Canada is known for its universal health care system, but how easily can immigrants access medical services in their preferred official language? A new Statistics Canada study sheds light on this important question. The research reveals that immigrant status and minority language health care in Canada are connected in complex ways that differ across provinces....
A new Abacus Data survey conducted from September 12 to 17, 2025, reveals that Canadians place immigration among the top five national issues, with 28% of respondents ranking it as a priority. The poll of 2,230 adults highlights shifting voter concerns as Parliament resumes, showing affordability, crime and safety, healthcare, housing, and immigration dominating the...
As U.S. immigration policies tighten under President Donald Trump, Canada is experiencing a significant surge in asylum claims, with an alarming rise in the number of individuals seeking refuge at the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing. According to the latest data, asylum requests at this crossing have tripled compared to last year. This increase coincides with the...
Canada’s immigration landscape continues to evolve, and the August 2025 immigration data provides a revealing snapshot of current challenges. While fewer refugee protection claims were filed compared to the previous month, the backlog of pending cases continued to expand. This dual trend highlights a pressing issue: Canada’s immigration system is receiving fewer new claims but...
The debate over Canadian immigration is intensifying, and Alberta has moved to the centre of the conversation. Premier Danielle Smith has directed the provincial Jobs Minister, Joseph Schow, to explore all legal avenues to give Alberta more influence over its immigration system. At the heart of this move is a concern: how can Alberta balance...
The 2026 World Cup in Canada is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of international fans, but entry will not be as simple as in some past tournaments. Visitors will need to secure either a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), depending on their nationality. Canadian authorities have confirmed there will...
Alberta has taken a bold step in modernizing identity verification by introducing citizenship markers on driver’s licenses and ID cards. Starting in fall 2026, residents will be able to use a single, secure card to confirm both their identity and Canadian citizenship, reducing the need to carry multiple documents. This development not only improves convenience...
Canada has long been a top choice for immigrants, but retaining newcomers is just as important as attracting them. A new report, “Here to Stay,” from the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC), reveals that optimism about the future and a sense of belonging are the strongest factors influencing immigrants’ decisions to stay in Canada permanently....
A new study from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals that immigration contributed to 21% of housing price growth in municipalities with populations over 100,000 between 2006 and 2021. While newcomers bring economic benefits and strengthen Canada’s labor force, the research highlights how rising demand has intersected with deep structural issues in the housing...
