Canada's Immigration System: From Enviable to Controversial
A deep dive into Canada's shifting immigration landscape, featuring insights from former officials and analysis of policy changes since the Harper era.
A deep dive into Canada's shifting immigration landscape, featuring insights from former officials and analysis of policy changes since the Harper era.
The Canadian immigration department anticipates that emergency visa holders from Ukraine will return home once the conflict ends, as temporary measures are designed for wartime protection.
Ofelia Giselle Torres Hidalgo, 16, passed away from stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, just days after an immigration judge ruled her father could stay in the U.S. due to family hardships.
White House border czar Tom Homan confirms a reduced but ongoing security force will remain in Minnesota following enforcement drawdown, addressing border concerns.
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RecommendedThe Trump administration secretly deported nine individuals to Cameroon, despite court protections and none being from the nation, raising legal and human rights concerns.
A new report reveals at least 300 immigrants land daily at La Lima Airport in Honduras, many forcibly separated from their children by U.S. immigration enforcement under policies advocates call a systematic family separation program.
Dr. Michael Antil, a physician serving more than 2,100 patients in Toronto, continues his struggle to secure permanent residency in Canada after moving from the U.S. three years ago.
Dozens of organizations urge Quebec's government to protect temporary workers impacted by the termination of the Quebec Experience Program, raising concerns over immigration pathways.
The Quebec Municipalities Union and other groups are pressing for immediate immigration reforms to address labor shortages and economic challenges in the province.
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RecommendedFollowing a massive surge of ICE agents in Minnesota, a federal announcement signals a potential retreat, but residents remain skeptical due to past broken promises and ongoing intimidation tactics.
New research from the Cato Institute reveals immigrants, including undocumented individuals, commit fewer crimes and contribute more in taxes than they use in services, countering Trump administration rhetoric.
A federal judge has mandated U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to provide detainees in Minnesota with access to their lawyers, citing blocked attorney visits and rapid transfers during a recent enforcement surge.
White House border czar Tom Homan announced the end of a controversial immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota following angry protests and two fatal shootings that escalated tensions.
Federal Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota concludes after arrests of over 4,000, protests, and fatalities, with officials citing reduced need for officers.
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RecommendedA new Harvard/Harris poll reveals two-thirds of Americans disapprove of ICE, sparking debate over immigration enforcement and public safety concerns.
Ivelise Lau, a Cuban woman visiting family on Montreal's South Shore, may be unable to leave Canada as her visa nears expiration, highlighting immigration challenges for foreign visitors.
Detainees at the largest U.S. family detention center describe moldy food, contaminated water, and a measles outbreak. Children as young as two months are held in jail-like conditions.
Quebec's Immigration Minister Jean-Francois Roberge announces plans to assess various scenarios for the PEQ program, amid ongoing discussions on immigration policy in the province.
A violent refugee from St. Vincent remains in Canada despite a 2019 deportation order, as CBSA requires Immigration Minister Lena Diab's permission to act, highlighting systemic failures in justice and immigration enforcement.
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RecommendedCanadian professionals face increased scrutiny and denial of entry at U.S. borders, with reports of humiliation and disrespect from customs agents. Immigration experts warn of systemic tightening of TN visa rules.
A Haitian migrant mother shares her harrowing story of crossing into Canada from the U.S., highlighting the human impact of immigration policies and the role of Montreal advocacy groups.
Coalition Avenir Québec leadership candidate Christine Fréchette announces she would reactivate the popular PEQ immigration program for two years, creating tension with Immigration Minister Roberge.
Christine Fréchette, a candidate for the Coalition Avenir Québec leadership in Montreal, commits to reinstating an expedited immigration pathway to address labour needs.
Conservative MPs introduce motion to prevent foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes from claiming refugee status, citing an extortion epidemic in British Columbia.
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RecommendedBecky Ringstrom's detention in Minneapolis exemplifies a surge in federal prosecutions under a law criminalizing interference with officers, as activists face increased scrutiny.
Seamus Culleton, an Irish man held for over four months in a Texas detention center, details horrific conditions including hunger, filth, and fear for his life, pleading for Irish government intervention.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons faced intense questioning from Democratic lawmakers who compared ICE tactics to fascist regimes and questioned fatal shootings by agents during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is evaluating a New Jersey warehouse owned by Dalfen Industrial, a firm with deep Montreal roots, as part of a major detention expansion plan.
Top U.S. immigration officials are scheduled to testify before Congress following the deaths of protesters, amid heightened scrutiny of border enforcement policies and operations.
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RecommendedAs the Russia-Ukraine conflict persists, many Ukrainians in Canada are advocating for permanent residency, highlighting their contributions and integration challenges.