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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Effective January 1, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada updated its program delivery instructions for the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot. Staff no longer need to manually track provincial attestation letter exceptions, and IRCC clarified that eligible applicants need a minimum French test score of NCLC level 5 in all four language abilities, valid within...
Canadian support for multiculturalism remains strong even as public discussions around immigration levels continue to evolve. A new national report reveals that most Canadians still believe diversity strengthens the country, highlighting continued confidence in Canada’s multicultural identity despite increasing concerns about the pace of immigration. According to the latest findings, 66% of Canadians agree that multiculturalism makes Canada...
Public opinion data from 2026 suggests yes, with conditions. A recent Abacus Data poll found 54% of Atlantic Canadians are optimistic about the region’s future, and only 17% see immigration as a top national issue, well below cost of living and healthcare. Residents broadly support growth, including from immigration, as long as it comes with matching investment...
IRCC officially paused new Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) interest-to-sponsor forms as of July 15, 2026. No new invitations are going out for now, but existing applications keep moving, and IRCC still plans to finalize up to 15,000 PGP permanent residences in 2026. The Super Visa remains fully open for visits. What Does It Mean That the PGP Program...
