Brooks Employers Raise Concerns Over Alberta Immigration Referendum
Brooks has endorsed more than 300 candidates seeking permanent residence through a rural program already facing tighter limits on nominations and community endorsements.
Alberta Separation Could Shrink Economy by $41 Billion to $62 Billion
The Calgary Chamber report links possible trade barriers to job losses and a fiscal gap ahead of Alberta’s October referendum on beginning a separation process.
Alberta Trade With Other Provinces Supports 330,000 Jobs Ahead of Separation Referendum
The chamber’s estimate also points to jobs supported elsewhere in Canada. The Oct. 19 ballot is non-binding, and the Alberta figure is not a forecast of layoffs.
Smith Says Alberta Has Yet to Decide if Some Immigration Proposals Would Cover Current Residents
Five immigration questions are on Alberta’s Oct. 19 ballot. The votes are non-binding, but the key details are still uncertain for people already living in the province.
Calgary Council Backs Staying in Canada Ahead of Alberta Referendum
The 14-1 vote has no legal effect on Alberta’s referendum, but councillors say separation could raise municipal costs and drive businesses from the province.
Canada’s Population Growth Slows to 0.5%, Its Lowest Rate Since 1915–16
Lower immigration and a decline in temporary residents sharply reduced Canada’s population growth, with young adults and the largest provinces seeing pronounced effects.
Alberta Separation Could Push Corporate Headquarters Out of Calgary, Report Says
A government-commissioned analysis points to trade uncertainty, labour mobility and regulatory access as risks for Alberta’s head-office sector ahead of the Oct. 19 referendum.
Alberta Immigration Referendum Leaves Sustainable Levels and Albertans Undefined
The non-binding vote combines immigration targets, provincial powers, worker selection, and job access in one question, without setting out how Alberta would put those policies into practice.
Saskatchewan Charges JD Trucking and Owner Under Immigration Services Act
The case is part of Saskatchewan’s wider enforcement of rules governing employers, recruiters, and immigration consultants who work with foreign nationals.
Federal Public Service Loses 23,000 Workers as IRCC Staffing Falls
Ottawa’s workforce reduction is moving from temporary positions to permanent jobs, while departments handling immigration, benefits, and taxes face some of the largest losses.
Alberta Independence Group Maps Out Currency, Pension and Mortgage Transition
The 214-page proposal aims to keep services operating after a separation vote, but debt, treaty rights, borders and market access would remain subject to lengthy negotiations.
Quebec Election Campaign Puts Immigrant Children and English Voting Information at Centre of Debate
The Parti Québécois faces criticism over its school-capacity claims, while French-only election mailouts raise concerns about access for anglophone voters.
Mortgage Renewals Push Housing Above Half of Foreign-Born Homeowners’ Budgets
Higher renewal rates are cutting deeply into household cash flow, while refinancing and longer amortizations may reduce monthly payments at a higher long-term cost.
Statistics Canada Finds Lasting Wealth Gaps for Immigrant Families
Four new studies track how immigration history, certification barriers, child-care access and prolonged youth disengagement shape economic outcomes across Canada.
Canada Targets H-1B Workers and Researchers While Cutting Temporary Arrivals
Ottawa is reserving immigration space for specialized workers and funding universities to recruit global researchers, but its proposed H-1B pathway remains closed pending detailed rules.
AI Resume Screening Could Deepen Job Barriers for Skilled Newcomers
Employers are turning to automated screening as application volumes climb. New labour data shows why relying on those systems without human review could worsen existing gaps in credential recognition, pay, and access to skilled work.
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Tourism Boom Runs Into a Labour Bottleneck
Permanent immigration programs have helped tourism businesses fill year-round roles, but their job requirements leave seasonal operators reliant on a temporary expansion of the foreign-worker program.
Calgary Rents Fall, but Students Still Face Unsafe Housing
New rental construction has created more choice across Calgary, but affordable older apartments remain scarce as student aid rules assume greater family and personal contributions.
Calgary Study Finds Foreign Credentials Recognized for 29% of Newcomers
Respondents reported high costs, long licensing processes, and pressure to accept work below their skill level. National data shows the employment gap extends beyond Calgary.
IRCC Wait Times Fall for Skilled Workers and Parents
Federal skilled-worker applications are back within IRCC’s six-month standard, while several provincial, Atlantic, Quebec, and family streams remain well above their targets.
Northwest Territories Restores 2026 Nominee Allocation and Adds August Draw
The territory can now nominate 300 people this year. Employers supporting candidates under the Employer-Driven Stream face an August 24 deadline for the newly scheduled draw.
African Countries Gain Ground Among Canada’s Permanent Resident Sources
Cameroon’s rapid rise reflects a broader change in Canada’s immigration mix, supported partly by federal targets for French-speaking newcomers outside Quebec.
