Conservatives Move to Block Refugee Claims by Non-Citizens Convicted of Serious Crimes
Editor The federal Conservatives are expected to introduce a motion today aimed at tightening Canada’s refugee and asylum rules…
Immigration
New Federal Immigration Initiatives Favour In-Canada Candidates for Permanent Residence
OTTAWA — Canada’s immigration system is increasingly prioritizing individuals who are already living and working in the country,…
Ottawa Seeks to Dismiss Hundreds of Immigration Court Cases Over Alleged ‘Ghost Agent’ Use
The federal government is asking the Federal Court to dismiss more than 400 immigration-related cases at once, arguing…
Canada Grants Permanent Residency to Family Members of Ottawa Mass Stabbing Survivor
Canada has approved permanent residency for the father and brother of an Ottawa man who survived a deadly…
Immigrants more likely than Canadian-born to cite human rights, equality as core Canadian values: documents
Immigrants are more likely than people born in Canada to identify respect for human rights, gender equality and…
Low-wage LMIA processing to resume in eight Canadian regions, including Vancouver, Winnipeg and Halifax, in early 2026
Low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing will resume in eight Canadian regions beginning January 9, 2026, after…
Brampton mayor warns of transit service cuts after ridership drops 20%, links decline to immigration caps
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown is warning residents to expect service reductions to Brampton Transit after ridership fell by…
Canada Issues 8,000 Express Entry Invitations in Major Canadian Experience Class Draw
Canada has issued 8,000 invitations for permanent residence in its second Express Entry draw of 2026, targeting candidates…
Canada to Keep Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program Closed in 2026
Canada will not accept new applications for its Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2026, extending the pause…
Gunshots Fired at Brampton Home in Alleged Extortion Attempt; Family Forced to Flee
BRAMPTON — A Brampton man and his family have been forced to flee their home after receiving a…