Quebec immigration minister commits to selecting 29,000 permanent residents under skilled workers' program

Despite repeat calls from mayors, businesses, and advocacy groups, Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge is standing by ...

Montreal urges CAQ to grant exemptions following end of PEQ immigration program

Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada and Ericka Alneus, the interim leader of Projet Montréal, will make a joint ...
Montreal Gazette on MSN

Nothing reassuring in Quebec's new immigration program, critics say

An effort by Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge to demystify Quebec’s immigration overhaul for temporary workers ...
Time

What’s in Canada’s Immigration Bill—and Why It’s Facing Backlash

The Bridge to Canada sign is pictured on May 9. 2025. Reporter Canada’s new bill—The Strong Borders Act—proposes a sweeping shift in immigration that, among other items, expands the Canadian Coast ...
Montreal Gazette on MSN

Montreal urges Quebec to reverse course on immigration program

The Quebec government’s decision to abruptly end a popular immigration program is harming Montreal’s reputation and appeal, ...
The Washington Post

Canada to cut immigration levels in major reversal, Trudeau says

TORONTO — Canada is set to slash the number of immigrants that it welcomes, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday, in a sharp reversal for a country that bet big on immigration to boost ...
The Conversation

Canada’s immigration strategy: How reduced targets can preserve positive attitudes

Victoria Esses receives funding from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Alina Sutter does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would ...
The New York Times

Canada’s Population Shrinks Amid Tightened Immigration

The government has greatly restricted the number of work and study permits issued to foreigners following an unpopular immigration boom during the pandemic. By Vjosa Isai Reporting from Toronto The ...