Despite global shifts in education policy and economic uncertainty, international students continue to look for welcoming and stable destinations to pursue their academic dreams. While countries like the UK and US have dominated headlines for their policy changes and visa regulations, Canada immigration for international students has quietly regained momentum, climbing to the second spot...
Canada is reshaping its immigration system by placing a cap on temporary residents. The government’s goal is to reduce their share of the national population to five percent by the end of 2026. This shift responds to growing concerns about housing shortages, labour market pressures, and demand on public services. While the new approach tightens...
The road to Canada has long inspired Hong Kong’s skilled professionals seeking a stable, opportunity-rich life. But recent reports have shaken this pathway; allegations of ghostwriting and plagiarism in immigration applications have emerged, raising serious questions about fairness and integrity. The controversy centres on the Canadian immigration program for Hong Kong residents, designed to fast-track...
Thousands of families are waiting, but only a few have made it out. That’s the current state of Canada’s Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) program for Palestinian Canadians with family members stuck in war-torn Gaza. Despite promises, policy announcements, and headlines, the ground reality remains grim. As bombs continue to fall and humanitarian conditions worsen, calls...
Canada is known for its universal health care system, but how easily can immigrants access medical services in their preferred official language? A new Statistics Canada study sheds light on this important question. The research reveals that immigrant status and minority language health care in Canada are connected in complex ways that differ across provinces....
A new Abacus Data survey conducted from September 12 to 17, 2025, reveals that Canadians place immigration among the top five national issues, with 28% of respondents ranking it as a priority. The poll of 2,230 adults highlights shifting voter concerns as Parliament resumes, showing affordability, crime and safety, healthcare, housing, and immigration dominating the...
As U.S. immigration policies tighten under President Donald Trump, Canada is experiencing a significant surge in asylum claims, with an alarming rise in the number of individuals seeking refuge at the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing. According to the latest data, asylum requests at this crossing have tripled compared to last year. This increase coincides with the...
Canada’s immigration landscape continues to evolve, and the August 2025 immigration data provides a revealing snapshot of current challenges. While fewer refugee protection claims were filed compared to the previous month, the backlog of pending cases continued to expand. This dual trend highlights a pressing issue: Canada’s immigration system is receiving fewer new claims but...
The debate over Canadian immigration is intensifying, and Alberta has moved to the centre of the conversation. Premier Danielle Smith has directed the provincial Jobs Minister, Joseph Schow, to explore all legal avenues to give Alberta more influence over its immigration system. At the heart of this move is a concern: how can Alberta balance...
