Recent data from Canada's Immigration and Refugee Board reveals a significant increase in American citizens seeking refugee status in Canada, with more applications in the first half of 2025 than throughout all of 2024.
While these 245 claims represent a small fraction of Canada's approximately 55,000 total refugee applications, experts report a notable rise in inquiries from transgender Americans facing increasingly restrictive policies under the current administration.
The trend echoes similar patterns observed during the previous Trump presidency, as recent federal and Supreme Court decisions have substantially limited LGBTQ+ rights across various aspects of public life.
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August 25, 2025
New research reveals the paradoxical treatment of migrant grandparents in Canada's immigration system. While officials acknowledge the essential unpaid domestic labour and cultural contributions these seniors provide to families, they simultaneously view them as economic burdens on health and social services.
This contradicts government rhetoric celebrating family reunification as a "fundamental pillar of Canadian society." With upcoming cuts to family class admissions, experts call for structural reforms that recognize migrant grandparents' valuable contributions rather than maintaining the current system that welcomes them only when providing care but treats them as liabilities when needing support themselves.
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August 25, 2025
Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has announced a controversial immigration policy calling for the deportation of non-citizens who commit crimes in Canada.
Following his recent by-election victory in Battle River-Crowfoot, Poilievre announced the proposal during his first press conference on August 20, 2025.
The plan, which builds on his campaign promise to cap immigration at 250,000 annually, seeks to expedite deportation processes and increase CBSA funding.
While supporters praise the measure as necessary for public safety, critics warn it could unfairly target immigrant communities and violate due process rights.
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August 25, 2025
ETS announces a significant development for Canadian immigration applicants as the TOEFL Essentials test gains approval from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as a designated language testing option.
This efficient 90-minute assessment evaluates all four core language skills through practical tasks relevant to daily life in Canada.
While implementation details are forthcoming, this accessible English proficiency test will soon provide immigrants with a reliable pathway to demonstrate their language capabilities, supporting Canada's 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan aimed at attracting skilled talent across healthcare, engineering, technology, and trades sectors.
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August 22, 2025
