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Canada’s immigration landscape is changing and 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. Join us for a webinar unpacking the key trends, policies and events that will define immigration policy in the year ahead.
Moderated by Charles Breton, the discussion brought together Irene Bloemraad (UBC) and Mireille Paquet (Concordia University) to discuss what is likely to change, what will remain contested, and where policy choices made in 2026 could have lasting consequences for Canada’s economy, institutions, and social cohesion.
All three participants lead the IRPP’s Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federations immigration series, Canada’s Changing Immigration Landscape, launched in 2025.
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The Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation is a permanent research body within the Institute for Research on Public Policy. Its mission is to build a deeper understanding of Canada as a federal community.
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