Not every Canadian province announces a 10% economic growth target and puts immigration at the very centre of making it happen. But that is exactly what New Brunswick immigration just did. The province has unveiled an ambitious economic development strategy aimed at transforming its economy by 2030, and skilled workers from around the world are...
British Columbia is expanding immigration opportunities for healthcare professionals through a new BC Rural Healthcare Immigration Pathway, designed to support healthcare services in rural and remote communities across the province. The announcement accompanies a major update to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program’s Skills Immigration Guide, which came into effect on May 28, 2026. The...
A major enforcement action has placed Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program back in the spotlight. Federal authorities have imposed a $429,000 penalty and a two-year hiring ban on a British Columbia forestry company after investigators identified multiple Temporary Foreign Worker Violations under Canada’s immigration regulations. The sanctions against San Industries Ltd. represent one of the...
Canada’s Interim Federal Health Program Costs have come under renewed scrutiny following a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO). According to the report, federal spending under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) reached approximately $822 million during the 2024-25 fiscal year. The findings also reveal that nearly 74,000 individuals with rejected refugee claims...
Canada has long been recognized as one of the most welcoming countries for refugees and asylum seekers. But a law that came into force on March 26, 2026, is now being challenged by immigration lawyers and advocacy groups who argue it crosses a constitutional line. The legislation at the centre of this debate is Bill...
Canada has announced new Canada Ebola Border Measures in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and heightened regional concerns involving Uganda and South Sudan. Beginning May 27, 2026, the federal government will temporarily suspend certain immigration documents for residents of affected countries for 90 days. Additional quarantine requirements will...
Canada just made it significantly easier for certain travellers from Indonesia and Malaysia to visit or connect through the country. Instead of going through the full Canada visa application process, eligible citizens from both nations can now apply for an eTA for Indonesian and Malaysian travellers – a faster, online authorization that takes only minutes...
A new national poll suggests the Conservative Party continues to hold a commanding advantage on Canada immigration policy, even as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals gain momentum nationally. According to the latest Abacus Data survey, 60% of Canadians believe Conservatives are the best party to manage immigration issues, while only 19% selected the Liberals. The...
Canada just became more popular. New data from Statistics Canada confirms that over 1.6 million non-resident travellers entered the country in March 2026. That is a 4.7 percent increase compared to the same month a year earlier, and it is a strong signal that global confidence in Canada as a destination remains high. This rise...
