But that recognition rarely translates into meaningful inclusion. As Canada embarks on new immigration reforms, persistent inequalities continue to define who truly belongs, and who remains excluded.

Canada’s immigration backlog has decreased to 821,200 as of March 2025, marking a 7.95% decline from 892,100 in January. This reduction marks the third consecutive month the backlog has remained below ...

During a crucial French-language debate in Montreal, Liberal Party leader Mark Carney and Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre emphasised the need for continued immigration restrictions.

There are so many people that have been deported since Donald Trump has been in office, you know they're just scared, according to a Montreal-based group that assists undocumented migrants ...

Canada's immigration department said people can work while their application is processed but did not respond by the deadline to a question about people who lose status because of long waits.

For the sake of Canadian permanent residence, Lovedeep Sangha has given up job promotion opportunities. He has delayed buying a house and starting a family. The Toronto software engineer who came ...

Temporary public policy for nationals of Sudan in Canada as temporary residents – Further extension 05 February 2025 ... system – Archived 22 January 2024 Temporary public policy to exempt certain ...

Joana Valamootoo felt Canada was a welcoming place when she immigrated here from Mauritius in 2012, but that sense has faded in recent years as immigration numbers have gone up and up.

Your application was rejected. This means you did not meet the requirements for the temporary measures. If you’re still interested in coming to Canada, you can explore our immigration programs to see ...

Canada’s immigration backlog is steadily decreasing as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) improves visa processing efficiency. As of March 2025, the backlog stands at 821,200 ...

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According to Canada's immigration department, migrants can keep working as long as they get a labour market impact assessment needed to maintain their status within 60 days of applying to renew ...