What happens on the first day of Parliament in Canada A new session of Parliament is beginning today, November 22, after pausing for the summer months and to make way for Canada’s 44th federal election. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s new immigration minister is Sean Fraser Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has revealed his new cabinet this morning. By Kareem El-Assal
Trudeau calls federal election: What does it mean for Canadian immigration? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a federal election for September 20. By Kareem El-Assal
Temporary residents can now change their sex identifiers on Canadian immigration documents The immigration department is modernizing its documents as part of Canada’s mandate to protect and promote the human rights of LGBTQ2+ persons. By Mohanad Moetaz
Immigration committee study highlighting coronavirus impact on Canadian immigrants Separated family members, approved permanent residents unable to travel to Canada, and others are speaking up in the House of Commons as witnesses in a study on Canadian immigration. By Shelby Thevenot
Benefits may ease financial burden for immigrants through pandemic Canada continues to implement new measures to help its citizens and stimulate the economy, many of which are accessible to immigrants. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada to welcome up to 390,000 immigrants in 2022 Canada will welcome more than one million new permanent residents in the next three years. By Kareem El-Assal
How do we know if immigrants are succeeding in Canada’s economy? Canada cares deeply about ensuring immigrants succeed in its economy. Its economic class immigration programs are designed to select candidates who have the highest chance of finding a good job in the Canadian labour market. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada welcomed more than 400,000 new international students in 2019 Canada had yet another major year in international student recruitment as it approved 404,000 new study permits in 2019. By Kareem El-Assal
