Saskatchewan has experienced a dramatic 98 per cent surge in refugee claims over the past year, driven largely by sweeping federal and provincial immigration reductions that have left many temporary residents with few options for staying in Canada.
Between April 2024 and April 2025, asylum claims in the province jumped from 683 to 1,344, according to Statistics Canada.
At the same time, Saskatchewan recorded the steepest drop in permanent residents among Canadian provinces — a 53 per cent decline. Immigration experts say many newcomers are turning to refugee claims as a last resort after policy changes eliminated traditional pathways to permanent residency, creating uncertainty for thousands already working and living in the province.
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November 14, 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced the continuation of temporary measures for individuals affected by the Sudan conflict, extending support until October 28, 2026. Sudanese nationals in Canada — as well as eligible foreign national family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents — may continue to extend their temporary resident status or modify the conditions of their stay without paying the applicable fees.
Sudanese nationals who are ready to receive approval for a permanent resident visa (PRV) to travel to Canada also remain exempt from the requirement to hold a valid passport or travel document.
However, fee waivers are no longer available for limited-validity passports, temporary passports, emergency travel documents (ETDs), Canadian citizenship certificates, or permanent resident travel documents.
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November 13, 2025
The Canadian Council for Refugees, alongside unions, NGOs, and human rights organizations, has launched the "We're Better Together" campaign to counter rising anti-immigrant sentiment across the country. Campaign President Diana Gallego emphasized that while blame directed at newcomers increases and federal support declines, the majority of Canadians still support immigration.
The initiative responds to recent federal cuts to immigration levels and proposed legislation in Bills C-12 and C-2, which critics argue threaten refugee protections and border militarization. Backed by research surveying over 2,000 Canadians, the campaign seeks to reinforce calls for a fair, welcoming immigration system that benefits all residents.
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November 13, 2025
Cambrian College in Sudbury has suspended intake for six additional programs after an earlier pause on ten, citing a “catastrophic” decline in international student enrollment following IRCC’s new post-graduate work permit rules.
The college now faces a projected $1.4 million deficit for 2025–2026, ending a decade of surpluses. Enrollment of international students dropped to 1,430 from 2,631 last year, while domestic numbers rose only slightly.
Affected programs include Business Analytics, Marketing Management, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Safety and Security, Fitness and Health Promotion, and Community and Justice Services. Cambrian says the changes, which made many college-level programs ineligible for work permits, have devastated programs once reliant on international students. President Kristine Morrissey emphasized that the suspensions are temporary and could be reversed if federal policy changes.
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November 13, 2025
