Canada’s immigration minister

Minister Fraser says processing standards could return to normal by end of calendar year

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser appeared today before the Canadian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration to participate in the committee’s new study on IRCC’s application backlogs and processing times.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canada eases eligibility requirements for Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot

Canada’s minister of immigration, Marco Mendicino, made two announcements on changes to the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) on December 14.

By Shelby Thevenot

International couples face immigration processing delays

Canadians who have been separated from their foreign national loved ones for an extended period of time are mounting pressure on the federal government to take action.

By Shelby Thevenot

6 factors that shape Canada’s immigration levels

Canada’s 2020-2022 Immigration Levels Plan announcement will spark much discussion. The discussion will center around issues such as the number of immigrants Canada will welcome, which categories they will fall under and whether Canada has the capacity to integrate these newcomers into its economy and society.

By Kareem El-Assal