Canada’s refugee system is once again at the centre of a national policy debate. Following the United States’ decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitians, refugee advocates and human rights organizations are urging the Canadian government to reconsider how the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) applies to people seeking protection at the Canada-United...
Canada’s international education system has undergone significant reforms over the past two years, with the federal government introducing measures aimed at improving the integrity and sustainability of temporary immigration programs. One of the most notable changes has been the restriction of spousal open work permits for most international students. The policy change follows internal government communications that...
Canada’s role as a co-host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup brought millions of fans together and showcased the country on one of the world’s biggest sporting stages. Alongside the economic and tourism benefits, the tournament also generated an immigration story that has attracted national attention. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), 175 visitors who travelled to Canada for the...
Saskatchewan is strengthening its strategy to retain international graduates by reserving at least 750 provincial immigration nominations in 2026 for graduates of Saskatchewan Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs). The latest Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) update is designed to encourage more international students to build long-term careers in the province while helping employers address ongoing labour shortages. Unlike previous approaches that focused...
IRCC is building a pool of independent reviewers to support a new administrative penalty framework for paid immigration and citizenship representatives. Starting later in 2026, representatives who break the rules can face penalties, and anyone penalized can request an independent review. The goal is to protect applicants from unethical practices and strengthen trust in the...
Since late July 2026, IRCC lets every eligible adult renew a Canadian passport fully online. There is no longer a cap on who can apply this way. You upload your form, a digital photo, and your payment. No mail. No Service Canada visit required. In-person and mail-in renewals still exist for anyone who prefers them. Passport...
Canada’s tourism industry continues to demonstrate its importance to the national economy. According to the latest Statistics Canada report released in July 2026, visitors spent $140.5 billion during 2025, helping drive economic growth, support businesses, and sustain employment across the country. While the report measures tourism activity from 2025, it provides the most current official snapshot of the sector’s performance....
Canada has officially opened the Gordie Howe International Bridge, creating a new gateway between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan. The opening marks a historic milestone for North American transportation, trade, and border management, as the bridge becomes Canada’s newest and most technologically advanced land border crossing. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) confirmed that the bridge will operate twenty-four hours a day,...
International travel to Canada grew strongly in May 2026, with United States residents making 2.2 million trips, up 13 percent year over year, and overseas arrivals rising 6.2 percent to 665,300. The increase spans automobile crossings, air travel, and cruise arrivals, and it points to growing demand for visitor visas, eTAs, and multiple-entry travel documents heading...
