Former Immigration Minister Warns Bill C-12 Could Tarnish Canada’s Refugee Brand
IRCC Updates Immigration-Medical-Exam List—New Rules Take Effect Immediately
Air Transat Pilots Announce November 17 Pickets as Contract Talks Stall
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World-Cup Travellers With Criminal Records Face Extra Hurdles to Enter Canada
An immigration advisory published November 14 warns that foreign visitors with criminal histories risk being refused entry during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Companies hosting clients or staff should screen for potential inadmissibility now and, if needed, start Temporary Resident Permit applications well ahead of match days.
Canadian Cross-Border Travel to U.S. Drops for 10th Straight Month, StatsCan Reports
Statistics Canada data released November 14 confirm a tenth consecutive monthly drop in Canadian visits to the United States—car trips down 30 % and air trips down 24 % year-over-year. The slump could influence airline capacity, travel costs and employee willingness to accept U.S. assignments.
CBSA restores inspection kiosks after nationwide outage at major Canadian airports
CBSA’s primary inspection kiosks went offline for nearly four hours on November 13, forcing manual processing at major airports. The agency says maintenance caused the outage, which has now been resolved with only minor residual delays. Repeated tech failures highlight the need for redundancy and underscore why employers should advise travellers to use Advance Declaration in ArriveCAN to speed clearance during disruptions.