Canada continues to be a global leader in refugee protection. As our world sees rising displacement, the strength of Canada’s humanitarian system matters more than ever. This week, a major development has brought renewed hope to refugee-serving communities across the country. The Canadian Council for Refugees has elected Asma Faizi as its new President. Her...
The South Asian population in Canada growth story is remarkable: the community expanded from 669,060 people in 1996 to nearly 2.6 million in 2021, making it the country’s largest racialized group. That growth represents a nearly fourfold increase and now accounts for 7.1% of Canada’s total population. Projections indicate the community could grow to between...
Canada continues to move forward with strong border measures that protect people, support the economy and build confidence in travel and trade. As the year comes to a close, the CBSA border plan is showing real progress across safety, enforcement, immigration integrity and efficient movement of goods. Canadians depend on a secure border. A border...
Canada’s move to virtual citizenship ceremonies during the pandemic helped reduce backlogs and allowed many newcomers to become citizens from their homes. Now, some political voices are pushing for a return to fully in-person events, saying that the current online format does not reflect the full meaning of the citizenship oath. This debate is shaping...
Growing concern surrounds the safe third country agreement as the United States stops most asylum processing. Lawyers and refugee advocates say the agreement only works when both countries provide fair access to protection, and many now doubt whether that standard is still being met. These developments have sparked a new debate in Canada about its...
With the excitement building for the FIFA World Cup 26, the government is encouraging fans to submit early visa applications for FIFA World Cup 26 to avoid delays. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that all visitors must ensure they have the correct travel documents before arriving in Toronto or Vancouver, the two Canadian...
A new Statistics Canada report shows that Canadian-born racialized volunteers have some of the highest volunteer participation rates nationally. In 2023, 79% of this group contributed time to various causes, surpassing participation by non-racialized Canadians born in Canada. Overall, 70% of all racialized Canadians volunteered, contributing more than 936 million hours annually. This wide range...
The latest report from the Canadian Council for Refugees reveals that African refugee wait times in Canada are now the longest of any region worldwide. Government-assisted applicants from African countries face average delays of 42 months, nearly twice as long as applicants from other regions. These extensive delays raise serious concerns about fairness, system capacity,...
Manitoba temporary work permit policy is entering its final phase, and many Provincial Nominee Program candidates now have a limited time to protect their status. The province has confirmed that Support Letter applications can only be submitted until December 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST through the online portal, making this a crucial window for...
