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Canadian refugee advocates, federal government departments and immigration lawyers are bracing for a potential influx of asylum claimants following U.S. President Donald Trump's executive orders this week.

But as they prepare, they all say they have no idea what exactly to expect.

"With Trump, crystal balls are hard to keep clear," said Gabriela Ramo, past chair of the Canadian Bar Association's immigration section.
"We share a border with an elephant and he is talking about deporting 11 million...

Immigration Minister Marc Miller is offering an incentive to provinces and territories to accept asylum seekers, saying he may allow them to select more economic migrants if they agree to help shoulder the burden.

As part of a wider drive to decrease the number of immigrants Canada accepts, this week Ottawa informed most provinces and territories that they must cut in half the number of people they bring in under provincial nominee programs this year. Each province receives an allotment from...

The number of refugee claimants Canada has accepted has more than doubled since 2018. A CBC investigation has found that people from some countries have an easier time claiming asylum than others.

The number of refugee claimants granted asylum in Canada was close to 37,000 in 2023, up from just over 14,000 in 2018.
The recognition rate, which is determined by the number of accepted refugee claims divided by the total number of claims that have been decided by the Immigration and Refugee Board on...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to cut about 3,300 jobs, or about a quarter of its workforce, over the next three years.

The federal department emailed employees on Monday about its "budget situation" and the impact on staffing, which IRCC later confirmed with CBC.

The email stated it was unclear who would be impacted by these cuts, but it would reach every sector and branch. Those affected would be notified starting in mid-February.

"We estimate that about...

As we begin a new year and the run-up to a federal election, we know there will be much debate over how Canada should best deal with pressing matters like affordability, housing, health care and the threat of U.S. tariffs.

Immigration is another one of those political issues sure to make headlines in 2025 here and south of the border — and it's a topic over which Canadian attitudes have shifted dramatically in recent years.

In recent months, the federal government has taken measures to cap the...

Canada's federal government is changing course on immigration with a wave of tighter caps on newcomers and new rules for permanent and non-permanent residents.

The changes come after years of accelerated population growth, a trend Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has attributed to increased immigration to address labour shortages during Canada's COVID-19 recovery.
"When the post-pandemic boom cooled and businesses no longer needed the additional labour help, as a federal team, we could have acted...

Canada will not accept new parent and grandparent permanent residency sponsorship applications until further notice, according to a ministerial directive.
The directive published in the Canada Gazette states the government remains committed to family reunification but will focus on processing applications received last year.

According to the directive, it's Immigration Minister Marc Miller's opinion that this will "best support" the government's goals around immigration and family reunification.

The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, along with the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, released Canada’s Border Plan. Backed by an investment of $1.3 billion and built around five pillars, this plan will bolster border security, strengthen our immigration system and contribute to ensuring Canada's future...

Lorraine Thomas’ journey is one defined by a steadfast commitment to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion within healthcare. With over 24 years of experience in healthcare and the not-for-profit sector, she has worked tirelessly with marginalized and underserved communities to promote systemic change. Lorraine’s professional path has equipped her with the expertise to identify and address inequities while advancing health literacy, client and family programs, and inclusive practices. As...