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On October 29th, the National Newcomer Navigation Network (N4) and the Association for Canadian Studies (ACS) / Metropolis Institute hosted an engaging Pre-Conference Forum focused on key social determinants of health. This exclusive event gathered experts in the field to discuss critical topics impacting the health and well-being of newcomers in Canada.

The forum kicked off with welcoming remarks from the Honourable Mark Holland, PC, MP, Member of Parliament and Minister of Health. His presence...

Immigration Minister Marc Miller says Canada is still "an open country" after the Liberal government announced plans to cut the projected number of newcomers.

On Thursday, Miller and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the government is slashing the projected number of new permanent residents from 485,000 to 395,000 in 2025, with further cuts to 380,000 in 2026 and 365,000 in 2027.

In an interview with CBC's The House, Miller said that people "still see a lot of hope in coming to Canada" but...

 the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan: a plan that will pause population growth in the short term to achieve well-managed, sustainable growth in the long term. For the first time ever, the levels plan includes controlled targets for temporary residents, specifically international students and foreign workers, as well as for permanent residents.

Immigration is essential to our country’s economic success and...

Canada will lower the number of permanent immigrants it allows into the country by at least 20 per cent from its previous target of 500,000, CTV News confirmed Wednesday.

The decision comes as many Canadians face housing and affordability concerns, and the federal government has faced ongoing pressure to address the number of temporary and permanent residents coming to Canada.

During a Liberal cabinet retreat in Halifax last August, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signalled a possible reduction in...