How do Canadians celebrate Ramadan? Ramadan is a time for many new Canadians to fast, feast and pray. Canada works to embrace the beliefs of all newcomers regardless of their backgrounds, and part of that is being aware of all major religious celebrations and observances. By Edana Robitaille
Canada announces new immigration support for Turkish and Syrian nationals Canada's immigration minister has just announced a range of measures to help Turkish and Syrian temporary residents living in Canada. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has just announced new measures in response to the Turkey-Syria earthquake that occurred in February. By Edana Robitaille
Canada poised to remain a major destination for immigrants if it can maintain its advantage A new report by the Century Initiative shows that elevated levels of support for immigration give Canada an edge when it comes to attracting newcomers. Canada’s level of support for immigrants is unique in the world according to a new report, Public Opinion and Immigration: Maintaining Canada’s Advantage, released by the Century Initiative. By Edana Robitaille
Immigrants make up largest share of Canada’s population in over 150 years Statistics Canada has just released a major study on Canada's immigrant population. This is the biggest update since 2017. Statistics Canada has released the results of the 2021 census, which includes the most recent statistical portrait of immigration and ethnocultural diversity in Canada. By Edana Robitaille
Why October is set to be a major month for Canadian immigration The next month will hold announcements for the Parents and Grandparents Program, Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025, Statistics Canada census data and more. The coming month is likely to be a busy one for Canada’s immigration sector. There are several end-of-year developments expected in the coming weeks that will lay a foundation for immigration targets and trends for the next year and beyond. By Edana Robitaille
Canada fastest growing country in G7 thanks to immigration In five years Canada's population grew 1.8 million, mostly due to immigration. Canada’s population growth over the the past half decade has been largely driven by immigration, according to 2021 census data. By Shelby Thevenot
