Canada celebrates Francophone Immigration Week; survey shows stable public sentiment; IRCC updates medical exam rules; Bill C-12 sparks visa cancellation concerns.
Canada Highlights National Francophone Immigration Week, Opinion Trends, Medical Rule Updates & Visa Cancellation Debate
Today’s Highlights
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Canada celebrates National Francophone Immigration Week and stays on track for 2025 Francophone PR targets outside Quebec.
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Abacus Data finds immigration sentiment stable despite housing/service pressures.
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IRCC updates medical exam requirements for temporary residents.
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Debate intensifies over proposed mass visa cancellation powers in Bill C-12.
National Francophone Immigration Week celebrates community enrichment
Canada launched the 13th National Francophone Immigration Week on November 3 under the theme “Thank you for enriching our Francophonie,” spotlighting the cultural and economic contributions of French-speaking newcomers. The government remains on track to reach the 8.5% French-speaking PR target outside Quebec in 2025, with a new action plan in collaboration with local organizations.
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Public attitudes toward immigration steady despite housing & service pressures
A new Abacus Data survey (~3,000 respondents) shows immigration views have plateaued after last year’s skepticism spike. Roughly half still cite pressure on housing and healthcare, but there’s no further hardening of attitudes. Those who say the 2026 target (380,000 newcomers) is “too high” dipped to 67% (down from 72%). Policymakers have room to rebuild trust by managing levels responsibly without straining essential services.
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IRCC updates medical exam requirements for temporary residents
Effective November 3, 2025, IRCC revised the list of countries requiring medical exams for temporary residence applications. Added: Argentina, Colombia, Uruguay, Venezuela. Removed: Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iraq, Latvia, Lithuania, Taiwan.
Medical exams still apply to:
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Workers in public-health-sensitive occupations
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Visitors planning stays >6 months
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Parent/Grandparent Super Visa applicants
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Government seeks mass visa cancellation authority under Bill C-12
Internal documents indicate the federal government is pursuing sweeping powers to cancel large volumes of visa applications—citing fraud risks—with focus on specific country cohorts. The proposal, embedded in Bill C-12, has prompted objections from 300+ civil society organizations, who warn of rights risks and potential mass cancellations. Officials argue the flexibility is for crisis response (war, pandemics), but critics urge clearer guardrails and due-process protections.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Francophone Immigration Week?
A nationwide celebration recognizing the contributions of French-speaking newcomers and strengthening minority Francophone communities across Canada.
Has public opinion on immigration worsened?
No—attitudes have stabilized, and concern eased slightly compared to last year, particularly as intake targets were moderated.
Which countries now require medical exams?
Added: Argentina, Colombia, Uruguay, Venezuela. Removed: Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iraq, Latvia, Lithuania, Taiwan.
Why is Bill C-12 controversial?
It proposes broad powers to cancel visas en masse, raising concerns about oversight, due process, and civil-rights impacts.
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