Amidst the ongoing housing shortage and increasing living costs, the Canadian government’s immigration targets and plans for international students are being closely examined. Immigration Minister Marc Miller has stated that adjustments may need to be made to international student enrollments, but the government has no intention of reducing immigration numbers. However, the question remains as …
Canada’s newly appointed immigration minister, Marc Miller, has wasted no time in engaging in a conflict with Quebec, just a few weeks into his role. Prior to this position, Miller had been working towards improving the relationship between the federal government and indigenous communities for a span of five years. However, with the recent cabinet …
Canada’s housing crisis cannot be solved without the assistance of skilled immigrants, according to Immigration Minister Marc Miller. He emphasized the federal government’s efforts to make housing more affordable and bring in the necessary workers to increase housing supply. Miller highlighted the importance of skilled workers from outside Canada in meeting the current demand for …
Anna Ambroszkiewicz, a Polish passport holder and self-proclaimed citizen of the world, has embraced the lifestyle of a digital nomad. This lifestyle allows her to live in various locations around the world for shorter durations. Currently residing in Bansko, a small town in the Bulgarian mountains, she enjoys the flexibility to go hiking during the …
Canada is set to close applications for temporary emergency visas available to Ukrainians fleeing Russian aggression on Saturday, but has not yet announced plans for long-term refuge. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year, Canada introduced the emergency visa as millions of people sought refuge from the conflict. The visa allows an unlimited number …
The conversation surrounding foreign interference in Canadian elections has focused on disrupting efforts. However, the federal government is also actively deporting individuals suspected of engaging in espionage or terrorism, as well as barring them from entering Canada. Immigration lawyers have noticed an increase in these cases, with some suggesting that they may be politically motivated. …
Canada Makes It Easier for Hong Kongers to Obtain Permanent Residency In a recent announcement, the Canadian government revealed that Hong Kongers with recent work experience in Canada will now have a simplified pathway to becoming permanent residents (PRs), without the need for proof of education. “Our government acknowledges that true talent and valuable expertise …
Migrant rights organizations in Canada are appealing to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to implement the recommendations of a United Nations Special Rapporteur. The Rapporteur stated that countries should establish regularization programs for undocumented migrants, providing them with pathways to permanent residency. Felipe González Morales, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, emphasized …
Hotel and restaurant owners are increasingly relying on temporary foreign workers to address labor shortages in their industries. To address this issue, there is a growing push to provide more pathways to permanent residency for these workers. Naomi Alboim, a senior policy fellow at Toronto Metropolitan University, suggests including occupations with a high demand for …