IMMIGRATION NEWS
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 Canadians excluded under outdated rules will have a fair, clear way to pass citizenship on to their children born or adopted outside Canada.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.
IRCC to hold media technical briefing on immigration levels
IRCC to hold media technical briefing on immigration levels
IRCC to hold media technical briefing on immigration levels
IRCC to hold media technical briefing on immigration levels
Let’s celebrate National Francophone Immigration Week
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement to recognize National Francophone Immigration Week.
Minister Diab to make an announcement in Halifax
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement in Halifax
Canada extends temporary measures for Palestinians in Canada
Canada extends temporary measures for Palestinians in Canada
Canada invests in services to support economic integration and fill labour market shortages
Canada’s new government has a mandate to build a strong economy by attracting the best talent in the world and filling key labour shortages.
