Immigration
Ottawa predicts system delays, backlogs unless court extends life of refugee pact
The Trudeau government says there will be upheaval at the Canada-U.S. border early next year if a refugee pact between the two countries...
Montreal man unable to rescue wife, despite federal program that helps Beirut blast survivors come to Canada
Bayan Assi, 29, a Canadian citizen, has been trying to bring his Lebanese wife to Canada ever since they married in January. But...
Former Hong Kong activists wait eagerly as Ottawa starts approving asylum claims
A family that fled Hong Kong fearing persecution is hoping their asylum claims will be approved by the Canadian government as Ottawa quietly begins granting...
Lottery system to allow immigrants to sponsor parents, grandparents opens Oct. 13
The federal government is returning to a controversial lottery system to distribute coveted sponsorships to reunite immigrant families. Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino today announced details...
Canada issues last-minute visas allowing pregnant mom to return home from Haiti with her children
A Canadian woman who is entering the last month of her pregnancy was finally able to return home to Canada, after the federal...
Peter Nygard’s son fears dad will flee Canada before sex assault investigation is complete
Peter Nygard’s son says he fears his father will flee Canada before it’s determined whether or not criminal charges can be laid in connection with allegations...
Canadian drivers with U.S. licence plates harassed by fellow Canadians
Some Canadians driving cars with U.S. licence plates say they’ve endured vandalism, harassment and even a minor assault from fellow Canadians convinced that they’re Americans...
U.S. son can’t see sick mother in Canada because he’s not ‘immediate family’ under current regulations
A family hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic is angry that Canada’s border restrictions are keeping a son in New York City from seeing...
Virtual Canada Day citizenship ceremony celebrates nurses, care workers
When Sweeny Karande was in her nursing program in India, her teacher presented her with an award as the best outgoing student. “This...
How one of Toronto’s COVID-19 hot spots is struggling through the pandemic
The community of Thorncliffe Park has the highest rate of COVID-19 infection compared to all the adjacent neighbourhoods, yet it has managed to...
Heartbreak on the 49th parallel: Lives interrupted by the Canada-U.S. border closure
It’s been a dismal few days for Canada-U.S. relations. Specifically, for people in relationships with someone on the other side of the border, dealing...
Internal documents show CBSA scenarios to decide who gets across the border — and who doesn’t
Internal documents obtained by CBC/Radio-Canada give insight into how Canadian border officials are deciding who to let into the country — and who...
Internal documents show CBSA scenarios to decide who gets across the border — and who doesn’t
Internal documents obtained by CBC/Radio-Canada give insight into how Canadian border officials are deciding who to let into the country — and who...
Temporary foreign worker dies due to COVID-19 as disease hits southwestern Ontario farms hard
A temporary foreign worker from Mexico who came to Canada to work on a farm in Ontario died on Saturday due to COVID-19,...
Quebec relies on hundreds of asylum seekers in long-term care’s battle against COVID-19
Sarah watches her four-year-old daughter jump around a play structure she’s not allowed on because of the pandemic. They’re just happy to be outside....
Nigeria news : Bop Daddy challenge: Lawmaker accuses Nigeria Immigration of discrimination against women
A member of the House of Representatives, Akin Alabi who represents Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency of Oyo State has accused the Nigeria Immigration Services...
