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Statistics Canada reports a decline in census undercoverage for non-permanent residents
A new study released by Statistics Canada reveals that 38% of non-permanent residents were not captured in the 2021 Census, marking a notable seven-percentage-point improvement from the 45% missed rate documented in 2016. The research identified distinct patterns in census participation across demographic groups. Ontario recorded the highest provincial omission rate at 45%, while Quebec achieved the lowest at 22%. Young adults aged 20 to 24 and individuals on short-term perm
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Canada extended fee-free immigration support for Haitian nationals amid ongoing security crisis
The Government of Canada has announced the continuation of special immigration measures for Haitian nationals and foreign family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents beyond November 20, 2025. The extension allows eligible individuals to apply for study permits, open work permits, temporary resident permits, or status extensions without application fees. Initially launched in May 2024 in response to Haiti's deteriorating security conditions, these measures ref
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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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IRCC updated study permit rules for protected persons and their families
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that protected persons and their family members can now apply for study permits from within Canada, regardless of whether they have submitted permanent residency applications. This policy update, effective November 13, 2025, expands access for various groups, including students at all educational levels, work permit holders, temporary residents, refugee claimants, and families of foreign government officials. The
Nov 14
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Canada extended temporary relief for Sudanese nationals until October 2026
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced the continuation of temporary measures for individuals affected by the Sudan conflict, extending support until October 28, 2026. Sudanese nationals in Canada — as well as eligible foreign national family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents — may continue to extend their temporary resident status or modify the conditions of their stay without paying the applicable fees. Sudanese nationals who are read
Nov 13
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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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IRCC announced special processing measures for individuals affected by the 2025 wildfire season
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced temporary special processing measures to assist those affected by the 2025 wildfire season across Canada. These provisions, in effect from July 2 to November 30, 2025, support temporary residents who need to restore or extend their status or replace key immigration documents such as visas, permits, or visitor records. For Canadian citizens and permanent residents, the measures retroactive to April 1, 2025, co
Oct 28
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Visa overstay crisis: Canada's population growth significantly underestimated by official statistics
Experts warn that national population growth could be three times higher than official projections due to undocumented residents who...
Oct 6
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Canada's immigration minister sets the record straight: Targets on track despite conservative criticism
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab has refuted claims about Canada's immigration progress, citing concrete data showing reduced...
Sep 3
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Canada's immigration refusal rates surge amid processing backlog concerns
Federal data reveals a significant increase in Canadian immigration application refusals across multiple categories since 2023, with...
Aug 14
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Canadian immigration at a crossroads: Economic needs clash with political pressure for caps
Canada faces a critical immigration policy crossroads as Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre calls for "hard caps" amid stalled...
Jul 17
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IRCC updated the post-CUAET support measures for Ukrainians and families
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has provided updated operational guidance on the processing of applications to support...
Jul 16
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IRCC unveils new foreign worker stream for agriculture and fish processing sectors to address labour shortages
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to develop a specialized foreign labour stream targeting...
Jul 2
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