Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, is now law and changes how refugee claims are processed. Claimants who cross the border irregularly and miss a 14-day filing window, or who wait more than a year to claim asylum, can lose their right to a hearing before the Immigration and Refugee Board....
A recent fundraising initiative by two Canadian Conservative Members of Parliament has sparked national discussion about refugee protection and Canada’s humanitarian commitments. While the announcement has generated mixed reactions online, it has also drawn attention to the organizations that help vulnerable people escape persecution and rebuild their lives in countries like Canada. For anyone following...
A new national survey shows that 77% of Canadians feel proud to be Canadian in 2026 up 12 points from just two years ago. This broad-based rise in national pride is happening even as Canadians grapple with housing affordability concerns, changing immigration debates, and global economic pressures. For immigrants considering Canada, this shift reveals something...
Canadian Multiculturalism Day, marked every June, celebrates the idea that Canadian unity does not require sameness. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s 2026 statement reaffirmed that the country’s differences are a strength protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and that building an inclusive Canada is an ongoing, generational project newcomers are part of. Why...
The Canada Border Services Agency launched Free Flow International-to-International Transit on June 26, 2026, letting eligible connecting travellers skip in-person customs check-ins at Toronto Pearson, Vancouver, and Montreal-Trudeau airports. Airlines share passenger data directly with CBSA, while travellers still need valid visas and a confirmed onward flight departing within 24 hours. What Problem is Free...
A Toronto Metropolitan University study finds that automated resume-screening tools may unfairly filter out skilled immigrant applicants before a human ever reviews their file. The algorithms often rely on historical hiring data that undervalues international credentials and overseas work experience, leaving many qualified newcomers underemployed despite driving most of Canada’s workforce growth. Why are Skilled...
Canada’s tourism industry continues to show signs of steady recovery, but the latest figures reveal a trend that goes beyond travel alone. New data from Statistics Canada shows that Canada tourism spending reached $28.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026, supported largely by increased spending from international visitors. While tourism is often viewed as...
Moving to a new country involves much more than obtaining a visa. Finding housing, registering for health care, enrolling children in school, opening a bank account, understanding transportation, and securing employment are just a few of the challenges newcomers face during their first few months in Canada. To make settlement easier, the Government of British...
New research from Statistics Canada’s Longitudinal Immigration Database reveals a nuanced picture: while fewer foreign postdoctoral fellows are arriving in Canada and fewer are staying permanently, those who do obtain permanent residency earn significantly more than other immigrant groups. Inflows have declined since 2021, permanent residency conversion rates dropped from 28% to 22% across successive...
