IMMIGRATION NEWS
Statement on International Migrants Day
“Today, we recognize the courage and contributions of migrants who help strengthen Canada’s communities and economy. Their skills, resilience and determination enrich our country and support key sectors that rely on global talent.”
New citizenship rules for Canadians born or adopted abroad are now in effect
The Government of Canada is committed to making Canadian citizenship law fair, clear and reflective of how Canadian families live today, both in and outside Canada.
Bill C-3: An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025) comes into effect
Before Bill C-3 came into effect, Canada’s Citizenship Act limited the passing on of citizenship to the first-generation for people born or adopted abroad. This meant that a Canadian citizen could only pass on citizenship to or access a direct grant of citizenship for a child born or adopted outside Canada if the parent was either born or naturalized in Canada before the child’s birth or adoption.
Canada to welcome thousands of visitors for the FIFA World Cup 26™ – Don’t wait, apply early
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is proud to join Canadians in celebrating Canada’s role as a co host of the FIFA World Cup 26™ with the United States and Mexico.
Targeted immigration measures to boost Canada’s supply of doctors
In support of the Budget 2025 commitment to fill critical labour gaps with high-skilled talent, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and Maggie Chi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, today announced new measures to support Canada’s health care system by making the path to permanent residence simpler for international doctors.
Minister Diab to hold a press conference in Toronto
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce new measures to support Canada’s health workforce.
Canada invests in Francophone communities and helps build their future by attracting top global talent
As announced in Budget 2025, the Government of Canada wants to focus immigration where it delivers the greatest impact to fill labour gaps, strengthen key economic sectors and support communities across the country. This includes prioritizing Francophone immigration outside Quebec, helping to enhance the vitality of Francophone and Acadian minority communities, and making the country more attractive to the world’s top Francophone and bilingual talents.
Minister Diab to hold a press conference in Ottawa
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce a number of innovative projects to strengthen immigration in Francophone minority communities outside Quebec.
Canada lifts the visa requirement for Qatari citizens
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship today announced that Canada has lifted the visa requirement for citizens of Qatar. This change took effect this morning at 5:30 a.m. EST.
Canada reaches important milestone in restoring fairness and clarity to citizenship by descent
November 21, 2025—Ottawa—Canada has taken an important step toward modernizing its citizenship laws. Canadians excluded under outdated rules will have a fair, clear way to pass citizenship on to their children born or adopted outside Canada.
Canada’s new Climate Competitiveness Strategy
Climate action is not only a moral responsibility—it’s an economic necessity.
Minister Diab to Highlight Federal Budget Investments in Climate
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will host an event in Halifax, to make a Budget 2025 climate competitiveness announcement. Minister Diab will be joined by Shannon Miedema, Member of Parliament for Halifax.
