Launching a new online case status tracker for family class permanent residence applications From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Canada needs immigration to drive our economy, help address labour shortages, and keep our communities thriving. The Government of…
January 31, 2022 — Ottawa — Immigration is the engine of the Canadian economy, helping to address labour shortages and keep our communities thriving. Newcomers have played an essential role in addressing some of our most severe labour shortages throughout the…
Canada welcomes over 200 Afghan refugees to Vancouver From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Canada is responding as quickly as possible to the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan by helping bring Afghan citizens and their families safely to their…
January 17, 2022—Ottawa—Newcomers to Canada play a crucial role in the future of our country and contribute in important ways to our society and economic recovery from the pandemic. To ensure newcomers settling in small towns and rural communities have…
January 11, 2022—Ottawa—For 2 decades, Canadians have worked side by side with Afghan nationals to improve security, democracy and human rights in Afghanistan. Now Canada is welcoming people who face risks as a result of this vitally important work. The…
Ottawa, January 1, 2022—The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement: “Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Canadian Citizenship Act, a major moment in Canada’s history and a milestone on our journey to full independence and…
Speaking Notes for the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Announcement of the Permanent Atlantic Immigration Program From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Speech Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser announces the Permanent Atlantic Immigration…
Government reaches target of 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021 December 23, 2021—Ottawa—With the significant exception of Indigenous people, all Canadians originally come from somewhere else. The story of immigration fills many chapters in the history of Canada—including the most…
Canada marks International Migrants Day From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Statement “For as long as we can remember, freedom of movement has provided human beings with a greater quality of life to meet their changing needs. On this International…
Permanent Atlantic Immigration Program to attract workers and drive economic growth From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Immigration is vital to the future of communities across the country, and nowhere more so than Atlantic Canada. Over the past…