Canada Border Services Agency Removes Record Numbers of Indians as Largest Deportee Group
Canada removed 1,712 Indian nationals in Q1 2026, making them the largest cohort in the removal system as…
Canada Eases Passport Rules for Adopted Persons Under Bill C-3
Canada's Bill C-3 grants direct citizenship to internationally adopted children, removing previous descent limits while adding residency rules…
Ottawa Considers Overhaul of Express Entry and Federal High-Skilled Class Ranking
Canada proposes merging Express Entry streams into a Federal High-Skilled Class to prioritize high-wage job offers and Canadian…
IRCC Cuts Backlog, Yet Permanent Residence Inventory Tops 1 Million as Service Standards Slip
IRCC reduces total backlog to 941,400 by early 2026, but permanent residence delays rise as staffing cuts pressure…
7 in 10 New Immigrants Call for Stricter Rules in Canada, Finds Institute for Canadian Citizenship
New research shows most newcomers in Canada support stricter immigration rules, despite seeing immigration as economically beneficial. Housing…
UK Tightens Student Visa Rules, Bans Dependents, Cuts Graduate Route Visa
UK student visa applications hit a 4-year low in 2026 as strict new rules drive international students toward…
Canada Visa Update Speeds Visitor and Study Permit Processing for Indian Applicants
IRCC speeds up India visa processing in 2026: visitor visas drop to 49 days, study permits hold at…
Canada Sends Procedural Fairness Letters to 30,000 Asylum Seekers Under Bill C-12
Canada issues 30,000 warning letters to asylum seekers under Bill C-12, narrowing hearing access and increasing deportation risks…
Jack Daniel’s Ban Fuels Trade War Thirst as Doug Ford Seeks New U.S. Deals
Ontario and other Canadian provinces maintain bans on U.S. alcohol into 2026, sparking a domestic spirits boom and…
Mark Carney Suspends Federal Excise Tax as Airlines Hit Fuel Crunch
Canada suspends federal fuel taxes until Labour Day 2026 to lower gasoline prices by 10 cents per litre…
UK Government Hikes Immigration and Visa Fees, Canada and Germany Gain
The UK and US raise 2026 visa fees, creating a cost gap as Germany and Canada compete for…
Canada Tightens Study Permits and Financial Proof, Narrowing Post-Graduation Work Path
Canada tightens student visa rules for 2026, raising financial bars and slashing permit targets, leading to record rejection…
Canada Drops Co-Op Work Permit for Work-Integrated Learning at Designated Schools
Canada removes separate co-op work permit requirements for international students; a valid study permit now covers mandatory work…
Saskatchewan Promises More Tax Relief in 2026-27 Budget, Expands Low-Income Tax Credit
Saskatchewan’s 2026-27 budget boosts personal tax credits by $500, saves families thousands, and doubles volunteer credits while projecting…