Employers and temporary workers to benefit from family work permits to address labour shortages

December 2, 2022—Edmonton—The pace of Canada’s economic recovery has made it hard for employers, including those in the tourism industry, to find the workers they need. The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister…

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Government of Canada allowing more international youth to work and travel in Canada

Government of Canada allowing more international youth to work and travel in Canada From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Canada benefits when diverse, engaged, and empowered youth are able to come from abroad to gain meaningful work and…

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Shaping the future of immigration through Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy

Shaping the future of immigration through Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Canada’s relationship with the Indo-Pacific region has been forged through generations of deep person-to-person connections. November 30, 2022—Ottawa—Canada’s relationship with the Indo-Pacific region has…

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Solving labour shortages in key sectors like health care, construction, and transportation: Workers from 16 new occupations now eligible for permanent residence

Solving labour shortages in key sectors like health care, construction, and transportation: Workers from 16 new occupations now eligible for permanent residence From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Immigration is not just good for our communities and our economy….

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New youth mobility agreement with Italy expands work opportunities for Canadian and Italian youth

New youth mobility agreement with Italy expands work opportunities for Canadian and Italian youth From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Canada is at its best when diverse, engaged and empowered youth are able to gain meaningful work and life experiences….

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A New Centre for Innovation in Francophone Immigration in Dieppe

A New Centre for Innovation in Francophone Immigration in Dieppe From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Honourable Dominic…

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Ministers Fraser and Petitpas Taylor mark National Francophone Immigration Week

Ministers Fraser and Petitpas Taylor mark National Francophone Immigration Week From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Statement The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible…

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An Immigration Plan to Grow the Economy 

An Immigration Plan to Grow the Economy  From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release The Canadian economy has experienced one of the fastest recoveries from COVID-19 among advanced economies, but is now facing critical labour market shortages causing uncertainty…

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Minister Fraser welcomes latest charter flight of Afghan refugees from Pakistan 

Minister Fraser welcomes latest charter flight of Afghan refugees from Pakistan  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,…

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Reuniting families across the country

October 11, 2022—Brampton, Ontario—Family reunification plays a significant role in attracting, retaining and integrating immigrants who contribute to our success as a country. Canada has an extremely generous family sponsorship program, which allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents the option to…

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