Thunder Bay has placed third nationally in Royal LePage’s 2026 ranking of Canada’s most affordable cities for homeownership, a result the city’s economic development agency says reflects its standing as a place where buyers can still get real value for their money. Royal LePage’s annual report measures how local home prices stack up against local...
A record 30,092 Canadians and permanent residents left the country in the first quarter of 2026, the highest Q1 figure ever recorded. Add nearly 200,000 departing temporary residents, and Canada’s population fell by more than 55,000 people. Housing costs and a deliberate cut to temporary resident targets are the main drivers. How Many People Actually...
IRCC has sent letters to a number of Canadians who received citizenship by descent under Bill C3, asking them to surrender their certificates over questions about the genealogical records used. These letters allege no fraud. Recipients remain citizens with valid certificates unless a formal cancellation decision is made, and they generally have only 30 days...
Canada’s Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab has formally marked World Refugee Day 2026, issuing a statement that honours both the milestone anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention and Canada’s long-standing commitment to protecting those who flee danger. This year’s observance holds added significance as it coincides with the 75th anniversary of the international refugee protection...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has temporarily waived the standard 12-month waiting period for certain Ugandan nationals to apply for a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA). This applies to those who received a final negative decision on their refugee claim, a previous PRRA, or a Federal Court decision between June 20, 2025, and June 19,...
The Government of Canada published proposed regulations on June 19, 2026, that would fundamentally reshape how asylum claims are received, processed, and decided in this country. The proposed rules introduced under the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act aim to establish clear timelines, strengthen protections for vulnerable claimants, and help eligible applicants access work...
As of June 2026, Amnesty International Canada and the Canadian Council for Refugees have filed a new Federal Court challenge arguing that Canada is violating the Safe Third Country Agreement by returning refugee claimants to the U.S. without applying court-mandated safety protections. The case directly affects asylum seekers arriving at the Canada-U.S. border who may...
Immigrant Homeownership in Canada continues to grow despite ongoing housing affordability challenges. A new study found that homeownership rates among recent immigrants increased between 2018 and 2021, while rates among Canadian-born residents declined during the same period. The findings suggest that many newcomers continue to prioritize homeownership as part of their long-term settlement plans, even...
The AAIP Eligibility Explorer is the latest digital tool introduced by Alberta to help prospective immigrants identify immigration pathways that match their qualifications. Launched on June 17, 2026, the interactive tool simplifies the process of exploring Alberta immigration options and may help candidates begin their immigration journey with greater confidence. Finding the right immigration stream...
