Conservative Shadow Ministers Michelle Rempel Garner and Brad Redekopp have unveiled a comprehensive package of amendments to Bill C-12 that address what they describe as a failing immigration system.
The proposed reforms tackle mounting challenges, including a 30-fold increase in asylum backlogs since 2015, security screening concerns with hundreds of individuals linked to Hamas now in Canada, and over $3.3 billion in taxpayer costs for health benefits to claimants.
The amendments focus on ending federal benefits for failed claimants, barring asylum claims by G7 and EU nationals, closing legal loopholes that prevent the deportation of serious criminals, and modernizing the Immigration and Refugee Board through merit-based appointments.
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November 21, 2025
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has granted Canada's Federal Government an additional two months to finalize amendments to the Citizenship Act, pushing the deadline from November 20, 2025, to January 20, 2026.
This extension provides Parliament with crucial time to advance Bill C-3, legislation designed to eliminate the First-Generation Limit that currently blocks Canadians born overseas from transmitting citizenship to their foreign-born children.
The court ruled this restriction unconstitutional in 2023. While the government has previously missed three deadlines, officials maintain steady legislative momentum, with Bill C-3 now under Senate committee review and interim citizenship applications continuing under temporary provisions established earlier this year.
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November 20, 2025
Canadian universities are grappling with a significant drop in international student numbers, with 82% reporting lower undergraduate enrolments and 71% seeing decreases at the graduate level compared to last year.
New international enrolments have plummeted by more than a third at both bachelor's and master's levels, driven largely by restrictive immigration policies that have made visa acquisition increasingly difficult.
Meanwhile, institutions in Asia and Europe are capitalizing on this shift, attracting students who might have previously chosen Canada.
With 90% of Canadian universities citing visa and immigration barriers as major concerns, many are now prioritizing market diversification while simultaneously facing budget and staffing cuts that threaten their competitive position in the global education landscape.
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November 20, 2025
A new national analysis shows that highly skilled immigrants, those with advanced degrees or expertise in fields such as engineering, ICT, and healthcare, are twice as likely to leave Canada within their first five years compared to immigrants with lower skill levels.
Although one in five newcomers eventually departs within 25 years, early-stage departures are far more common among top-talent professionals who face challenges such as limited career opportunities, underemployment, and slow professional accreditation processes.
The findings highlight a growing gap between Canada’s efforts to attract global talent and its ability to retain them long-term, raising concerns about future economic growth, productivity, and the country’s capacity to meet critical labour-market needs.
Strengthening pathways to meaningful employment and improving integration support will be essential to retaining highly skilled newcomers in Canada.
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November 19, 2025
