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Spousal sponsorship arrivals in Canada decreased by 14.8% in November, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data.
After an 8.7% rebound in October with 5,155 new permanent residents, the numbers fell to 4,390 in November. Despite this, Canada was still predicted to see a 17.6% increase in spousal sponsorships for 2023, with 75,458 new permanent residents compared to 64,145 in 2022.
Ontario recorded the highest number of arrivals under this program, with 36,905 spouses settling there in the first 11 months of the year.
#Spousal_sponsorship, #IRCC, #statistics, #sponsorship
The Government of Canada may impose visas or other measures on Mexicans to curb refugee arrivals. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc stated this could prevent asylum claims via indirect access from Mexico.
The move follows Quebec Premier François Legault's letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressing Quebec's inability to accommodate more refugees and requesting compensation.
The absence of a visa requirement for Mexicans has reportedly contributed to the influx. The elimination of the Canadian visa requirement for Mexicans led to an increase in arrests in the US, suggesting a potential incentive for illegal immigration via Canada.
US Customs and Border Protection data showed a spike in migrants from Canada post-visa requirement removal.
#Mexica, #refugee, #asylum_seekers, #Quebec
https://mexiconewsdaily.com/politics/canada-visa-requirement-mexican/
Established in 2014, the International Student Compliance Regime is designed to pinpoint illegitimate students and dubious institutions.
According to the IRCC's 2021 Student Integrity Analysis Report, certain colleges reported up to a 90% rate of "no-shows." The majority of these non-compliant colleges are privately owned, based in Ontario, and host a large population of students from India who, despite their acceptance, are not attending classes.
The Academy of Learning College in Toronto reported a non-compliance rate of 95%, with a 90% "no show" rate, while the Flair College of Management and Technology had a 75% "no show" rate.
#International_students, #no_shows, #study_in_Canada
Ontario's significant increase in the number of international students, accounting for over half of Canada's total, has led Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller to encourage provinces to manage the influx.
This call is primarily intended for Ontario, which has largely overlooked the issue. The swift rise in temporary residents has escalated housing prices and rents, primarily due to the increase in international students since 2008.
Ontario has fostered a thriving international student industry, which has expanded without restriction. If measures are not taken, Miller proposes limiting student visas, which would predominantly impact Ontario.
The province could introduce policies that control numbers while encouraging quality recruitment, but the action remains to be seen.
#International_students, #Marc_Miller, #Ontario
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/international-students-provinces-volume-1.7085915
