Category: IRCC News

Factoring temporary residents into immigration levels planning in ways that continue to spread the benefits of immigration across Canada while taking into account capacity pressures on communities; Strengthening Francophone immigration in minority language communities; Reducing the overall number of temporary residents in Canada while acknowledging the important role they play in regional immigration priorities, including… Continue reading Speaking notes for the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship at the closing press conference for the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration

Minister Miller celebrates Citizenship Week and engages with communities across Canada From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Statement The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement to mark the start of Citizenship Week, which runs from May 13 to 19, 2024: Ottawa, May 13, 2024—The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of… Continue reading Minister Miller celebrates Citizenship Week and engages with communities across Canada

May 10, 2024—Montréal—The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) met today to discuss Canada’s immigration levels planning for 2025–2027. Canada’s immigration ministers discussed the economic and social benefits of immigration, levels of permanent and temporary residents, and related capacity pressures. Ministers emphasized that a well-managed immigration system is critical to Canada’s objective of distributing the… Continue reading Federal-Provincial-Territorial Immigration Ministers Commit to Ongoing Collaboration to Strengthen the Immigration System

Citizenship ceremony in Surrey to mark Citizenship Week From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory To celebrate Citizenship Week, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 40 of Canada’s newest citizens. Citizenship Judge Carol-Ann Hart will preside over the ceremony. Surrey, May 10, 2024—To celebrate Citizenship Week, the Honourable… Continue reading Citizenship ceremony in Surrey to mark Citizenship Week

New measure to support skilled temporary workers in Manitoba From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Regional economic immigration programs support the sustainable growth and economic stability of our country, and contribute significantly to the cultural diversity and enrichment of Canada. May 8, 2024—Ottawa—Regional economic immigration programs support the sustainable growth and economic stability of… Continue reading New measure to support skilled temporary workers in Manitoba

Speaking notes for the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of IRCC: International Students Program update From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Speech I want to start by acknowledging that we are gathering today from the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg Nation. Check against delivery. This speech has been translated in accordance with the… Continue reading Speaking notes for the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of IRCC: International Students Program update

Speaking notes for the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Budget 2024’s proposal for a new Electric Vehicle Supply Chain investment tax credit From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Speech Before I begin, I’d like to acknowledge that we are gathering on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples,… Continue reading Speaking notes for the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Budget 2024’s proposal for a new Electric Vehicle Supply Chain investment tax credit

Canada to introduce new rules around off-campus work hours for international students From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release International students enrich Canada’s social, cultural and economic fabric. That is why, in recent months, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has introduced reforms to the International Students Program, to ensure system integrity while protecting students… Continue reading Canada to introduce new rules around off-campus work hours for international students

April 29, 2024—Ottawa—Immigration is critical to the growth of our economy and our communities. Improving processing times is key to providing an immigration system that works better for newcomers and Canadians alike, which is why we are taking action to reduce wait times and modernize our programs and services. Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of… Continue reading Changes to the Start-up Visa and Self-Employed Persons programs to help reduce backlogs and improve processing times

Minister Miller to address off-campus work hours for international students From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum to address new rules governing off-campus work hours for international students. Ottawa, April 29, 2024—The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees… Continue reading Minister Miller to address off-campus work hours for international students