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CBSA Reports
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CBSA Reports Over 10,600 Immigration Removals Across Canada in 2026

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Immigrate to Canadaby

Canada continues to strengthen immigration enforcement while maintaining one of the world’s largest immigration programs. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has released new enforcement statistics showing that 10,607 inadmissible individuals were removed from Canada between January 1 and June 30, 2026. The latest figures highlight how immigration authorities enforce the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act while ensuring fairness for applicants who follow Canada’s immigration laws.  The...

Canada's New Refugee Tribunal Rules
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What are Canada’s New Refugee Tribunal Rules In 2026? 

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026Immigrate to Canadaby

In 2026, the Immigration and Refugee Board is finalizing amended Refugee Protection Division and Refugee Appeal Division Rules, including a new pre-referral abandonment process, tighter evidence disclosure deadlines, the elimination of fax as a communication method, and the removal of the defined term “vulnerable person.” Legal advocates have raised concerns that several changes could disadvantage...

Canada's New Asylum Rules
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Canada’s New Asylum Rules Could Reshape Refugee Claims: What Bill C-12 Means for Applicants 

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Immigrate to Canadaby

Canada is preparing to introduce significant changes to its refugee determination system through proposed regulations under Bill C-12. While the federal government says the reforms are intended to improve processing efficiency and strengthen border management, refugee advocates argue that some of the proposed measures could make it more difficult for vulnerable individuals to access protection. The...

Employment Gap for Immigrants
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Canada Study Finds Employment Gap for Immigrants with Disabilities Varies by Education and Gender

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Immigrate to Canadaby

A new Statistics Canada study reveals that employment outcomes for immigrants with disabilities in Canada differ significantly based on gender and education level. While immigrant men with disabilities were more likely to be employed than Canadian-born men with disabilities, immigrant women with disabilities experienced lower employment rates than their Canadian-born counterparts, particularly among those with university degrees.  The findings...

Drop in Temporary Resident Arrivals
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Canada Records Sharp Drop in Temporary Resident Arrivals as Immigration Policies Tighten

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Immigrate to Canadaby

Canada has reported a significant decline in Canada temporary resident arrivals during the first five months of 2026. According to newly released federal data, new temporary resident arrivals fell by nearly 70% compared to the same period in 2024. The decline reflects the federal government’s ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable immigration system by reducing the number of temporary...

Refugee Targets for 2027
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Why is Canada Being Asked to Raise Refugee Targets for 2027? 

July 27, 2026July 28, 2026Immigrate to Canadaby

A national refugee advocacy coalition has asked Canada’s Immigration Minister to raise resettled refugees to 15 percent of total immigration levels for 2027, up from 8 percent in 2026, including a minimum of 20,000 government-assisted refugees. The request follows a 43 percent cut to refugee resettlement since 2023, compared to an 18 percent cut across immigration...

IRCC's Application Backlog
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How Big is IRCC’s Application Backlog in 2026? 

July 27, 2026July 28, 2026Immigrate to Canadaby

As of May 31, 2026, IRCC had roughly 1.5 million applications across permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship awaiting a final decision, according to the department’s own inventory data. Permanent residence applications alone totalled 705,315, split across new Economic, Family, and Protection categories that replaced IRCC’s older reporting structure.  Category  Applications Awaiting Decision  Permanent Residence (total)  705,315 ...

Foreign Credential Recognition
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Canada Moves Faster on Foreign Credential Recognition to Help Skilled Newcomers Find Jobs

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026Immigrate to Canadaby

Canada is accelerating efforts to improve foreign credential recognition after federal, provincial, and territorial labour ministers met in Halifax to discuss solutions for ongoing workforce shortages. During the Forum of Labour Market Ministers (FLMM) on July 16, 2026, governments agreed to work more closely to help internationally trained professionals enter the Canadian workforce faster.  The meeting focused on reducing employment...

Bilingualism in Canada
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What Does New StatCan Data Reveal About Bilingualism in Canada?

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026Immigrate to Canadaby

A Statistics Canada research note, built on the 2022 Survey on the Official Language Minority Population, shows that most bilingual minority language adults in Canada rate their second official language skills as strong, use both English and French at home daily, and often feel more comfortable speaking English, even when raised in French-speaking or mixed language...