Federal Budget Signals Deep Cuts to Temporary-Resident Admissions From 2026
Newfoundland & Labrador Issues 330 Invitations in Latest Provincial Draws
Former Immigration Minister Warns Bill C-12 Could Tarnish Canada’s Refugee Brand
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IRCC Updates Immigration-Medical-Exam List—New Rules Take Effect Immediately
IRCC has added four South American countries to, and removed six Eurasian states from, the Immigration Medical Exam requirement list. Employers must adjust onboarding timelines for affected assignees, while applicants from delisted countries could benefit from streamlined processing.
Air Transat Pilots Announce November 17 Pickets as Contract Talks Stall
Air Transat pilots will hold informational pickets at Montréal and Toronto airports on November 17, highlighting stalled contract talks that have dragged on for ten months. Although not yet a strike, the action signals potential winter-season disruption and higher labour costs that could ripple through Canadian airfares.
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.