Canada’s immigration system is facing a growing identity crisis. On one hand, the government says it wants to attract top global talent. On the other, it’s cutting immigration targets just when Canada needs skilled professionals the most. Daniel Bernhard, CEO of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, believes this contradiction could prove costly. With the federal...
Canada has quietly forgiven over 17,500 criminal convictions for foreign nationals in the past 11 years, a move that has sparked fresh debate over transparency, public safety, immigration policy under Canada’s Immigration system. The federal government’s ability to rehabilitate foreign applicants through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) removes a significant barrier to entering Canada—but...
Quebec Premier Francois Legault is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau next week in Quebec City to address the pressing issue of immigration, specifically the influx of asylum seekers into Quebec. Background Discussion This forthcoming meeting marks a critical juncture in the ongoing dialogue between the provincial and federal governments on immigration matters. It...
On April 29, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) unveiled its latest update regarding immigration inventories and backlogs. This article delves into the key insights from this update, shedding light on the status of applications for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship approvals. IRCC Applications Overview IRCC currently manages over 1 million applications, totaling...
