Toronto immigration lawyer sues media, government over Global News report
A Toronto lawyer has filed a $10.75-million lawsuit following a report on Global News about a program to allow undocumented workers to remain in Canada. Continue reading
Canadian Immigration
Plan for dealing with asylum seekers held up by Ontario election
A plan to “triage” asylum seekers crossing the Canada-U.S. border illegally, in an effort to move some migrants out of Quebec and into Ontario, has stalled because Ontario is in the midst of a provincial election. Continue reading
Where do Quebec’s political parties stand on immigration?
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Earlier this week, Quebec’s three main political parties revealed their plans for immigration strategy, so how do they compare? Continue reading
If immigration was slashed, Canada’s economy would feel the pinch: report
Immigrants make up approximately 22 per cent of Canada’s population. The Conference Board report predicts that Canada’s population growth will be driven entirely by immigrants by the year 2040. Continue reading
Lawyer insists he took money for real immigration program, Canadian government denies its existence
By Sean O’Shea Consumer Reporter
A Toronto lawyer who claims the federal government has a “pilot program” in place to help undocumented immigrants stay in the country says he’s right and others are wrong. The federal immigration minister, Ontario’s immigration minister and other immigration lawyers say no such program exists. Continue reading
Canada is shortening wait times to bring spouses from abroad: Immigration minster
Hussen says the government understands how important it is to reunite couples and it also makes for a stronger country. Continue reading
Exclusive: Immigration Canada reverses decision, grants residency for family denied over child’s disability
A Manitoba family learned Tuesday the federal government has reversed its decision and will allow them to stay in Canada. Continue reading
Trudeau defends high number of Haitians rejected by Canada’s refugee system
Trudeau said that while Haiti has its economic challenges, it’s not a failed state and there are people from elsewhere in the world who have more urgent needs. Continue reading
Suspect in Edmonton attacks didn’t raise red flags during asylum process: Goodale
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says the fact the suspect in an Edmonton attack is a refugee doesn’t point to security holes in the asylum system. Continue reading
Immigration Canada reopens Manitoba family’s application for permanent residency
We are very, very relieved and excited,” said Karissa Warkentin. “It gives us a renewed sense of hope that this going to work and we are going to be able to stay.” Continue reading
