Immigration to Canada News - Page 63
Stay informed with the latest immigration news, policy updates, and important announcements from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Massive Cocaine Bust at Alberta Border: 189 kg Seized in RCMP Operation
A collaborative operation between the Integrated Border Enforcement Team and the Canada Border Services Agency resulted in the interception of 189 kilograms of cocaine at Alberta's southern border, underscoring the challenges and successes in combating drug trafficking at Canada's entry points.
Read Full Article: Massive Cocaine Bust at Alberta Border: 189 kg Seized in RCMP OperationDecember 31, 2024
Halifax Landing Scare: Passengers Praise Crew's Calm Evacuation
An Air Canada flight operated by PAL Airlines skidded off the runway at Halifax airport on Saturday evening, resulting in part of the aircraft catching fire.
Read Full Article: Halifax Landing Scare: Passengers Praise Crew's Calm EvacuationDecember 30, 2024
Ottawa Denies Medical Evac for Boy Without Indian Status Card
A Deer Lake First Nation family is urging reforms to the Non-Insured Health Benefits program after their young son, seriously injured in a winter road collision, was denied medical transportation coverage due to the absence of an Indian status card. This incident highlights broader concerns from health-care workers and community leaders in northwestern Ontario about the program's impact on First Nations' health outcomes.
Read Full Article: Ottawa Denies Medical Evac for Boy Without Indian Status CardDecember 23, 2024
Canada Targets Immigration Fraud by Cutting Worker Incentives
The Canadian federal government has announced a pivotal policy change, halting the allocation of extra points toward permanent residency for certain temporary foreign workers. This decision comes in the wake of an undercover investigation that exposed the widespread online marketplace for purchasing and selling job opportunities, highlighting vulnerabilities in the immigration system.
Read Full Article: Canada Targets Immigration Fraud by Cutting Worker IncentivesDecember 20, 2024
Tech Tightens Borders: Canada and U.S. Curb Migration
As surveillance technology becomes more prominent along the U.S. border, Canada is considering similar investments. This article explores the potential implications of heightened surveillance at the border.
Read Full Article: Tech Tightens Borders: Canada and U.S. Curb MigrationDecember 19, 2024
Hockey Canada Cracks Down on On-Ice Discrimination Penalties
Hockey Canada is cracking down on discriminatory behavior, with a recent report revealing an increase in penalties for taunts, insults, and intimidation on the ice.
Read Full Article: Hockey Canada Cracks Down on On-Ice Discrimination PenaltiesDecember 18, 2024