🔷 Canada Day Message Highlights What It Means to Belong
On Canada Day, Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab gave a heartfelt speech from Halifax. She spoke about what it truly means to be Canadian — not just having a passport, but feeling a deep connection to the country. Diab, who is herself a Lebanese Canadian, highlighted how Canada is built on Indigenous history, democratic values, and the idea of belonging.
She encouraged people across Canada to attend citizenship ceremonies, where new Canadians take the oath. These ceremonies are a powerful reminder that being Canadian means contributing to your community and embracing shared values. Her message was clear: Canada welcomes those who are willing to be part of its journey of growth, equality, and reconciliation.
🔷 Government Will Review Immigration Targets This Summer
The Canadian government has announced that it will hold public discussions this summer about future immigration levels — especially the number of international student visas.
This comes after a recent decision to limit study permits, which has put financial pressure on many universities and colleges. Some institutions are now facing staff cuts and budget problems.
To better manage the situation, the government will invite provinces, schools, and the public to share their thoughts. The goal is to create a system that is financially stable and fair for everyone. These discussions could lead to changes in how many international students are allowed to come in the future.
🔷 New Work Permit Stream Coming for Farm and Fish Workers
To help fill important jobs in farming and seafood processing, the government is creating a new work permit stream just for these sectors.
This comes after the Agri-Food Pilot was closed. The new plan will offer sector-specific work permits, which means workers will be allowed to come to Canada to work only in jobs related to agriculture and fish processing.
Canada is also planning to work closely with other countries to bring in more workers through partnerships. This change shows that Canada is moving toward more targeted programs that focus on solving specific job shortages.
🔷 Canada Cracks Down on High-Risk Foreign Nationals
Canada’s Border Services Agency (CBSA) is investigating 66 people believed to be senior members of the Iranian regime. So far, 20 of them have already been told they are not allowed to stay in Canada, and deportation steps have started.
This is part of Canada’s stronger screening of people who may have ties to foreign governments involved in conflict or human rights issues. The government is being more cautious about who enters the country, especially when national security is a concern.
1. What is a sector-specific work permit?
It’s a work permit that only allows you to work in a certain industry, like farming or seafood processing. You cannot switch to a job in another field with this permit.
2. Will Canada reduce the number of international students?
That is still being decided. But the government is reviewing current limits and asking provinces and schools for input to find a better long-term solution.
3. What was the Agri-Food Pilot, and why was it closed?
The Agri-Food Pilot was a program that allowed farm and food workers to get permanent residency. It recently ended, but the government is now introducing a new, more focused stream.
4. Can you be deported even after entering Canada?
Yes. If the government finds that someone has ties to a foreign regime or breaks immigration rules, they can be declared inadmissible and removed from the country.
5. Is citizenship just about getting a passport?
No. According to the Immigration Minister, citizenship is about participation, values, and belonging — not just legal status.
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