Canada has long been seen as a safe haven for those fleeing persecution, political violence, or oppression. But proposed Canada immigration changes under Bill C-2, also called the Strong Borders Bill, could alter this reputation. Refugee experts and immigration lawyers are raising alarms that the bill, in its current form, could unintentionally harm dissidents, journalists,...
Access to health care is not only about hospitals and clinics, it’s also about being able to communicate with doctors and nurses in the language you’re most comfortable with. Recognizing this, the Government of Canada is investing $34 million to improve French-language health services for Francophone minority communities in Ontario. This initiative will make health...
A spring crossing at the Lacolle, Quebec land border has drawn wide attention. A Haitian family arrived together. After a review, officers allowed the father to enter Canada because he had a close relative here. His pregnant wife and seven-year-old daughter were refused. Three weeks later, facing health concerns and no legal path that worked...
In a bold move to strengthen its workforce, Ontario invests $70M to protect workers affected by U.S. tariffs and global trade shifts. This investment will help people retrain, upskill, and access better jobs despite uncertain economic conditions. By working with unions, community groups, and colleges, Ontario is creating rapid-response centres and expanding training programs that...
British Columbia is still a top pick for global founders. On August 19, 2025, the British Columbia PNP Draw held a new selection round under the entrepreneur stream. The province issued 11 invitations in the Entrepreneur – Base category with a lowest score of 124. It also invited up to five candidates in the Entrepreneur...
Canada continues to be a global leader in welcoming people seeking protection, but the latest figures reveal a disproportionate asylum seeker distribution in Quebec when compared to other provinces. Quebec, with 22% of the Canadian population, currently hosts around 40% of asylum seekers. Ontario, representing 39% of the population, consistently accommodates nearly half of the...
On August 14, 2025, the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francisation et Intégration (MIFI) held the 77th Quebec Arrima draw, inviting 277 candidates to apply for permanent selection under the Skilled Worker Selection Program. Candidates invited under Stream 3, which focuses on regulated professions, required a minimum score of 766 to qualify. In addition, two supplementary...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another major Express Entry draw #362 Canada, issuing 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in healthcare and social services. This marks the second-largest draw of the year for the sector, reinforcing Canada’s focus on addressing labour shortages in essential professions. To qualify, candidates required a minimum...
As Canada prepares its next immigration levels plan for 2025–2027, economists are calling for a major shift, include the estimated 500,000 undocumented residents already living in the country. Experts argue that accurate data on the population is crucial for shaping housing, labor, and economic policies. Without accounting for these residents, projections for infrastructure, schools, and...
