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U.S. tightens rules for asylum seekers entering from CanadaThe change announced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security means people entering the U.S. from Canada will now have four hours to consult with lawyers instead of 24 hours.CanadaAug 13
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Quebec sees surge in number of asylum seekers from Bangladesh amid unrestThere's been a surge in the number of asylum seekers from Bangladesh to Quebec. Based on IRCC data, Canada's total could be five times what it was a year ago, at more than 22,000.CanadaJul 25
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Manitoba, N.L., only provinces to offer publicly to take asylum seekers from QuebecCanada's premiers have agreed to Quebec's request to stand together and call on the federal government to more evenly distribute asylum seekers across the country.CanadaJul 17
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Equalization, asylum seekers reform on the agenda as premiers meet in HalifaxQuebec's premier wants to bring the issue of asylum seekers to the attention of his fellow provincial leaders.CanadaJul 16
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Half a billion to clear backlog of some asylum seekers: PBOCanada has spent nearly half a billion dollars over the last five years processing asylum claims from people who arrived in the country without a visa, a new report has found.CanadaMay 31
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Travelling to the U.K. amid unrest? Canada urges caution in advisoryThe government is cautioning Canadians travelling to the United Kingdom to avoid areas where demonstrations, protests and large gatherings are taking place.CanadaAug 7
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U.K. unrest: Why police are preparing for a night of ‘disruption and division’U.K. cities and towns across have been wracked by violence for the past week as angry mobs egged on by far-right extremists have clashed with police and counterdemonstrators.WorldAug 7
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U.K. stabbings: PM to create police unit to crack down on violent clashesThe attack at a Taylor Swift-themed summer holiday dance class shocked a country where knife crime is a long-standing and vexing problem, though mass stabbings are rare.CrimeAug 1
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Taylor Swift ‘in shock’ after 3 kids die in stabbing at Swift-themed dance classSeveral children and adults are still in the hospital, with many of them in critical condition, after a stabbing attack in the U.K.WorldJul 30
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U.K. stabbings: Violent protesters attack police as town mourns 3 dead girlsHundreds of protesters threw bricks and set cars ablaze near the site of a horrific stabbing attack that claimed the lives of three girls just one day prior.WorldJul 31
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Current immigration levels could lead to ‘overreaction’ against newcomers, Legault saysQuebec Premier François Legault warned Friday there's a risk of "overreaction" against newcomers if the province maintains its current immigration levels.CanadaJun 28
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With elections looming, Eby turns his guns on OttawaA western-based premier attacking the central federal government is something of a time-honoured tradition. But a B.C. premier has not been this critical of Ottawa for years.CommentaryJun 20
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Ottawa ‘showering’ eastern provinces with cash, B.C. not getting ‘fair share,’ Eby saysPremier David Eby is expanding his criticism of what he says is an unfair share of federal funding being given to Western Canada.PoliticsJun 12
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U.K. election: Labour’s Starmer vows change after landslide winThe Conservatives suffered the worst performance in the party's long history as voters punished them for a cost of living crisis, failing public services, and a series of scandals.WorldJul 5
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B.C. premier ‘confused’ on reason for Quebec immigration funding: ministerFederal Immigration Minister Marc Miller says B.C. Premier David Eby may be 'confused' on why Quebec is offered $750 million to help with a surge of temporary residents.CanadaJun 11
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Ottawa to give Quebec $750M for surge in temporary immigrantsThe federal government is offering Quebec $750 million to help pay for a surge in temporary immigrants to the province, federal officials say.CanadaJun 10
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Quebec’s parliamentary session ends with quest to reclaim powers from OttawaQuebec's national assembly winter session is coming to a close. Amid all the controversy of the past few months, Premier François Legault says there are things to celebrate.PoliticsJun 7
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‘Influx’ of asylum seekers makes up over 10% of London’s shelter users: reportOver one in 10 permanent emergency shelter spaces in London, Ont., is currently occupied by asylum seekers and city staff are hoping for more federal supports.CanadaApr 29
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Sunak, Starmer clash over taxes and health in 1st U.K. election debateConservative leader Rishi Sunak sought to boost his party’s dismal outlook, while Labour’s Keir Starmer aimed to cement his status as favourite to become the next prime minister.WorldJun 4
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What is flagpoling? CBSA curtails immigration services at 12 border crossingsThe Canada Border Services Agency is curtailing flagpoling that allows temporary residents to receive same-day immigration services at the U.S.-Canada crossings.CanadaJun 4