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Canada Tightens Spousal Open Work Permit Rules Effective January 2025
As of January 21, 2025, Canada limits spousal open work permit eligibility to spouses of certain students and high-skilled workers. Dependent children lose eligibility. The government prioritizes economic needs and…
Canada Invites 500 Healthcare Workers to Apply for Permanent Residency
Canada’s June 2025 Express Entry draw issued 500 invitations to healthcare professionals meeting specific CRS and experience criteria.…
Quebec Reveals Proposed Immigration Plan for 2026–2029 Period
Quebec proposes reduced immigration targets, stricter French language rules for temporary workers, and prioritizes residents already in Quebec.…
Concerns Raised Over Canada’s Border Security Bill C-2 Overreach
Canada’s Bill C-2 proposes stricter asylum deadlines, enhanced border security powers, expanded surveillance, and financial crime measures. Critics…
Critics Say New Canadian Border Law Mirrors U.S. Immigration Policies
Canada’s 2025 Strong Borders Act tightens asylum rules, cuts immigration targets by 21%, and increases enforcement and data…
Canada Targets Asylum Abuse Among International Students with New Bill
Canada’s Bill C-2 limits asylum claims mainly by international students, especially from India and Nigeria, while expanding IRCC…
Canada Faces 529,700 Job Vacancies Unfilled for Seven Months
Canada’s labour market in March 2025 shows 529,700 job vacancies unchanged for seven months amid a 12.1% decline…
Canadian Government Reintroduces Bill to Restore Citizenship by Descent
The Canadian Government’s Bill C-3 fixes citizenship issues caused by the first-generation limit. It restores citizenship to affected…
Ottawa Proposes Immigration Reforms to Limit Asylum Hearings Access
Canada’s Bill C-2 restricts asylum access by denying claims filed late or through unofficial crossings. It expands executive…
Amnesty International Canada Condemns Ottawa’s Border Bill as Assault on Asylum Rights
Bill C-2 would restrict asylum access and increase government discretion over immigration documents in Canada. Amnesty International warns…