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Coalition Condemns Carney’s New Border and Immigration Bill

A sweeping new border and immigration bill reintroduced by the Carney government is being denounced with fierce opposition from a coalition of more than 300 groups who say it threatens rights and due process for refugees, newcomers and vulnerable communities

‘Brain Waste’ Rising as Canada Fails Skilled Immigrants

New analysis finds highly educated immigrants earn less and face higher job barriers in Canada compared to the United States

Birthright Bill Sparks Citizenship Fight

As the Liberals move to expand citizenship by descent, Conservatives warn of birth tourism, identity erosion, and a system unable to enforce the duties of being Canadian

Why The World Still Wants to Move to Canada

A new global survey finds Canada is still the most desired destination for migrants worldwide, holding its appeal despite soaring housing costs, a shaky economy and stricter immigration limits

Canada Races to Woo Global Tech Talent Amid US Visa Chaos

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will open its doors wider to foreign tech workers and innovators as Donald Trump’s steep H-1B visa fee hike shuts out skilled talent and rattles Silicon Valley

BC Communities Demand Greater Say in Immigration

At the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention this week, local politicians are demanding more control over immigration decisions as labour shortages worsen in rural towns and federal funding cuts disrupt newcomer settlement services

Canada Struggles to Keep Immigrants from Leaving

New research shows optimism and a sense of belonging are key to convincing newcomers to stay, as economic challenges drive more immigrants to consider leaving Canada

Canada Divided Over Temporary Foreign Worker Program

New data shows foreign workers are keeping Canadian hospitals, farms, and restaurants running, even as political leaders clash over whether to reform or abolish the TFW program amid record labour shortages

International Student Cap Rocks Universities, Colleges

Visa backlogs, permit rejections, and federal caps have driven enrolment down by half at post-secondary institutions, leaving cash-strapped colleges and universities scrambling to survive

Canada on Pace for Record Immigration

The gap between political promises and immigration realities is growing wider and so too is the debate over whether the system is helping or hurting Canada’s future