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Analysis: Canada’s provinces are seeking a new deal on immigration

CIC News Analysis: Canada’s provinces are seeking a new deal on immigration On July 28, 2022, the Government of Saskatchewan released a statement that it is seeking greater control over its immigration system. The statement came on the same day Saskatchewan’s immigration minister Jeremy Harrison attended a meeting in New Brunswick with the rest of…

How can Canada avoid major immigration backlogs in the future?

CIC News How can Canada avoid major immigration backlogs in the future? Earlier this month the Canadian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) began a study on IRCC’s application processing times and backlogs. The purpose of CIMM is to provide oversight of the immigration system and release studies that contain recommendations for improvement.…

How Canada can improve the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

CIC News How Canada can improve the Temporary Foreign Worker Program A recent study from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business titled “Labour shortages are back with a vengeance” found that 54% of businesses could not find all the staff they need, with only 42% reporting being able to fully staff their operations. Some small…

How will $10-per-day child care impact Canada’s immigrants?

CIC News How will $10-per-day child care impact Canada’s immigrants? In April 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlined the goal of daycare costing an average of $10 per day across the country within the next five years. In pursuit of this goal, the federal government has committed to investing $30 billion over the next five…

Liberals win Election 2021: What does it mean for Canadian immigration?

CIC News Liberals win Election 2021: What does it mean for Canadian immigration? Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party has won its third straight Canadian election, according to news networks such as CTV and CBC. Note: This is a developing story. CIC News will continue to update it as election results are finalized. Following a 36-day campaign,…

FAQ: How immigrants can vote in the Canadian election

CIC News FAQ: How immigrants can vote in the Canadian election Canadians will take to the polls on September 20, some for the first time. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, of the Liberal Party, called for a snap election this season. By law elections must be held every four years, but in certain cases elections may…