Canada is preparing to introduce significant changes to its refugee determination system through proposed regulations under Bill C-12. While the federal government says the reforms are intended to improve processing efficiency and strengthen border management, refugee advocates argue that some of the proposed measures could make it more difficult for vulnerable individuals to access protection. The...
A new Statistics Canada study reveals that employment outcomes for immigrants with disabilities in Canada differ significantly based on gender and education level. While immigrant men with disabilities were more likely to be employed than Canadian-born men with disabilities, immigrant women with disabilities experienced lower employment rates than their Canadian-born counterparts, particularly among those with university degrees. The findings...
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 ...
Roughly 1,500 international graduates, many from programs delivered through a public-private college partnership in Alberta, are facing Post-Graduation Work Permit refusals after IRCC clarified that non-credit programs do not qualify for a PGWP. IRCC says this is not a new rule but a reaffirmation of an existing eligibility requirement, though affected graduates argue they enrolled believing their...
Canada has conducted its First Express Entry Draw for Skilled Military Recruits, marking a significant milestone in the country’s evolving immigration strategy. On July 23, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued four Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under a newly introduced category designed specifically for experienced foreign military personnel with confirmed job offers from the Canadian Armed Forces. ...
Ontario has officially released the eligibility requirements for its new Ontario Workforce Priority Stream, introducing one of the most significant changes to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) in recent years. While the Expression of Interest (EOI) system has not yet opened, the publication of the program guide gives skilled workers and employers an opportunity to...
Canada has officially updated the median wage thresholds for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), introducing new provincial and territorial wage requirements effective July 17, 2026. The changes, announced by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), will determine whether employers must submit a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) under the high-wage or low-wage stream. While the update may appear to be a routine...
