The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has laid multiple criminal charges against a Montreal man following an investigation into the alleged production of counterfeit Canadian identity and immigration documents.
The investigation began after CBSA officers at Mirabel International Airport seized 250 blank cards resembling Canadian permanent resident cards and 250 corresponding holograms in March 2024.
A subsequent search of a residence north of Montreal uncovered forged identity documents containing false biographical information as well as equipment and materials allegedly used to manufacture counterfeit documents.
CBSA says the seized documents included fraudulent Canadian permanent resident cards and a Canadian passport. The accused faces charges under the Customs Act and the Criminal Code, including making false identification documents, possessing identity information to create false documents, and fraud against the Government of Canada.
CBSA noted that forged documents can facilitate identity theft, fraud, organized crime and immigration-related offences. The charges were announced on September 9, 2026.
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September 10, 2026
Canadian immigration lawyer Colin R. Singer has issued a call to action for the federal government, urging Ottawa to prioritize the clearing of the Bill C-3 citizenship backlog before ramping up efforts to recruit new immigrants. The focus on current applicants is seen as a necessary step to stabilize the system.
The backlog currently presents a significant hurdle for those already within the Canadian immigration pipeline. By addressing these existing cases first, officials could ensure that the system functions efficiently for those who have already committed to the Canadian integration process.
Singer emphasizes that managing current responsibilities is foundational to the integrity of the broader immigration strategy. Before setting new, ambitious levels for future immigration, the government must demonstrate its capacity to process those it has already invited to become citizens.
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September 8, 2026
Canada lost 42,000 jobs in August 2026, pushing the national employment rate down 0.1 percentage points to 60.8%, according to Statistics Canada's latest Labour Force Survey.
Despite the employment decline, the unemployment rate held steady at 6.4%, following three consecutive monthly declines in May, June and July. Employment fell by 19,000 among youth aged 15 to 24 and declined in business, building and other support services, public administration, natural resources, and utilities.
Manufacturing, meanwhile, gained 22,000 jobs. Employment declined by 19,000 in Quebec and edged down by 18,000 in Ontario. Average hourly wages rose 2.0% year over year to $37.02
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September 8, 2026
A new report from Royal Bank of Canada warns that Canada's immigration system has lost its edge following recent population shocks and policy volatility.
The report emphasizes that while immigration remains essential to combat population aging and shrinking workforce participation, public sentiment has turned negative due to systemic pressures. RBC argues that targeted sub-categories within Express Entry are undermining the merit-based points system by allowing lower-scoring applicants to bypass higher earners.
To restore Canada’s competitive advantage, the bank recommends stabilizing overall population growth at around 1 percent, removing Express Entry sub-categories, concentrating regional shortage pathways within provincial programs, and rebuilding a two-step talent pipeline focused on high-skilled temporary admissions.
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September 4, 2026
