A groundbreaking Statistics Canada study has found that recent immigration significantly drives innovation across Canadian cities.
Research analyzing 152 urban areas from 2001 to 2021 shows that cultural diversity, particularly from newly arrived immigrants, boosts innovation by up to 81.7%.
When combined with industrial variety, these effects are amplified, generating an additional 12.4% increase in innovative activity.
The findings underscore how newcomers bring fresh perspectives and global knowledge networks that accelerate knowledge diffusion and creative problem-solving.
With nearly one in four Canadian workers being foreign-born, the study emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining robust immigration policies to sustain economic growth and technological advancement in urban centers nationwide.
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November 27, 2025
US Vice-President JD Vance has sparked controversy by attributing Canada's declining living standards to what he termed "immigration insanity." Sharing economic data on social media, Vance pointed to Canada's high foreign-born population, 23% according to Statistics Canada, as a factor in stagnating prosperity.
He criticized Canadian political leadership while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre echoed concerns about economic decline.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has since announced plans to reduce immigration levels, proposing to freeze permanent resident numbers and cut temporary residents by 43% by 2027 in the latest federal budget.
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November 25, 2025
Canada has announced a temporary public policy exempting certain FIFA-invited foreign nationals from work authorization requirements ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The policy, effective through July 31, 2026, applies to FIFA employees, contractors, and subcontractors who hold invitation letters confirming their involvement in official FIFA events.
Eligible individuals can enter Canada between December 1, 2025, and July 31, 2026, without obtaining traditional work permits.
This streamlined approach aims to facilitate the smooth execution of both the 76th FIFA Congress and World Cup matches scheduled in Toronto and Vancouver, marking the first time Canada hosts the men's FIFA World Cup on home soil.
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November 25, 2025
Statistics Canada highlighted a significant shift across Canada’s postsecondary sector, noting that international students now account for more than half of public college enrollments.
The 2023/2024 academic year saw 288,798 international students attending these institutions—representing 50.4% of total enrollment—compared to just 26.7% in 2014/2015. India has emerged as the leading source country, accounting for nearly 60% of international students, while Ontario continues to host the largest proportion of these learners.
Business and administration remain the most popular fields of study, though programs in mathematics, computer science, and engineering have gained significant traction. This growth reflects Canada's increasing appeal as an education destination and highlights evolving demographic patterns in the country's college system.
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November 21, 2025
