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Director General - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada / Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada
Immigration from Canada decreased, while immigration from Mexico increased.
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The department of citizenship and immigration Canada was established in 1994. I checked on Wikipedia!
Statistics for immigration in Canada are primarily maintained by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The IRCC is the government department responsible for immigration policies, programs, and services. They collect and analyze data on immigration trends, including the number of immigrants, their countries of origin, and various demographic details. Additionally, Statistics Canada may also provide supplementary information and analysis related to immigration trends in the country.
Here’s a clear, detailed summary of what the Conservative Party of Canada is currently doing or proposing on immigration — based on their latest platform and public positions: The Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, has focused much of its immigration policy on reducing and reforming Canada’s immigration system to address housing, jobs, public services, and border security concerns. They argue that recent high immigration levels have outpaced Canada’s capacity for housing, health care, and employment. Immigration Levels and Permanent Residents The Conservatives want to limit immigration numbers to what they describe as “sustainable levels” — similar to those under the Harper government — which were around 240,000–285,000 permanent residents per year, instead of the higher levels under current governments. Temporary Foreign Workers & International Students The party has been critical of the growth of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and international student levels, arguing these should be reduced or reformed so Canadian workers aren’t displaced and services aren’t overloaded. Some proposals include ending the existing TFWP and replacing it with a more focused agricultural stream in cases of labour shortages. Border Security, Asylum & Refugee Policy Conservatives are pushing for stricter asylum and refugee rules. They want faster processing, limitations on who can claim asylum (e.g., tighter rules for transit through other countries), and faster deportation of failed asylum seekers or non-citizens who commit crimes. Citizenship Rules They propose changes to birthright citizenship, suggesting that children born in Canada should only receive citizenship if at least one parent is a citizen or permanent resident — a shift from the current “right of soil” rule. Processing & System Integrity The Conservatives say they will improve efficiency, reduce backlogs, and make the application process more transparent. They also talk about strengthening enforcement against fraud and ensuring temporary workers get protections. Worker Credentials & Settlement Support Their platform includes working with provinces to better recognize foreign credentials, create fair credential assessments, and help newcomers integrate into the Canadian labour market. Emphasis on Skilled and Merit-Based Immigration While focused on reducing overall numbers, Conservatives emphasize merit-based immigration — attracting skilled workers who can fill labour market gaps and contribute economically — and support family reunification and humanitarian commitments within a more controlled system. In Simple Terms • Lower immigration numbers than recent levels • Reform temporary worker & student programs to protect Canadian workers • Tighten asylum and border rules • Change citizenship laws for children born in Canada • Improve processing, fairness, and credential recognition Immigration Services Canada Edmonton Migrate Link Immigration Services
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You might need an immigration lawyer in Canada if you are seeking immigration status in Canada. Immigration lawyers are legally, professionally and ethically forced to act in your best interests and it would be at their disadvantage to do otherwise.
Yes, Canada is a free country and is open for immigration.