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Fewer newcomers want to be Canadian citizens

“To go from 75% of newcomers obtaining citizenship to only 45% is simply shocking,” - Institute for Canadian Citizenship

250,000 digital workers needed in Canada by 2025

The Information and Communications Technology Council is preparing Canadians for a predicted 250,000 jobs in the digital economy

One million job openings in BC over next decade

British Columbia needs a comprehensive strategy, to address the staggering number of job openings expected over the next ten years, states a new report

Don’t waive visitor visa rules say immigration lawyers

Waiving eligibility requirements for nearly half a million visitor visas will erode public confidence in the integrity of Canada's immigration system and rules

Undocumented migrants suffering in limbo

Migrant Rights Network says there are over 500,000 undocumented migrants in Canada due to a lack of access to permanent residency

High inflation hitting new newcomers harder

Inflation affects Canadians differently and the people who struggle most are the recent immigrants

Thousands of PRs inquire about joining the military

Response by new Canadians to join the military has been “very encouraging”, says Canadian Forces Recruiting Group

New immigration programs to ease labour crunch

Expanded programs must be followed with timely processing of applications to get workers to Canada, say immigration advocates and employers

Racism, bias plagues Canada’s immigration processing system

Parliamentary Committee makes sweeping recommendations to fix the immigration system that systematically disadvantages certain populations based on race and country of origin