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…
Canada held a federal election on 28 April 2025, through which the Liberal Party was returned to a minority government under Prime Minister Mark Carney. The Prime Minister was quick to signal that immigration remains a priority policy area for the new government. In his first press conference following the election, Mr Carney said that…
The Agri-Food Pilot offered a permanent residence pathway for some workers. In the face of Trump tariffs, many in the industry are worried. By Nicholas KeungSenior Immigration Reporter, and Ghada AlsharifImmigration and Work Reporter Ottawa is not renewing or replacing an immigration program that has been lauded by the agri-food industry for securing a stable and permanent workforce for employers…
Introduction Canada has long been a destination for American expatriates because of its geographic proximity, familiar culture and similar socioeconomic environment. However, migration flows have historically fluctuated in response to economic, political and social factors (Boyd, 1981; Kobayashi & Ray, 2005). Notably, shifts in U.S. administration policies—particularly those affecting immigration, labour markets and social stability—have…
Ottawa, January 14, 2025—The Government of Canada is continuing to strengthen the integrity and quality of our temporary resident programs while supporting the country’s economic goals and labour market needs. As part of the broader measures announced in September 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is changing open work permit (OWP) eligibility for family members of international students…
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…