Immigration News

• Fate of U.S. ‘Dreamers’ program likely headed to Supreme Court for 3rd time

  A U.S. district judge ruled to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program that prevents the deportation of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.

  U.S. News

  Sep 13, 2023
  
• Immigration creating ‘mirage’ of Canadian economic prosperity: economists

  While immigration adds to annual GDP, per capita GDP has grown only 2.4 per cent since the first quarter of 2016 compared to 11.7 per cent for the United States.

  Economy

  Jul 26, 2023
  
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• Ottawa extends, expands work permit program for Hong Kong residents

  Ottawa was expanding eligibility to Hong Kong residents who have graduated within the past 10 years from a post-secondary learning institution in Canada or abroad.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2023
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• Immigration minister says more newcomers needed amid mixed reviews on targets

  As Canada plans to ramp up its immigration levels in the coming years, some policy experts are worried about potential effects health care, housing and the labour market.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2023
• Canada sets new immigration record with 430K newcomers in 2022

  Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said in a news release Tuesday that the federal government has reached its goal of welcoming 431,645 new permanent residents in 2022.

  Canada

  Jan 3, 2023
• Canada closing gap with U.S. in workforce race with immigration boost

  The annual number of permanent residents admitted to the U.S. was well below pre-pandemic levels in 2021, while Canada welcomed the most newcomers ever in a single year.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2022
• U.S. court orders review of revised DACA immigration program, with ‘Dreamers’ in limbo

  The ruling leaves DACA's future up in the air, with "Dreamers" — as migrants protected by the program are commonly known — safe from deportation for now, but bars new applicants.

  World

  Oct 5, 2022
• Hiring spree helping with visa, immigration delays: federal ministers

  Justin Trudeau created the 10-minister task force in June in response to public anger and frustration over the delays, which also included problems at Canadian airports.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2022