Matthew Krupovich
Matthew Krupovich is a spokesman for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), who has been in the news for addressing the government's plans to reduce the population of temporary residents in Canada, emphasizing compliance with visa regulations and the measures being implemented to achieve the target reduction.
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Matthew Krupovich said there are a range of immigration pathways for eligible Venezuelans to come to Canada.
Those fleeing Venezuela struggle to find legal pathway to Canada
Canada· 2026-02-11
Matthew Krupovich, a spokesperson for the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, discussed future targets for international student recruitment.
Canada’s international student cap helped lower rents. But will it bring colleges and universities down as well?Canada· 2025-11-16
Matthew Krupovich, a spokesman for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, said the government is committed to restoring immigration to sustainable levels.
Atlantic Canada sees sharp decline in international student enrolmentCanada· 2025-10-16
Matthew Krupovich is an IRCC spokesperson who mentioned several avenues for bringing workers into Canada.
H-1B visa changes may give Canada an opportunity. Will it seize it?
United Kingdom· 2025-09-24
IRCC spokesperson Matthew Krupovich said Ukrainians who came here under the emergency travel program before the end of March, 2024, have until March next year to apply for a new open work permit.
Ukrainians who fled to Canada in limbo as permits and passports expireCanada· 2025-09-18
Matthew Krupovich, a spokesperson for IRCC, said the department had been made aware of the implications of Bill C-2 for people who cannot be removed and cannot access an IRB hearing.
Border bill would create ‘in limbo’ foreign residents, refugee groups sayCanada· 2025-07-10
Matthew Krupovich, a spokesman for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, said that biometrics can only be completed once someone leaves Gaza.
Academics call on Ottawa to speed up visa approvals as Palestinian students left stranded amid delaysCanada· 2025-07-04
Matthew Krupovich, a spokesman for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, stated that temporary residents must leave Canada at the end of their authorized period of stay.
Carney’s aim to cut immigration marred by undercounting of temporary migrants, warn economistsCanada· 2025-05-12
