Transitioning to online applications for permanent residence From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Backgrounder As part of efforts to modernize Canada’s immigration system and improve client service, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is transitioning to 100% online applications for…
Canada continues to strengthen asylum processing capacity in the Americas From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release The Government of Canada is committed to prioritizing the protection of the world’s most vulnerable. As access to international protection remains a challenge, Canada…
August 26, 2022—Timmins, Ontario—Immigration plays a crucial role in our economic recovery from the pandemic and, now more than ever, newcomers are vital to the future of rural and northern communities across the country. The Government of Canada is committed…
August 24, 2022—Vancouver—Canada is a destination of choice for people looking for a new place to work, study and build their lives with their families, and immigration is key to helping employers fill hundreds of thousands of vacant positions across the…
Government of Canada expands settlement services for newcomers in eastern Ontario From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Newcomers to Canada play a crucial role in our country’s future and our economic recovery from the pandemic. They enrich our…
August 16, 2022—Ottawa—In Canada, diversity is one of our greatest strengths. Our diversity, coupled with our commitment to inclusion and welcoming others, leads to a stronger understanding and respect for human rights, as well as other economic, civic and cultural benefits….
July 28, 2022—Saint John, NB—The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI), met today to consider opportunities for the future of immigration to Canada and initiatives to respond to pan-Canadian labour shortages. Ministers discussed ways to maximize the effectiveness of the…
July 1, 2022 – Halifax, Nova Scotia—Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement: “On this 155th anniversary of Confederation, I wish all Canadians a very happy Canada Day. I also wish to extend a…
June 30, 2022—Ottawa, Ontario – The Government of Canada continues to work hard to resettle at least 40,000 Afghan nationals as quickly and safely as possible. For the over 16,270 Afghan refugees who have landed in Canada since last August,…
School programs help Afghan children thrive in Canada From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release The Government of Canada continues to work hard to resettle at least 40,000 Afghan nationals as quickly and safely as possible. Since August 2021,…