Bill C‑12 Receives Royal Assent, Tightening Canada’s Asylum Rules
Canada enacts Bill C-12, tightening asylum eligibility with retroactive rules and granting Cabinet new powers to suspend groups…
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Australia Suspends Iranian Temporary Visa Holders for Six Months Under Migration Act 1958
Australia enacts laws to suspend entry for certain temporary visa holders for six months; no official determination for…
Canada Audit Flags Over 153,000 Students, 2,000 Cases Annually, 800 Study Permits
A Canadian audit finds IRCC lacks capacity to investigate 153,000 flagged students, with 800 confirmed fraud cases receiving…
Auditor General Finds 98% of Flagged Student Fraud Unpursued; Carney Claims Full Probes Now
Auditor General report finds 98% of flagged student fraud went unpursued in 2023-24; PM Carney claims his government…
Organized Crime, Student Visa Program and Extortion Shootings Fuel Canada Crisis
Organized crime is exploiting Canada's student visa program to recruit vulnerable students into extortion squads, prompting calls for…
British Columbia PNP Draws Invite Skilled Workers and Entrepreneurs
BC PNP 2026 shifts to a high-impact model with fewer spots, higher fees, and a focus on high-wage…
National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) Gateway Keeps NCA Certificate Path for Lawyers
A guide for foreign lawyers on Canada's licensing process, covering NCA credential assessment and the shift toward skills-based…
Alberta Invites Rural Renewal Stream, Accelerated Tech Pathway, Health Candidates in Draws
Alberta's 2026 AAIP draws prioritize health care, tech, and rural workers, with thousands of invitations issued and 2,700…
Canada Is Celebrating the Francophonie and Investing in New Initiative…
Canada adds 5,000 PR spots and sets a 12% target for French-speaking immigrants outside Quebec by 2029 to…