immigration
Quebec population projected to dip until 2029 before stabilizing: statistics group
New projections indicate Quebec's population may decrease by approximately 50,000 individuals by 2029 due to a slowdown in temporary immigration, after which it is expected to stabilize.
Ottawa Trims 2026 Immigration Targets, Citing Housing Pressure
The federal government lowered its 2026 permanent-resident target to 395,000, down from earlier plans. Ministers linked the change to housing and infrastructure strain. Settlement groups warned of impacts on family reunification.
Lawyers ‘shocked’ by lack of answers on ‘Lost Canadian’ citizenship recalls
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has begun recalling recently issued Canadian citizenship certificates, prompting confusion and concern among immigration lawyers and affected individuals due to a perceived lack of clear answers from the department.
Immigration officials pause some ‘lost Canadians’ citizenship cases
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has temporarily halted processing for some citizenship applications made by descent, following an issue where a small number of individuals were instructed to return their citizenship certificates for review.
Immigration lawyers say automation is partly driving a massive Federal Court backlog
Immigration lawyers are observing a significant increase in Federal Court cases, with some attributing the more than quadrupled caseload since 2020 to the growing use of automation in visa processing and application reviews.