Canada Immigration
CBSA officers need more resources to keep track of failed asylum claimants: union president
The Liberal government says it has made significant investments to boost border security and effectively process refugee claims. Continue reading
Name of man behind Komagata Maru incident removed from Vancouver federal gov’t building
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Members of Parliament officially removed former MP Harry Stevens’ name from the Service Canada building, three years after the government apologized for the incident. Continue reading
Man sentenced to 20 months in jail for role in B.C.’s largest immigration fraud case
Xiao Feng “Heki” He was sentenced to 20 months in a B.C. provincial jail after pleading guilty to multiple offences. Continue reading
Releasing alleged ISIS supporter will put Canadians at risk, government officials argue
The government submitted a 21-page memorandum to the Federal Court after the Immigration and Refugee Board last week ordered officials to free the man on 25 conditions. Continue reading
Canada welcomed more refugees than any other nation in 2018, UN report says
Overall, the number of people fleeing war, persecution and conflict worldwide ballooned to over 70 million, the United Nations report says. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Quebec’s harsh new laws may echo sentiments felt elsewhere in Canada
Immigration and how we treat newcomers will likely be issues in the October federal election, Tasha Kheiriddin says. Continue reading
Majority of Canadians think immigration should be limited: poll
Sixty-three per cent of respondents to a recent Leger poll said the government should prioritize limiting immigration levels because the country might be reaching a limit in its ability to integrate them. Continue reading
Employment rate of recent immigrants to Canada reached new high last year: Memo
The memo says the employment rate for immigrants aged 25 to 54 who landed less than five years ago, was 71 per cent last year. It was the indicator’s highest level since 2006 — which is as far back as the data goes. Continue reading
Andrew Scheer vows to end ‘illegal’ border crossings as part of Conservative immigration plan
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says if he’s elected prime minister he would put an end to “illegal” border crossings in Canada. Continue reading
Canada should improve protections for temporary residents amid visa application surge: advocates
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