Opening of Gordie Howe International Bridge delayed amid last-minute U.S.–Canada negotiations
Canada Extends eTA Validity to 10 Years for EU Travellers
IRCC Issues New Guidance on Humanitarian & Compassionate Applications
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Canada updates Ebola border measures: visa suspensions and 21-day quarantine extended
Canada has extended 90-day visa suspensions and a mandatory 21-day quarantine for anyone who has recently been in the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan, as part of its Ebola containment strategy. The restrictions pause new and existing immigration applications from those countries and impose extra compliance steps on travellers—issues that global mobility managers must factor into assignment planning.
Historic Canada–U.S. library adds dedicated Canadian entrance, easing cross-border visits
A new C$700,000 entrance on the Canadian side of the Haskell Free Library restores passport-free access for Canadian visitors, reversing a 2025 U.S. decision that had forced them through a formal border checkpoint. The change is expected to revive cross-border foot traffic and serves as an example of how small infrastructure projects can mitigate security-driven mobility barriers.
House Immigration Committee Convenes Emergency Session on ‘Global Talent’ Strategy
Parliament’s immigration committee is holding a special televised meeting today (3 June 2026) focused on how Canada can attract and retain global talent. Officials and industry leaders will testify on chronic work-permit delays and proposed reforms to the Global Skills Strategy and other LMIA-exempt programs. The committee’s findings could influence upcoming regulations and affect how quickly companies can move key staff into Canada.