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International travel to Canada decreased by 14.2% in June 2025

International arrivals to Canada fell 14.2% in June 2025 compared to the previous year, marking the fifth consecutive month of year-over-year declines.

While non-resident trips by air remained relatively stable with 1.3 million arrivals (-0.4%), Canadian-resident return trips by air decreased by 3.4%.

The most significant drop occurred in Canadian-resident automobile returns from the US, which plummeted 33.1%.

Despite overall declines, data showed notable increases in travel activity during the weekend before Canada Day, with US-resident arrivals 23% higher than on other weekends that month.

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July 11, 2025

Canada’s language schools face an 18% enrollment decline amid 2024 policy changes

Canada's language education sector experienced significant challenges in 2024, with student enrollments dropping by 18% and student weeks decreasing by 21% year-over-year. According to Languages Canada's 2024 Annual Survey Report, 82% of language centers identified visa refusals and policy changes by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as their primary challenge. Despite these difficulties, the sector's 92,500 students generated approximately CDN$1.04 billion in direct economic activity. The organization's leader, Gonzalo Peralta, is currently in discussions with government representatives to tackle these obstacles and guarantee Canada's ongoing competitiveness in the international education arena. The association's Executive Director, Gonzalo Peralta, is actively engaging with government officials to address these challenges and ensure Canada remains competitive in global education. #language_schools_canada, #international_students, #study_in_canada, #study_permits

July 10, 2025

45% of racialized Canadians face discrimination

A comprehensive study using the 2023-2024 Survey Series on People and their Communities (SSPC) reveals that 45% of racialized Canadians aged 15 and older experienced racism or ethnic discrimination within the past five years, with 81% reporting multiple incidents.

The research indicates that younger individuals under 45 face higher rates of discrimination, as do those identifying as LGBTQ+. Notably, victims of discrimination reported nearly double the rate of poor mental health (24%) compared to non-victims (13%), with repeat victims showing particularly concerning levels (34%).

The study highlights the crucial protective role of strong personal relationships, as victims of discrimination with strong family connections reported significantly better mental health outcomes and greater overall life satisfaction.

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July 10, 2025

Quebec reached maximum application capacity for the family reunification program

The Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) announced that Quebec has reached its maximum intake capacity for certain family reunification applications.

Effective immediately and until June 25, 2026, MIFI will not accept new sponsorship applications for spouses, common-law partners, conjugal partners, and dependent children aged 18 and above. Any applications received after the cap has been reached will be returned unprocessed with a refund of the fees.

Applicants affected by this temporary suspension may reapply when the next application period opens. MIFI will continue accepting applications for other eligible family members and will announce future program updates by mid-2026.

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July 10, 2025