Canada has just weaponized its immigration toolkit. With Bill C‑12 now law, refugee claimants face hard one‑year and 14‑day deadlines, IRCC gains sweeping powers to cancel or pause immigration documents, and governments can share your data more easily than ever. Here’s why this controversial “strong borders” law could be both a blessing and a shock for people hoping to come to Canada.
Canada’s Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) is in the spotlight after a major report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO). This federal program provides temporary healthcare to asylum claimants, refugees,…
In 2025, Canada’s asylum landscape underwent a notable transformation, marked by a substantial decrease in new claims following targeted government interventions to bolster program integrity and manage migration pressures. Data…
Canada has extended its temporary pause on new applications from Groups of Five and community sponsors under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program until December 31, 2026. The move,…
Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated guidance (November 19, 2025) on the partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The IOM plays a critical role…