Canada’s refugee system is entering a major legal battle after the Federal Court agreed to case-manage dozens of constitutional challenges against the country’s controversial new asylum law. Immigration lawyers and refugee advocates across Canada say the legislation could dramatically reshape refugee access while creating uncertainty for thousands of claimants already living in the country. The...
Canadian citizenship by descent applications are facing growing delays as many American applicants report stalled processing under Canada’s interim “Lost Canadians” measures. Applicants who submitted proof of citizenship files shortly after the March 2025 policy changes say their applications remain under review in IRCC’s program support unit, while newer files submitted after the updated legislation...
The French nursing program in Manitoba is expanding after the Manitoba Government announced 30 additional seats at the Université de Saint-Boniface (USB). The expansion increases total program capacity to 75 seats and strengthens access to bilingual healthcare in Manitoba. The investment responds to growing demand for French-language nursing education and healthcare workers across the province....
Canada’s new Bill C-2 immigration legislation is drawing strong criticism from refugee advocacy groups across the country. The proposed Strong Borders Act has become a major topic in the ongoing debate around refugee rights in Canada, asylum policies, and immigration restrictions under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government. The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) warned that...
Planning to apply for Canadian citizenship this year? You are not alone. Thousands of permanent residents across the country take this life-changing step each year. Whether you are a newcomer who just completed your residency requirement or someone who has called Canada home for decades, understanding the application for Canadian citizenship process in 2026 is...
The permanent Four Falls border crossing closure in New Brunswick has now been officially confirmed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The Four Falls port of entry had remained closed since May 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, and federal authorities have now finalized the decision to permanently discontinue operations at the crossing. According to...
Canada’s immigration processing system is once again under pressure as updated figures released on May 12 show longer wait times across several permanent residence and citizenship categories. The newest updates surrounding Canada PR processing times reveal rising application inventories, growing Express Entry backlogs, and slower processing across multiple economic and family sponsorship pathways. The latest...
Canada has updated important Canada work permit rules after Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirmed that the IMM 5707 Family Information form is no longer mandatory for many in-Canada work permit applications. The update simplifies the application process for several immigration streams, including open work permits for Hong Kong residents and foreign nationals supported...
The international education sector is facing growing pressure as universities across the country report major declines in Canadian international student applications. The latest global survey findings reveal that restrictive immigration policies, rising uncertainty, and changing global student preferences are reshaping international education trends across the world. The newest data surrounding Canada international student enrolment decline...
