The Media Roundup provides links to recent and archived articles, in both English and French, on immigration and diversity appearing in the national and local news. Some international content is also included. Articles are updated weekly.
Government of Canada — 2025 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration
Canada continues to be a top destination for highly skilled people who are drawn to our shared values and way of life. By building a well-managed and sustainable immigration system, we will work with employers, provinces and territories to attract top global talent and grow our economy, while staying within our capacity to welcome and integrate those who choose Canada as their home. Canada will continue to prioritize economic immigration, with nearly 65% of new permanent residents supporting our labour market needs and growth by 2027.
City News — Immigration plan slashes student visas, prioritizes economic newcomers
Canada’s 2026-2028 immigration levels plan aims to increase the number of economic immigrants coming to the country while cutting temporary migration, largely through a dramatic reduction in student visas. The new levels plan cuts in half the planned number of student visas for the next three years, bringing it down to 155,000 in 2026 from about 306,000 in the previous year’s plan. The government plans to issue about 150,000 student visas annually in both 2027 and 2028.
CBC News — Government dialling back number of temporary residents it allows into Canada
The federal government is significantly reducing the number of temporary residents it allows into Canada over the next few years. Canada will aim to admit only 385,000 temporary residents next year — about 43 per cent less than the 2025 target — and 370,000 in the following two years, according to numbers in Tuesday’s budget. The target for 2026 is down by about a quarter compared to the immigration plan released last year, which had said Canada would welcome more than 516,000 temporary residents. The new targets suggest the government is shifting its focus to temporary residents as it attempts to reduce the number of immigrants Canada welcomes.
Toronto Star — Majority of Canadians say immigration level still too high, but confidence growing in Carney fixing ‘broken’ system: Poll
The Liberal party has restored some Canadians’ confidence in its ability to manage immigration, though a majority still believe the Conservatives are better equipped to fix the beleaguered system, according to a new poll. A year after implementing some seismic policy changes to reduce immigration intakes, the Liberals are closing the gap with the opposition Conservatives in public perception of their ability to handle a system what many view as “broken,” said the Abacus Data survey, published on the eve of the release of Ottawa’s 2026-28 immigration levels plan on Tuesday.
Government of Canada — Let’s celebrate National Francophone Immigration Week
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement to recognize National Francophone Immigration Week: “Today marks the launch of the 13th edition of National Francophone Immigration Week, with the theme ‘Thank you for enriching our Francophonie.’ This week is an opportunity to celebrate the cultural, economic and social contributions of Francophone newcomers and the fundamental role they play across Canada.
Reuters — Fearing fraud, Canada rejects most Indian study permit applicants
Canada’s clampdown on international students has hit applicants from India particularly hard, government data shows, as what was once a preferred destination loses its allure for Indian students. Canada lowered the number of international student permits it issues for the second year in a row in early 2025 as part of a broader effort to reduce the number of temporary migrants and address fraud related to student visas. About 74% of Indian applications for permits to study at Canadian post-secondary institutions in August – the most recent month available – were rejected, compared to about 32% in August 2023, according to immigration department data provided to Reuters.
