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BlogThe Repercussions of Immigration Program Changes- 2025 in review and what’s in store for 2026

16 December 2025

I have repeatedly said in the past year or so that in my many years as a Canadian immigration lawyer, I have not seen so many changes to our immigration program in so short a period of time as in 2024 and 2025. As the changes have taken effect, we are now seeing the outcomes on applicants. Let’s review some of the most significant effects on immigration processing and the implications.

BlogBill C-12: Do we really need it to manage immigration in Canada?

9 December 2025

On October 8, 2025 the Minister of Public Safety introduced to Parliament Bill C-12, entitled the Strengthening of Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act. Bill C-12 providessweeping powers to the government to control all facets of immigration processing, affecting both potential immigrants as well as those already living in Canada. Suffice it to say there has been no shortage of concern over exactly how the government plans on using these incredible powers, but in this blog we will provide an overview of what the buzz is about and why some of the concern may be overblown.

BlogBracing for a long, long wait: The harsh effects of the 2024 immigration levels plan.

21 October 2025

In the aftermath of the introduction of last year’s immigration plan in November 2024, the government made clear that there were going to be tougher times for prospective immigrants to Canada. The proposed targets of 500,000 immigrants per year for 2025/26 set just a couple of years earlier in 2023, were being slashed to 395,000 for 2025 and 380,000 for 2026.

BlogThe Summer of Immigration Discontent: Troubling times for aspiring Canadian immigrants

15 July 2025

It’s no secret that Canada’s immigration program has experienced considerable upheaval in the past couple of years. Indeed the vast majority of our blogs in 2024 were all discussing some aspect of change to virtually all of Canadian immigration whether temporary, permanent or to obtain citizenship. Last week my partner Victor examined the statistical data demonstrating the actual outcomes of these changes on the immigrant population in Canada and how the changes are not yet having the desired effect on our immigration levels that the government intended. When implemented changes don’t provide the desired results, the impact on Canada’s immigration community can be harsh. Let’s review some of the current realities facing prospective immigrants to Canada.

Blog Canadian Immigration Programs How do I immigrate to Canada?President Trump is back! Implications for prospective immigrants to Canada?

20 January 2025

Every US presidential election brings renewed interest in Americans seeking to come to Canada. This is not unique to President Trump, but Trump brings some specific Canadian immigration consequences to his being elected President of the United States. Immediately following his election on November 8, 2016, the dramatic interest in Canadian immigration resulted in a crash to our online information system. Many of his proposed policies piqued interest for many Americans and non-Americans without status seeking residency and/or protection in Canada. However, the Canadian immigration reality is very different from 2016 and Canada is not as welcoming as it has been in the past. Prospective immigrants from the US need to know the current lay of the Canadian immigration landscape.

Blog Canadian Immigration Programs How do I immigrate to Canada?Trudeau Giveth….Trudeau Taketh Away: Understanding Canada’s new immigration levels plan.

29 October 2024

Every year Canada’s immigration minister has until November 1st to set the annual immigration targets for the following year. Last week Canada unveiled its new levels plan significantly reducing the targets for both permanent and temporary immigration. This is a dramatic change from the Trudeau government’s steady increase in immigration levels over the past decade. Let’s review some of the more significant features of last week’s announcement and see how they compare.

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17 February 2015

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BlogThe Repercussions of Immigration Program Changes- 2025 in review and what’s in store for 2026

BlogBill C-12: Do we really need it to manage immigration in Canada?

BlogBracing for a long, long wait: The harsh effects of the 2024 immigration levels plan.

BlogThe Summer of Immigration Discontent: Troubling times for aspiring Canadian immigrants

Blog Canadian Immigration Programs How do I immigrate to Canada?President Trump is back! Implications for prospective immigrants to Canada?

Blog Canadian Immigration Programs How do I immigrate to Canada?Trudeau Giveth….Trudeau Taketh Away: Understanding Canada’s new immigration levels plan.

How do I immigrate to Canada?NewsAnnouncing – Immigrate to Canada: A Practical Guide (Newcomers Series)

16 December 2025The Repercussions of Immigration Program Changes- 2025 in review and what’s in store for 2026

9 December 2025Bill C-12: Do we really need it to manage immigration in Canada?

25 November 2025Heartwarming stories of compassion: When IRCC gets it right!

18 November 2025Canada’s New Normal: Temporary and permanent immigration to Canada will stay low and flat for years to come

21 October 2025Bracing for a long, long wait: The harsh effects of the 2024 immigration levels plan.

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