Immigration news

“I thank the Office of the Auditor General for its audit of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s reforms to the International Student Program."

The Government of Canada has made supporting Francophone and Acadian minority communities outside Quebec a top priority. The goal is to attract and integrate skilled French-speaking and bilingual immigrants from around the world to boost population growth, meet labour needs and support economic development in these communities.

Speaking notes for the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Prioritizing top talent in 2026 Express Entry Categories

In support of the Budget 2025 commitment to fill critical labour gaps with high-skilled talent, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and Maggie Chi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, today announced new measures to support Canada’s health care system by making the path to permanent residence simpler for international doctors.

As announced in Budget 2025, the Government of Canada wants to focus immigration where it delivers the greatest impact to fill labour gaps, strengthen key economic sectors and support communities across the country. This includes prioritizing Francophone immigration outside Quebec, helping to enhance the vitality of Francophone and Acadian minority communities, and making the country more attractive to the world’s top Francophone and bilingual talents.

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement to recognize National Francophone Immigration Week.