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  • Canada Ranks 2nd Best Country Globally in 2023

    Canada has been ranked as the second-best country in the world according to the 2023 Best Countries ranking by U.S. News, with Switzerland taking the top spot. This marks an improvement from Canada's third place ranking in 2022.

  • Canada Ranks 2nd Happiest in G7 for 2024

    The 2024 World Happiness Report (WHR) identifies Canada as the second happiest country within the G7, only surpassed by some nations in the European Union. This annual report, produced collaboratively by Gallup, the University of Oxford's Wellbeing Research Centre, and the UN’s Sustainable Development Solutions Network, utilizes a three-year average of life evaluations from over 140 countries.

  • Canada Reduces Immigration Targets While Aiming to Stay "Open"

    Immigration Minister Marc Miller assured that Canada remains "an open country" despite new cuts to immigration targets, reducing 2025 projections from 485,000 to 395,000 and further dropping numbers for 2026 and 2027. This shift, he explained, reflects Canada’s need for a balanced, manageable migration system.

  • Canada relaxes temporary foreign worker program rules to address labour shortages

    Canadian food services employers will be able to hire up to 30% of their workforce through the TFWP, and other changes coming for temporary foreign workers.

  • Canada remains strongly committed to humanitarianism

    Humanitarianism continues to be an important part of Canada’s immigration strategy.

  • Canada removing barriers to permanent residence for physicians

    IRCC will now allow physicians who are already in Canada to apply for PR under Express Entry programs.

  • Canada reports over 1 million job vacancies

    A Statistics Canada report reveals job vacancies are reaching all-time highs in Canada.

    The number of job vacancies in Canada reached a record-high of 1,012,900 in March, more than the previous record of 988,300 in September 2021. There was an increase in 186,400 vacancies between February and March. The job vacancy rate, which measures the number of vacant positions as a proportion of vacant and filled positions, matched the record high of 5.9% also observed last September (not seasonally adjusted).

  • Canada Scraps Automatic 10-Year Visitor Visas

    IRCC recently announced significant changes affecting Canada’s visit visas. Previously, multiple-entry visas were typically granted based on passport validity, often allowing for a 10-year stay depending on the passport's expiration date. Now, these rules are shifting to be much more discretionary and aligned with individual circumstances, mirroring the approach seen with Schengen visas in Europe. Key changes include:

  • Canada seeking more francophone Immigrants for the next 2 years

    IRCC is looking to welcome 31,500 French-speaking permanent residents (PRs) in 2025 and 36,000 newcomers under the same category in 2026 for admission outside Quebec.

  • Canada Shines in Global Livability Rankings

    The Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) latest Global Livability Ranking highlights Calgary and Vancouver, Canada, as two of the world's top 10 most livable cities. Calgary jumped to fifth place, tied with Geneva, Switzerland, while Vancouver secured the seventh spot. Toronto, however, fell to 12th place.

  • Canada soon to offer permanent residency to undocumented immigrants

    Perhaps, it’s finally time to stop hiding

  • Canada Strengthens Border Security Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration

    Canadian Ministers Marc Miller (Immigration) and David McGuinty (Public Safety) have unveiled a series of measures to strengthen border security and address immigration-related challenges. The announcement comes amidst increasing scrutiny of border policies, ongoing concerns over asylum system abuse, and new developments in US-Canada relations.

  • Canada Takes Action to Aid Palestinian Families in Gaza

    Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is increasing the number of temporary resident visa (TRV) applications it will process for Palestinian extended family members in Gaza from 1,000 to 5,000. This measure aims to help more families reunite with their relatives in Canada.

  • Canada takes aim at healthcare accreditation amongst historic labour shortages

    Skilled newcomers overqualification must be addressed, amid immediate need for more healthcare professionals.

  • Canada Tightens Rules on Low-Wage LMIAs in Certain Cities

    Starting September 26, Canada will stop processing Low-Wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in some metropolitan areas with unemployment rates of 6% or higher.

  • Canada Tightens Rules on Visitor Visa Misuse Amid Border Challenges

    Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, emphasized the need for stronger measures to address the misuse of visitor visas. Temporary visitors sometimes overstay or find ways to illegally extend their stay or work in Canada. Some even use Canada as a gateway to illegally enter the U.S., revealing gaps in border control.

  • Canada to Cut 3,300 IRCC Jobs, Sparking Concerns Over Delays

    Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) plans to cut 3,300 jobs—around 25% of its workforce—over the next three years to align with reduced immigration levels and budget cuts. The move, confirmed on January 20, 2025, aims to bring spending back to pre-pandemic levels.

  • Canada to End Flagpoling

    Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced plans to end flagpoling, a practice allowing newcomers to obtain same-day immigration services by briefly leaving and re-entering Canada at the border. Temporary residents will instead need to apply online to extend their stay.

  • Canada to end pre-arrival COVID-19 test for incoming travellers

    Canada is lifting its COVID-19 test requirements for fully vaccinated travellers.

    Starting April 1, fully vaccinated travellers to Canada will no longer need a pre-arrival COVID-19
    test.

    The Canadian government announced the new measures would affect travellers arriving at all ports of entry. Although pre-arrival testing requirements will be dropped, the government may still randomly test travellers upon arrival. The purpose of the random tests will be to identify and track COVID-19 variants. If fully vaccinated travellers are selected for an on-arrival test, they will not need to quarantine while waiting on their result.

  • Canada to end vaccine mandates for domestic travellers, transportation workers

    You no longer have to be fully vaccinated to board a plane or train in Canada, but mask mandates still apply.