IRCC backlog nears 1 million as study permit delays persist
By Aug. 31, 2025, IRCC had 958,850 pending files, with study permits and permanent residency causing major delays.…
Canadian Newcomers Face Declining Job Prospects Amid U.S.-Style Deportation Fears
Nearly half of about 2,000 surveyed newcomers fear shrinking job prospects after Ottawa reduced intake plans to 385,000…
Report finds highly skilled immigrants leaving Canada at rising rates
The Leaky Bucket 2025 reports that one in five immigrants leaves Canada within 25 years, with doctorate holders…
Canada Extends Citizenship Act Amendment Deadline to January 2026
A court extended the deadline to amend Canada’s Citizenship Act to January 20, 2026, while Bill C-3 proceeds…
Canada’s 2025 Immigration Cuts Heighten Delays and Labour Shortages
Canada’s 2025 immigration plan slashes permanent resident targets to 395,000 and tightens temporary permits, capping temporary residents at…
IRCC Tightens Open Work Permits for Military Family Members in 2025
Effective January 21, 2025, IRCC removed open work permit access for most military dependent children (C46/C48) and spouses…
Ottawa fast-tracks citizenship for English player to join Canada squad
(OTTAWA) Ottawa expedited citizenship for English-born soccer defender Alfie Jones, allowing him to swear the Canadian citizenship oath…
Deportees Pass Through MSP Without Knowing Final Destinations
A November 12, 2025 flight from MSP removed more than a dozen ICE detainees, many shackled and uninformed…
Canada Grants Permit-Free Entry for FIFA-Invited Workers 2026 Cup
From Dec 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026, Canada allows FIFA-invited employees, contractors, and subcontractors to work without…
London Man in Limbo as Ontario Suspends OINP Skilled Trades Stream
Ontario suspended the OINP Express Entry: Skilled Trades Stream on November 14, 2025, citing systemic fraud. All applications…
Quebec Ends PEQ Residency Pathway as Immigrants Protests Grow
On November 19, 2025, Quebec ends PEQ and launches the PSTQ, moving to invitation-based selection and supporting a…
Fake Visa Appointment Scam Highlighted by Canadian High Commission
Indian authorities uncovered a ring selling fake Canadian visas, led by Anil Kumar, with losses over $650,000. IRCC…
Canada’s Top Immigrants Are Leaving Faster Than Ever, Data Reveals
New 2025 research finds a rising share of highly skilled immigrants leave Canada within five years, including PhD…
Report Finds 1 in 5 Immigrants Leave Canada Within 25 Years
A November 2025 study shows about 18–20% of immigrants exit Canada within 25 years, mainly in the first…