Canada Immigration
Refugee judge who asked woman why husband didn’t ‘just kill’ her to face internal review
Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) says the refugee judge’s “insensitive” questions have prompted the internal review. Continue reading
Canada gave work permit to Belgian wanted in $10M art fraud, money laundering case
Canadian officials declined to explain why they granted a work permit to David Bertiaux although he was facing serious criminal charges in Belgium. Continue reading
Quebec to impose values test for new immigrants
The values test for newcomers was a pledge made by the Coalition Avenir Québec during the provincial election campaign in 2018. Continue reading
Less than 850 asylum seekers deported since 2017, hundreds more on hold: CBSA
Since February 2017, about 45,000 people have requested asylum in Canada after entering the country between formal border crossings. Continue reading
Bernier challenged over ‘extreme multiculturalism’ tweet during leaders’ debate
The People’s Party of Canada leader was challenged over his use of the words “ghettos” and “tribes” in describing new immigrants to Canada. Continue reading
What matters to Canada’s new Syrian-born citizens in this federal election?
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
Excited to have the chance to vote, these new Canadians say immigration policy is an important factor in deciding who they choose on election day. Continue reading
Liberals pledge to give municipalities bigger say on immigration
If elected, the Liberals say they will make it easier for municipalities and smaller communities to attract new immigrants and skilled workers. Continue reading
Conservative MP uses campaign flyer to spread falsehoods about ‘fake refugees’
A campaign flyer from Markham-Unionville Conservative candidate Bob Saroya laid out the party’s plan for immigration reform but also included falsehoods about irregular migrants. Continue reading
The pros and cons of immigrating to Kingston
A Kingston man speaks about his family’s immigration to Canada and the challenges he, and others, face. Continue reading
Reality check: Scheer’s claim about refugees ‘jumping the queue’ is false
Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer says asylum seekers who make claims at the border are “jumping the queue.” This is false, and experts say there is no queue. Continue reading