IRCC’s Recent Update Aims to Protect Newcomers In a May 31, 2019 news release, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced the government is taking action to reunite families and protect individuals from abuse and violence. These efforts are meant to help vulnerable newcomers, workers, and families arriving from conflict areas around the globe. This announcement …
Even if All Canadians Were Working, Immigration Would Still Be Necessary to Meet Labour Needs A recent study by the Conference Board of Canada (CBoC) shows that, even if all of Canada’s new graduates and underrepresented groups in the workforce (including women, the disabled, and Indigenous people) were fully employed, the country would still need …
Most Canadians Welcoming to Immigrants But Concerned with Irregular Arrivals There are, currently, over 50 million refugees in search of a home on the planet. While there are some in Canada who would suggest our country has done its fair share for these people, the fact remains our nation is a world leader with a …
New Survey Data Suggests Canadians Remain Positive About Immigration and Refugees According to the results of a recent survey conducted by the Environics Institute, most Canadians don’t see immigration and refugees as a pressing national issue. The survey was previously conducted six months ago, in October of 2018, where 5% of Canadians answered “immigration and …
Immigration Detainees Granted Right to Challenge Detention A recent judgement released by Canada’s Supreme Court means significant strides for detained migrants. The ruling offers more appeal options for those who face extended detention times for breaching immigration law. Under habeas corpus – a recourse in law allowing an individual to report unlawful detention – detained …
