Carney appoints new Canadian immigration minister

In a major cabinet overhaul, Mark Carney has appointed Novia Scotia’s Lena Diab as the new Canadian immigration Minister. One of two dozen new faces joining Carney’s cabinet, Diab steps into the role of Minister of Immigration Refugees and Citizenship, a position that looms large over Canada’s international education sector. Given the politically charged immigration…

2025 Agri-Food Pilot application cap

Ottawa, January 3, 2025—Farmers and agri-food labourers work hard to produce food for communities in Canada and around the world. Since 2020, the Agri-Food Pilot has helped fill labour gaps in this essential sector by giving experienced agri-food workers the opportunity to become permanent residents. Since the launch of the pilot, Canada has welcomed over 4,500 agri-food workers and…