Immigration
Shrunken protest convoy leaves Ottawa after second day, enjoying Tory support
The United We Roll convoy rolled into Ottawa to protest energy policy, among other issues.
AP FACT CHECK: Defending border wall, Trump misstates facts
Associated Press examines his statements on Twitter and at a Cabinet meeting about immigration and other matters.
Businesses question CAQ plan to cut immigration amid Quebec labour shortage
The target number would mean a 24% drop from the roughly 52,400 immigrants Quebec accepted last year.
Quebec MP Maxime Bernier quits Conservatives, lays rhetorical waste to party
Divisive politician plans to start his own party.
Is the flow of asylum seekers at Canada-US border a ‘crisis’?
Canadian Press assesses the accuracy of Scheer’s contention. Verdict: full of baloney.
Launch of Global Talent Stream could get a boost from Trump
US president’s H-1B visa review bodes well for new Canadian immigration program.
US labour force would shrink without new immigrants: Pew Research
The number of US-born working-age adults with US-born parents will account for a smaller share of working-age population as Boomers retire.
Canada offering temp permits to those stranded by Trump ban
White House officials say permanent Canadian residents can enter the US if they have a valid documents.
Plans for middle class aimed at preventing anti-trade backlash, Trudeau says
PM acknowledges Canadians are not immune to anxiety fuelling anti-globalization, anti-trade, anti-immigration sentiment.
Canada’s technology sector to get boost from fears about Trump
Trade and immigration could spark a US brain drain to the north.
Panel recommends boosting immigrant targets to 450,000
But immigration minister says target would be costly and might not find broad national support.
Gates praises Trudeau’s approach to immigration
Microsoft co-founder says Canada’s willingness to accept thousands of Syrian refugees is good for business.
Canada aims to spread Chinese immigrants across country
An aging Canadian population needs more young blood to propel the economy, especially outside of big cities.
McCallum to make new promises to help refugees at UN meeting
Immigration Minister to announce Canada will look at ways to expand admittance of post-secondary students.
Report recommends next steps immigration policy
C.D. Howe Institute cites unintended consequences of recent changes.