Important Immigration to Canada News & Updates
Stay informed with the latest immigration news, policy updates, and important announcements from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Alberta Eyes UAE Talent for Workforce Boost
Alberta is targeting foreign workers from the United Arab Emirates as part of a 2025 international recruitment mission, aiming to attract skilled labor to the province. However, this initiative is sparking apprehension among local labor leaders concerned about its impact on the domestic workforce.
Read Full Article: Alberta Eyes UAE Talent for Workforce BoostDecember 6, 2024
Budget Strains Delay Immigration Cases in Canada's Major Cities
Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani will meet with the chief justices of Canada's federal courts to address a budget shortfall impacting their operations. This financial strain is affecting efforts to tackle the backlog of immigration cases in major cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.
Read Full Article: Budget Strains Delay Immigration Cases in Canada's Major CitiesDecember 6, 2024
RCMP Cadets May Bolster Border Security
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is contemplating the deployment of Mounties-in-training to strengthen border security amid growing political concerns and potential tariff threats from the incoming Trump administration.
Read Full Article: RCMP Cadets May Bolster Border SecurityDecember 4, 2024
Quebec Suspends International Adoptions Over Trafficking Fears
The Quebec government has halted the majority of new international adoption applications, citing concerns over human rights violations and trafficking, in a move that could reshape the province's adoption landscape.
Read Full Article: Quebec Suspends International Adoptions Over Trafficking FearsDecember 2, 2024
U.S. Plea Deal Exposes Train Smuggling Across B.C. Border
An Oregon man has admitted to conspiring in the smuggling of undocumented migrants from British Columbia into Washington state, as U.S. president-elect Donald Trump criticizes Canada for insufficient border security. This development highlights ongoing concerns regarding border control between the two nations.
Read Full Article: U.S. Plea Deal Exposes Train Smuggling Across B.C. BorderNovember 29, 2024
Guilty Verdict in Deadly Border Smuggling Case
Two men, Steve Shand and Harshkumar Patel, have been indicted by U.S. federal prosecutors for their alleged roles in the tragic deaths of an Indian family who perished while attempting to cross the border from Manitoba into the United States. Patel's arrest in February 2024 follows Shand's earlier arrest in January 2022, highlighting ongoing legal actions in this cross-border tragedy.
Read Full Article: Guilty Verdict in Deadly Border Smuggling CaseNovember 22, 2024