Canada’s immigration health coverage system is seeing an important update. As part of Budget 2025 measures, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced Changes to the Interim Federal Health Program that will affect how eligible beneficiaries pay for certain supplemental health products and services. The Interim Federal Health Program plays a key role in supporting...
Canada’s demographic future is entering a new phase. On January 27, 2026, Statistics Canada released updated Statistics Canada population projections that outline how the country’s population may evolve from 2025 through 2075. These projections provide a detailed view of potential growth paths based on different assumptions around fertility, mortality, immigration, and interprovincial migration. Under the...
Quebec’s immigration framework has entered a new phase following the provincial government’s decision to reject Montreal’s request for flexibility after the abolition of the Quebec Experience Program. The move confirms that temporary residents who did not submit applications before the program’s cancellation will no longer have access to this pathway, regardless of how established they...
Economic forecasts for 2026 suggest that Alberta is preparing to outpace every other Canadian province, positioning itself once again as the country’s primary growth engine. According to provincial outlook data, Alberta’s real GDP growth is projected to remain well above the national average, supported by energy production, steady population gains, and expanding investment across both...
New Brunswick has taken a significant step toward building a more inclusive and equitable society with the establishment of a dedicated anti-racism office, announced on January 16, 2026. The initiative forms part of the provincial government’s formal response to the Commissioner on Systemic Racism’s final report, which outlined widespread structural barriers affecting racialized and Indigenous...
Canada’s labour market is entering a period of major transformation. New research released by Statistics Canada reveals how artificial intelligence adoption and rising immigration levels are working together to reshape workforce demographics, job growth, and career opportunities across the country. The data, covering the period between November 2022 and December 2025, shows that overall employment...
In 2025, CBSA border security Canada operations resulted in major enforcement outcomes. Officers intercepted large volumes of illegal drugs, prohibited weapons, and undeclared goods, helping protect communities across the country. CBSA seized over 83,000 kilograms of illegal drugs, a significant increase compared to the previous year. This included narcotics, opioids, methamphetamine, and cannabis. These efforts...
Canada’s federal government has announced a wide-ranging affordability package aimed at easing financial pressure on households at a time when global uncertainty continues to affect everyday costs. The measures, unveiled by Prime Minister Mark Carney, focus on groceries, essential goods, and food security areas that directly affect both long-time residents and newcomers settling in Canada....
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has officially launched the 2026 International Experience Canada season, issuing the first Invitations to Apply for open work permits under the program. Between January 1 and January 23, IRCC invited 12,693 young foreign nationals to apply, marking one of the earliest and most active IEC starts in recent years. At...
