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
Legal experts are calling on the Senate to amend Bill C-3 to grant children adopted from overseas the same citizenship protections as those adopted domestically.
A briefing paper submitted to the Senate committee argues that subjecting foreign-adopted children to substantial-connection tests creates an unfair distinction and potentially violates Canada's Charter and international treaty obligations. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has faced years of advocacy from adoptive parents and legislators on this issue.
Legal specialists warn that without amendments to Bill C-3, the government may face litigation, though some advocates worry Senate amendments could delay the bill's passage through Parliament.
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November 18, 2025
A comprehensive study by Statistics Canada has revealed critical insights into how Francophone immigrants with foreign teaching credentials could help alleviate French teacher shortages across Canada outside Quebec.
Released on November 6, 2025, the research found that while only 0.1% of immigrants aged 18 to 60 are Francophone teachers educated abroad, those working outside Quebec are significantly more likely to teach in French than their counterparts in Quebec.
The study examined 2021 census data and found that Francophone immigrant teachers are concentrated in Toronto, Alberta, and British Columbia, with those trained in Egypt, France, Algeria, Cote d'Ivoire, and Lebanon showing the highest employment rates in French education roles.
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November 18, 2025
Conservative Party representatives have issued a statement criticizing the current government's handling of border security and immigration enforcement, citing recent data from the Canada Border Services Agency.
According to the CBSA's 2024-2025 Departmental Results Report, the agency fell short of several key performance benchmarks, including national security screening completion rates, which dropped to 12.9 percent, well below the 80 percent target.
The report also noted that only 71 percent of inadmissible foreign nationals without known impediments were removed during the fiscal year, marking the third consecutive year below target.
Conservatives argue these figures reflect systemic challenges in immigration management and border control, calling for renewed focus on enforcement capacity and operational efficiency to address what they characterize as vulnerabilities in Canada's immigration system.
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November 17, 2025
