Federal officials say the surge is due in part to an increase in international tourism in Canada — something the federal government has been trying hard to achieve. Continue reading →

The policy divided refugee claimants based on where they were from. Refugee rights would be limited if on a list of 42 countries deemed safe – such as the United States and most of Europe. Continue reading →

Pakistan’s High Commission in Ottawa has urged federal government officials to address what its spokesman calls a “very high” visa rejection rate for the Asian country’s students. Continue reading →

Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen is defending new measures aimed at cracking down on unscrupulous immigration consultants, rejecting an all-party committee’s call that they be brought under government regulation. Continue reading →

American officials are inching closer to allowing talks to amend the Safe Third Country Agreement with Canada. Continue reading →

The Safe Third Country Agreement governing asylum claims between Canada and the United States is “no longer working as intended,” according to documents obtained by Global News. Continue reading →

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program was supposed to end this year, but federal officials say it will be extended to the end of 2021. Continue reading →

“Caregivers provide care to families in Canada that need it, and it’s time for Canada to care for them in return,” said Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen. Continue reading →

On average, the Liberals have reunited fewer families under the parents-and-grandparents program than the previous Tory government, stats show. Continue reading →