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Minister Miller to attend citizenship ceremony in Winnipeg From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 80 of Canada’s newest citizens from 15 different countries at a ceremony in Winnipeg. Citizenship Judge Suzanne Carrière will preside over the ceremony. Winnipeg, October 16, 2024—The Honourable Marc… Continue reading Minister Miller to attend citizenship ceremony in Winnipeg

Supporting cross-border mobility for Indigenous Peoples From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Colonial borders have had profound impacts on Indigenous Peoples. They have put stress on families, kinship, cultural ties, traditional practices, language preservation and revitalization, governance, and economic opportunities. For some communities separated by the Canada–United States border, these impacts are felt… Continue reading Supporting cross-border mobility for Indigenous Peoples

Canada and Yukon partner to support workers through Territorial Nominee Program From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release The federal government is committed to supporting critical sectors in regional economies while providing skilled workers with clear pathways to permanent residence. October 1, 2024—Ottawa— The federal government is committed to supporting critical sectors in regional… Continue reading Canada and Yukon partner to support workers through Territorial Nominee Program

Speaking notes for the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Strengthening Canada’s Temporary Resident Programs and Migration Pathways From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Speech Earlier this year, I gave Canadians an update on the status of Canada’s immigration system and our ongoing work to make it more efficient and sustainable. Check… Continue reading Speaking notes for the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Strengthening Canada’s Temporary Resident Programs and Migration Pathways

Strengthening temporary residence programs for sustainable volumes From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Canada has a long and proud history of welcoming newcomers from around the world who support our economy and enrich our country. In response to labour shortages and the aftershocks of the pandemic, the federal government took steps to meet… Continue reading Strengthening temporary residence programs for sustainable volumes

Actions taken to strengthen Canada’s temporary residence programs and migration pathways From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Backgrounder Immigration must be responsive to our country’s needs. Setting goals and targets for immigration is a critical part of how we support a well-managed, sustainable immigration system built on community capacity, humanitarian responsibilities and economic objectives, while… Continue reading Actions taken to strengthen Canada’s temporary residence programs and migration pathways

Minister Miller and Minister Boissonnault to announce additional actions to protect our immigration system From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, will make an announcement regarding the strengthening of our temporary… Continue reading Minister Miller and Minister Boissonnault to announce additional actions to protect our immigration system

Canada celebrates Welcoming Week 2024 From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Statement “By celebrating our strengths and differences, we create a community where everyone feels included and valued. With the exception of Indigenous Peoples, all of us trace our stories back to immigration. Whether your family has been here for generations or you have recently… Continue reading Canada celebrates Welcoming Week 2024

Citizenship ceremony in Ottawa to launch Welcoming Week From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 61 of Canada’s newest citizens from 24 countries in a ceremony to mark the start of Welcoming Week. Welcoming Week, which runs this year from September 13… Continue reading Citizenship ceremony in Ottawa to launch Welcoming Week

Enhancing the vitality of Francophone communities by welcoming French-speaking international students and immigrants From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Francophone immigration plays a crucial role in strengthening our national identity. This is why Canada is redoubling its efforts to welcome French-speaking newcomers who will enrich the linguistic, social, cultural and economic fabric of… Continue reading Enhancing the vitality of Francophone communities by welcoming French-speaking international students and immigrants