal immigration policy changes, particularly restrictions on college graduates’ eligibility for Post-Graduate Work Permits

Alberta’s Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade, and Immigration, Matt Jones, has criticized Ottawa’s decision to invite 10,000 new parent and...