Asylum in Canada

Marc Miller, has expressed concern over the rising number of international students seeking asylum to stay in the country, calling it an "alarming trend."

Immigration Minister Marc Miller plans to propose reforms to Canada’s immigration and asylum systems amid reduced permanent resident targets and stricter temporary worker rules.

An Ontario court has approved a class-action lawsuit against the federal government, initiated by immigration detainees held in provincial jails. Representing 8,360 individuals detained by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) between 2016 and 2023, the suit addresses the harsh conditions faced by detainees, who were treated like criminal inmates.

Ottawa will give Quebec $750 million to address the surge in temporary immigrants while promising quicker asylum claim processing and better distribution of refugees across Canada.

Canada's immigration department will soon offer transitional financial assistance to Gazans arriving in the country, ensuring they can cover basic needs like food, shelter, and clothing as they settle in and seek employment. More details on the program will be shared by IRCC once available.

Last month, the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) proposed reforms to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) to address outdated policies since its inception in 2001. Here are the key recommendations:

Your Journey to Canada Made Clear by ICP

Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller voiced his frustration with people blaming immigrants for various issues, following Quebec Premier François Legault's claim that temporary immigrants are responsible for the housing crisis.

Immigration Minister Marc Miller explained the recent pause in private refugee sponsorships, citing an "oversupply" of applications and the need for realistic commitments to resettle refugees effectively.

Quebec Premier Francois Legault has suggested creating "waiting zones" for asylum seekers, similar to France's approach. He argues that Quebec hosts 45% of asylum seekers in Canada, while only making up 22% of the population.

A 20-year-old Toronto-area resident originally from Pakistan, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, who initially came to Canada on a student visa, faces allegations of planning a mass attack against Jews in New York.

On August 2, on the 10th anniversary of the massacre in Sinjar, Yazidi survivors gathered at Queen’s Park in Toronto to urge the Canadian government to fulfill its promise of reuniting them with family members left behind.