Chris GribbleCanada’s flatlining population growth reflects tightened immigration policies
Immigration cuts are showing in the latest quarterly population estimates published by Statistics Canada. Between April 1, 2025 and July 1, 2025, Canada’s population increased by an estimated 47,098 (or…
Business Insurance in Canada: A Guide for Newcomers
Are you starting a new business in Canada? Congratulations – that’s something to be proud of! As you embrace this new venture, you’ll be navigating new systems and taking on…
Business Insurance in Canada: A Guide for Newcomers
Are you starting a new business in Canada? Congratulations – that’s something to be proud of! As you embrace this new venture, you’ll be navigating new systems and taking on…
IRCC backlog continues to increase, study permit backlog surges
As of August 31, 958,850 applications remained in Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) backlog. Considering that the backlog at the end of the month prior was 901,700, this marks…
Temporary resident arrivals in Canada continue to decline
Arrivals of temporary residents have declined significantly in July 2025, with worker arrivals down 37% and student arrivals down 55%, compared to July 2024.* According to the latest data from…
Travellers to Canada face AI screening
Individuals seeking entry to Canada are now subject to AI screening when entering Canada at some land ports of entry (POEs). The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has developed a…