The Government of Canada funds research on Francophone immigration From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Francophone immigration plays an important role in the development...
Minister Miller Highlights the Importance of Francophone Immigration During National Francophone Immigration Week From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Statement “Today, we are celebrating the 11th...
Minister Miller to hold media scrum following roundtable discussion with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable...
Stabilizing Canada’s immigration targets to support sustainable growth From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Immigration drives Canada’s economy and fuels its future growth. As...
Minister Miller to hold media scrum after keynote address at the C.D. Howe Institute From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Marc Miller,...
Minister Miller to address the 2024–2026 Immigration Levels Plan and Annual Report From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of...
Transforming our immigration system to build a stronger Canada From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Canada is a top choice for people looking for...
Minister Miller to launch plan for Canada’s immigration system From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and...
Canada meets commitment to welcome 40,000 vulnerable Afghans From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release The Government of Canada has a longstanding and proud tradition...
Changes to International Student Program aim to protect students From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Canada is a top destination of choice for international...
Minister Miller to announce steps to strengthen Canada’s International Student Program From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration,...
Statement by Minister Miller on the Office of the Auditor General’s report on processing applications for permanent residence From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Statement “On...
Pilot program launches to streamline work permit processing for Canadian employers recruiting in the Philippines From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release The Government of...
Ottawa, October 10, 2023—The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement: “Earlier this year, we announced that we will welcome...
Canada announces first-ever category-based selection invitations for newcomers with work experience in agriculture and agri-food From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Immigration, Refugees and...
Canada announces first-ever category-based selection invitations for newcomers with work experience in transport From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release On May 31, Immigration, Refugees...
Citizenship ceremony to mark Welcoming Week From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome...
Canada celebrates Welcoming Week 2023 From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Statement “By opening our doors to those seeking a better life, we open our communities...
Minister Miller highlights new tax-free first home savings account that helps Canadians reach their goals of home ownership faster From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News...
Minister Miller to Discuss Housing Affordability From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honorable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will share...
Canada and Iceland sign youth mobility arrangement From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release The Government of Canada is committed to providing Canadian youth with...
Canada announces the first-ever Express Entry invitations for newcomers with experience in the trades From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Canada’s Express Entry system...
Free replacement documents for Canadians and special measures for people affected by flooding in Nova Scotia From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release As Nova...
Canada doubles resettlement spaces for human rights defenders From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Human rights defenders (HRDs) are active in every part of...
Immigration is crucial to both Canada’s short-term economic recovery following the pandemic, and to its long-term growth. Canada’s multi-year levels plan positions Canada to address current...
Minister Fraser to make an important announcement From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will...
Canada launches pathway to reunite families and support Ukrainians From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release As Russia’s ongoing, brutal invasion of Ukraine persists, Canada...
Minister Fraser announces appointment of chair of Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Statement The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of...
New investment for JVS Toronto to provide pre‑arrival services for newcomers From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Pre-arrival settlement services are key to setting...
Canada makes it easier for Hong Kongers to stay and work in Canada From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Canada continues to stand by...
MP Chiang to announce continued support for Hong Kong residents in Canada From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory Paul Chiang, Parliamentary Secretary to the...
Canada announces First-Ever Express Entry invitations for French-speaking newcomers From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release The French language is an integral part of the...
July 1, 2023 – Toronto, ON — The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement today: “Canada is the greatest country in...
Minister Fraser to attend Canada Day citizenship ceremonies in Toronto From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees...
Canada announces new immigration stream specific to health workers From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Communities across Canada need health workers. The health field...
Category-based selection – Health workers From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Backgrounder On June 28, 2023, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship,...
Canada announces First-Ever Express Entry invitations for skilled newcomers with STEM experience From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Recognizing the immense value and transformative...
Bedford, Nova Scotia, June 27, 2023—The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will be joined by the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of...
New investment in the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia to provide pre-arrival services for newcomers From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Pre-arrival settlement...
The Start-up Visa (SUV) Program provides a path to permanent residence for foreign entrepreneurs who gain the support of a designated Canadian venture capital fund, angel...
Minister Fraser launches Canada’s first-ever Tech Talent Strategy at Collision 2023 From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Canada’s high-growth industries will provide the jobs...
New measure to benefit foreign workers looking to improve their skills From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Every year, thousands of temporary foreign workers...
New investment for Collège La Cité and Colleges and Institutes Canada to provide pre-arrival services for newcomers From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Pre-arrival...
Minister Fraser to attend Collision Conference for exclusive announcement and a special citizenship ceremony From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Sean Fraser,...
Inspiring hope and creating opportunities for refugees From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Statement “Today, on World Refugee Day, the global community honours the strength and...
Statement from Minister Fraser concerning the Supreme Court’s decision on the Safe Third Country Agreement From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Statement The Honourable Sean Fraser,...
June 15, 2023, Ottawa – Francophone immigration is at the heart of the Government of Canada’s priorities. The country has always been a forerunner in its initiatives...
Minister Fraser to address recent reports of international student fraud From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees...
Statement from Minister Fraser concerning reports of international student fraud From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Statement Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and...
Canadian businesses welcome changes to the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Backgrounder The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees...
Canada opens new economic immigration streams for skilled refugees and other displaced people From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Refugees and other displaced individuals...
Free replacement documents for Canadians and special measures for people affected by severe wildfires From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release With the country experiencing...
Echo announcement at Freedom Toronto regarding Rainbow Railroad From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship,...
Eligible travellers from 13 more countries now qualify for an electronic travel authorization From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Backgrounder On June 6, 2023, the Honourable...
Eligible travellers from 13 more countries now qualify for visa-free travel to Canada From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Canada is a destination of choice...
Minister Fraser to visit Winnipeg for immigration announcement and a special citizenship ceremony From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister...
Canada launches new process to welcome skilled newcomers with work experience in priority jobs as permanent residents From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release With...
Canada welcomes over 13,500 new Canadians during Citizenship Week From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Every year, Citizenship Week is a chance to celebrate...
Canada invites over 13,500 new Canadians during Citizenship Week From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Every year, Citizenship Week is a chance to celebrate...
Canada is reuniting loved ones through new immigration measures New measures also address labour shortages in Canada From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Vancouver—Families...
Canada welcomes Afghans through new humanitarian partnership From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Strong humanitarian partnerships to navigate complex geopolitical realities are crucial in...
Canada supports continued growth of lululemon’s global headquarters in Vancouver From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release The expansion of lululemon’s global headquarters in its...
Minister Fraser to announce measures to strengthen family reunification From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and...
Minister Fraser to make an announcement regarding employment growth for BC and Canada From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister...
Citizenship Ceremony in Halifax to mark Citizenship week From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory To celebrate Citizenship Week, the honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of...
New arrangement expands work opportunities for Canadian and South Korean youth From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening...
Canadians celebrate Citizenship Week From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Becoming a Canadian citizen is a momentous occasion that marks the final step in...
Canada and Finland sign new youth mobility agreement From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release The Government of Canada continues to create new opportunities abroad...
Ottawa, May 18, 2023—The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and Dr. Alfred N. Mutua, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, issued...
New investment for S.U.C.C.E.S.S. to provide pre-arrival services for newcomers From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Pre-arrival settlement services are key to setting...
Minister Sajjan to hold a media availability regarding pre-arrival settlement services From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of...
Investing in settlement services for newcomers From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Settlement services are key to setting up newcomers for success in Canada....
Parliamentary Secretary Lalonde to announce support for newcomer settlement services From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of...
Canada unveils new passport design with state-of-the-art security features From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release The Canadian passport is one of the most powerful and...
Minister Fraser and Minister Gould to unveil all-new Canadian passport design From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory Minister Fraser and Minister Gould to unveil...
Canada announces extension to the Agri-Food Pilot, facilitating access to permanent residence for workers and their families From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release The...
Minister Fraser will make an announcement regarding the Agri-Food Pilot From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees...
Canada waives fees for family members of Canadians who fled Sudan From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Canada continues to call for an end...
Trilateral statement on joint commitment to Latin America From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Statement The United States, Spain, and Canada hereby announce our intent to...
April 29, 2023—Ottawa—Canada continues to call for an end to violence in Sudan and remains deeply concerned for the safety of people in the country. We...
Ministers Fraser and Anand to Provide Update on the Situation in Sudan From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of...
April 24, 2023—Ottawa—Canada continues to call for an end to violence in Sudan and stands with the Sudanese people as they strive for peace. We are...
Canada marks significant milestone, welcoming over 30,000 vulnerable Afghans From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Communities across Canada continue to welcome Afghans and are helping...
Minister Fraser to highlight Budget 2023 investments to provide new, targeted inflation relief to the Canadians hardest hit by rising food prices From: Immigration, Refugees and...
Minister Fraser highlights clean investment tax credits as part of Budget 2023’s commitments From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister...
Minister Fraser to highlight Clean Investment Tax Credits as part of Budget 2023’s commitments From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Sean Fraser,...
Minister Fraser highlights Budget 2023 commitments to provide a new grocery rebate for Canadians From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release The Honourable Sean Fraser,...
Minister Fraser to highlight Budget 2023 investments to provide new, targeted inflation relief to Canadians hardest hit by rising food prices From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship...
Tackling the labour shortage by helping more skilled refugees and other displaced people build their careers in Canada From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release...
Launching survey on the future of Canada’s immigration system From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release The Government of Canada has launched an engagement initiative...
Minister Fraser to announce a new federal immigration pathway at the Empire Club of Canada From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Sean...
Canada extends support for those fleeing Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release As Russia continues its illegal...
Minister Fraser to announce updates to immigration measures for Ukrainians From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees...
Minister Fraser marks International Francophonie Day From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Statement The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following...
Minister Fraser to Discuss Innovations to Immigration Programs in Canada with German Ministers Faeser and Heil From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable...
Canada announces support for Turkish and Syrian temporary residents From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release As part of Canada’s response to the situation in...
Ottawa, March 16, 2023—The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement regarding post-graduation work permits (PGWPs). Minister Fraser will be...
Minister Fraser to announce support for Turkish and Syrian temporary residents From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration,...
PGWP holders who are eligible for the facilitative process will soon receive messages about logging into their online IRCC Secure Account, starting April 6, 2023, to...
Parliamentary Secretary Lalonde concludes successful visit to Vancouver From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Readout Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and...