CAQ wins second term in Quebec with a strong majority The CAQ places emphasis on the integration of French-speaking newcomers. The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) has secured its second consecutive win under the leadership of Francois Legault. By Edana Robitaille
What will Budget 2022 mean for Canadian immigration? Budget 2022 contains proposals on Express Entry, the TFWP, application processing, and more. Canada’s Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland has just unveiled Canada’s first budget since the September 2021 federal election. By Shelby Thevenot
Immigration minister commits to speeding up work permit processing Work permits are among five priorities on IRCC's $85 million budget this year. Canada’s immigration minister restated his promise to improve processing times for work permits during meetings with the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration. By Shelby Thevenot
Canadian government’s Economic and Fiscal Update notes higher immigration is part of COVID recovery plan Canada's update provides a glimpse into future government spending. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland presented the Canadian government’s Economic and Fiscal Update in Parliament the evening of December 14. By Shelby Thevenot
Quebec commits $246 million to help attract and integrate immigrants The funds will be used to facilitate the recognition of immigrants' skills, promote regional immigration, and help attract and retain foreign students, Quebec government says. Quebec’s new budget includes a significant increase in immigration spending to stimulate economic recovery. By Alexandra Miekus
