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Ontario to launch new talent streams for permanent residency in 2026Ontario's Immigration Minister David Piccini has officially announced the province will roll out new immigration pathways next year,
Ontario's Immigration Minister David Piccini has officially announced the province will roll out new immigration pathways next year, including a specialized Talent Stream under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program. Speaking during the debate on Bill 30 in late November, Piccini outlined plans to target high-impact individuals, including major investors, elite culinary professionals, prominent artists, and leading researchers. The legislation grants the province greater flex
Dec 4
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Saskatchewan faces a sharp rise in refugee claims as federal immigration cuts leave thousands in limbo
Saskatchewan has experienced a dramatic 98 per cent surge in refugee claims over the past year, driven largely by sweeping federal and provincial immigration reductions that have left many temporary residents with few options for staying in Canada. Between April 2024 and April 2025, asylum claims in the province jumped from 683 to 1,344, according to Statistics Canada. At the same time, Saskatchewan recorded the steepest drop in permanent residents among Canadian provinces —
Nov 14
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Ottawa and Quebec find common ground on immigration reform after years of discord
The federal and Quebec governments have aligned their immigration policies under Prime Minister Mark Carney's leadership. After years of disagreement over reception levels and provincial concerns, both now acknowledge the system needs fixing. Ottawa admits immigration rates have outpaced Canada's capacity to integrate newcomers, while Quebec moderates its reduction plans. Despite this convergence, political tensions persist. Quebec criticizes federal delays on regional exemp
Nov 12
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Canada’s 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan
Canada's partial release of its 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan alongside Budget 2025 reveals a strategic recalibration of the country's immigration framework. Temporary resident admissions will decline from 516,600 to 385,000, reflecting efforts to balance infrastructure capacity with population growth amid housing pressures and institutional constraints across Canadian provinces. International student spaces will face a 50% reduction to 155,000 in 2026 (150,000 in 2027 a
Nov 7
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Ottawa issues a warning to Canadian citizens with US permanent residency
Global Affairs Canada has released an updated travel advisory cautioning Canadian citizens who hold US green cards about potential...
Oct 8
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Canada extends open work permit program for temporary residents seeking permanent residency until 2026
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a significant extension to its public policy regarding open work...
Oct 7
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Filipino workers face deportation due to administrative errors in work permit renewals
Three Filipino construction workers in Dartmouth may be forced to leave Canada due to administrative errors in their work permit renewal...
Oct 6
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US visa fee hike creates a golden opportunity for Canada to attract tech talent
The recent implementation of a US$100,000 annual fee for H-1B worker visas by the US administration presents a significant opportunity ...
Oct 1
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Olympic hopeful Tamarri Lindo secures permanent residency after deportation threat
Canada's rising track star, Tamarri Lindo, and his family have been granted permanent resident status, following a deportation threat...
Sep 23
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IRCC updated processing times for September 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest processing times data as of September 10, 2025, revealing...
Sep 12
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Canada reports 2.36 million temporary residents: Shift towards permanent residency pathways
Canada hosts over 2.36 million temporary residents , comprising 546,562 study permit holders, 1.5 million work permit holders, and...
Sep 9
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Economists urge Canada to include 500,000 undocumented residents in immigration planning
As Immigration Minister Lena Diab develops the forthcoming immigration targets for 2025-2027, economic experts are advocating for the...
Aug 15
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Canadian brain drain slowing: Study reveals significant decline in migration to U.S.
Statistics Canada reveals a significant 30% decline in permanent migration from Canada to the United States since the late 2000s. The...
Jul 24
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The Government of Canada tightens rules on spousal applications in the permanent residency process
The Government of Canada is implementing stricter measures to address a growing trend where skilled immigration applicants strategically...
Jun 12
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Impact of the 2025 Canadian elections on the Indian diaspora
The recent Canadian Liberal Party victory brings a complex outlook for the substantial Indian diaspora in Canada. With over 427,000...
Apr 30
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North Okanagan-Shuswap unveils priority sectors for the Rural Immigration Pilot
The North Okanagan-Shuswap region has announced a comprehensive list of priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community...
Apr 28
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