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
Canada's immigration department has revealed it maintains no records tracking how many citizenship applications from individuals with criminal histories have been approved or rejected. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada confirmed the data gap in response to a parliamentary inquiry from Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner, stating that the department cannot report on applications involving criminal records that are received, approved, or denied.
The disclosure has raised concerns following last year's arrest of Ahmed Fouad Mostafa Eldidi, who obtained citizenship in May 2024 despite alleged ties to ISIS. Between January 2019 and August 2025, Canada approved 1,820,495 of 1,859,281 citizenship applications, with only 2,530 rejections under Section 22 of the Citizenship Act, though specific criminal-related denials remain untracked.
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November 13, 2025
A significant shift in Canadian travel patterns has emerged as new research reveals a dramatic decline in cross-border trips to the United States. According to the Angus Reid Institute, only 10% of Canadians made multiple trips south in the past year, down from 19% in 2023.
The drop comes as two-thirds of Canadians call new US fingerprinting requirements for stays exceeding 29 days "invasive," while 70% express discomfort with winter travel plans.
Safety concerns, political tensions, and stricter border protocols now outweigh cost considerations, with many Canadians redirecting their travel dollars to domestic destinations or international alternatives as a gesture of national solidarity.
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November 11, 2025
