french immigration

Canada seeking more Francophone immigrants from Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East

Canada’s federal government released its Action Plan for Official Languages 2023-2028 in Ottawa on April 26.

By Edana Robitaille

Canada welcomes high number of Francophone newcomers, meeting its Francophone Immigration Target in 2022

A growing number of Canadians report that French is their first official language, but the proportion that French speaking Canadians represents dropped from 2016 (22.2%) to 2022 (21.4). In 2019, IRCC announced the goal of 4.4% of French-speaking immigrants outside Quebec by 2023 in the “Meeting our Objectives: Francophone Immigration Strategy” publication.

By Julia Hornstein

Nova Scotia releases new francophone immigration action plan

Last week Nova Scotia launched its new francophone immigration action plan. The report, Growing Nova Scotia’s Francophone Population – An Action Plan for Success (2022-25), outlines the province’s strategy for growing the population of French speakers.

By Edana Robitaille

IRCC has approved new language test for Canadian immigration

IRCC has recently approved the designation-in-principle of a new language test for economic class immigration applicants.

By Shelby Thevenot

TR to PR pathway closing November 5

The deadline to apply for the Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence (TR to PR) pathways will not be extended.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canada’s new International Graduate stream reaches cap

Canada’s new International Graduate stream for English-speakers has reached its limit of 40,000 applications.

By Shelby Thevenot

New PR streams now live

The six new immigration pathways for temporary residents in Canada opened today, May 6, at about 12:00 p.m. EST.

By Shelby Thevenot

IRCC releases application guide for 6 new immigration streams

Canada has released the full guide for the six new immigration streams for international graduates and essential workers.

By Mohanad Moetaz

Why Canada is focusing on immigration candidates living in the country

With international travel low and immigration targets high, Canada has been opening pathways for domestic immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence.

By Mohanad Moetaz