CTV News spoke with Mario Bellissimo about Canada’s newly released 2026 study permit targets. The federal government plans to issue 408,000 permits, including 155,000 new international students and 253,000 extensions, continuing a…
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Financial inadmissibility is one of the less-discussed grounds on which a Canadian immigration application may be refused. Whether you are applying for permanent residence, a study permit, or a temporary resident visa,…
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Recent data released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provides a clear view of how Canada is recalibrating the scale and composition of its temporary resident population. The latest figures on…
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Canada’s latest immigration levels plan for 2026–2028 marks a sharp shift from the growth-focused vision of just two years ago. The government’s new targets hold steady at 380,000 permanent residents per year,…
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When the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) introduced its Traveller Compliance Indicator (TCI) in September 2025, it was hailed as a step toward smarter, data-driven border management. The AI-powered system predicts how…
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced Express Entry Draw #376, issuing 6,000 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 416 points or more. The latest draw took place on October 29, 2025.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced Express Entry Draw #375, issuing 1,000 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 533 points or more. The latest draw took place on October 28, 2025….
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Canada’s immigration system continues to evolve, and 2025 has been a pivotal year for skilled immigration. Recent updates to the Express Entry system and concurrent policy shifts in the United States –…
Continue ReadingOn October 23, 2025, Mario Bellissimo appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) as part of its ongoing study on improving the order, fairness, and effectiveness of…
Continue ReadingBill C-12 aims to accelerate reforms affecting immigration documents, refugee claim eligibility, and CBSA enforcement authorities. While the government says this streamlined bill will allow for faster passage of key reforms, civil…
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