Two Canadian Conservative Members of Parliament launched a fundraising initiative to support LGBTQ+ refugees. Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman and MP Scott Aitchison are leading a fundraising boat cruise scheduled for July 15. The event aims to raise money for Rainbow Railroad. This organization helps resettle persecuted gender and sexual minorities from around the world into safe countries like Canada. Tickets for the cruise cost $150 each. The announcement video generated mix

On the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Parliamentary Secretary Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk highlighted Alberta's support for displaced Ukrainians. Since the conflict began, the province has welcomed almost 65,000 Ukrainian evacuees who now live in 213 communities across Alberta. Armstrong-Homeniuk noted that millions have been forced from their homes due to the ongoing war, which has become Europe's largest conflict since World War II. She emphasized that U

A recent study by the Canadian Council for Refugees highlights significant delays in processing refugee applications from Africa, with wait times averaging 42 months for government-sponsored cases, nearly double those from other regions. The report attributes these disparities to insufficient staffing at African visa offices, calling it evidence of systemic inequity within Canada's immigration system. Despite a 2023 Auditor General report flagging these issues, African appli

On September 29, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated instructions on Sponsorship Agreement Holder...