A Statistics Canada study finds that immigrant status influences access to health care in one’s preferred official language, but the impact varies by province.
In Quebec, English-speaking immigrants, particularly those who arrived after 2017, were more likely to receive hospital care in English than non-immigrants (64% compared with 52%).
By contrast, in Ontario and New Brunswick, immigrant status did not significantly affect whether French- or English-speaking minorities received care in their chosen language.
The research highlights that while immigration background can matter in certain regions, the strongest determinants of language-concordant care remain proximity to designated hospitals, the local concentration of minority language speakers, and individual comfort in requesting services.
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September 19, 2025
Canada will require a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), depending on nationality, for international fans attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with officials urging early applications to avoid processing delays.
Unlike previous tournaments, there will be no special Fan ID system to expedite entry. Canadian immigration authorities are preparing for the influx of visitors, but warn that standard visa procedures will remain in place.
With matches scheduled across three North American countries, each with distinct entry requirements, fans planning to follow teams across borders face additional logistical challenges. Early visa applications are strongly recommended.
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Canada to require TRV or eTA for the 2026 World Cup: apply early to avoid delays Canada will require a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), depending on nationality, for international fans attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with officials urging early applications to avoid processing delays.
Unlike previous tournaments, there will be no special Fan ID system to expedite entry. Canadian immigration authorities are preparing for the influx of visitors, but warn that standard visa procedures will remain in place. With matches scheduled across three North American countries, each with distinct entry requirements, fans planning to follow teams across borders face additional logistical challenges. Early visa applications are strongly recommended.
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September 18, 2025
Tensions escalated at Toronto's Christie Pits Park when a "Canada First" demonstration advocating for deportations and reduced immigration was met with substantial counter-protests, resulting in ten arrests.
The confrontation occurred at a site with significant historical context, known for a 1933 antisemitic riot. While anti-immigration demonstrators carrying Canadian flags marched through the city, hundreds of counter-protesters remained at the park playing drums and offering refreshments.
Police, including mounted units, intervened to separate the groups during several tense standoffs. City officials had previously condemned the rally as a "hate demonstration."
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September 18, 2025
August 2025 saw a marked decline in the number of new refugee protection claims submitted to Canada’s Refugee Protection Division (RPD), alongside continued pressures from an expanding backlog of unresolved cases.
According to the IRB’s “Recent Trends” report, new RPD claims dropped sharply from 11,170 in July to 8,785 in August.
This drop represents a decline of over 20%. Despite that reduction in intake, the backlog of pending claims did not shrink. In fact, the pending caseload rose slightly, reaching 294,423 at the end of August, up from about 291,969 in July.
The growth in pending cases underscores ongoing capacity challenges within the IRB. With fewer new claims being processed relative to existing ones, delays are likely to persist or worsen unless resource allocation, procedural efficiency, or other remedial measures are increased.
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September 17, 2025
