Canada Day is more than fireworks and flags. In 2025, it became a meaningful moment to reflect on what it truly means to be Canadian. At the heart of this year’s celebration, Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab reminded the nation that Canadian identity goes far beyond paperwork. It’s about inclusion, participation, and shared values. As...
Canada’s immigration landscape is constantly evolving, but recent developments in Quebec are raising eyebrows across the country. In a bold move, Quebec’s Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge has asked the federal government to impose a strict cap on the number of non-permanent residents in the province. This request, targeting federal immigration programs, aims to address regional...
After months of steady decline, Canada’s immigration backlog has grown once more. According to the latest figures, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recorded 802,000 backlogged applications as of May 31, 2025—a sharp 5.5% rise from April’s 760,200. This marks the first increase in seven months, hinting at renewed processing pressures within the system. With...
Many people believe that becoming a Canadian citizen is the key to unlocking financial stability and career growth. But recent research suggests a different story—one that focuses more on preparation, skills, and early effort than on the citizenship certificate itself. A new study, backed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Statistics Canada, revealed...
Over the past few decades, more people than ever have chosen Canada as their new home. But surprisingly, citizenship rates in Canada have been declining, especially among those who arrived in recent years. According to a joint study by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Statistics Canada, only 45.7% of immigrants who landed five...
Canada’s immigration system is about to see big shifts—ones designed not just to bring in talent, but to make sure those who arrive can truly build a life here. In the latest 2025–2026 Departmental Plan, Canada’s new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship lays out a vision that balances growth, integration, and sustainability. With pressure...
In the world of immigration, changes are constant. But some stories continue to shine through, and British Columbia’s immigration journey in 2024 is one of them. Despite facing cuts at the federal level, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) continues to prove that targeted regional immigration works. With the federal government reducing BC’s...
The Canadian travel and tourism sector, once shaken by the pandemic, is undergoing a workforce transformation, led in part by the growing role of non-permanent residents. From international students to temporary foreign workers, these individuals are helping the industry recover, adapt, and move forward in a time of labour shortages and economic shifts. Let’s dive...
In a major immigration-related development, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced a temporary halt on removals to Israel. This measure, known officially as an Administrative Deferral of Removals (ADR), comes in response to the current unrest and violent conflict involving Iran. This is not the first time Canada has paused deportations due to...
