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Citizenship ceremony at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship

As we welcome hockey players from around the world to Canada for the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 26 new Canadians from 14 different countries. Citizenship Judge Rania Sfeir […]

New International Student Program regulations take effect

Canada’s diverse and inclusive society, high-quality educational institutions and potential opportunities to work or immigrate after graduation have made Canada a leading destination for students from around the world. The International Student Program must be sustainable, and students must be protected from abuse within the system. Powered by WPeMatico

Temporary measures to support people affected by the crisis in Lebanon

The situation in Lebanon remains volatile and unpredictable due to violent and intensifying clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, including daily rocket and missile fire as well as air strikes. As conditions continue to worsen, the Government of Canada remains fully engaged and is focused on the safety and security of Canadians in the region. Powered […]

Speaking notes for the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Government of Canada reduces immigration

Immigration is essential for our country’s economy and accounts for almost 100% of Canada’s labour force growth. In response to the global pandemic and labour shortages, we brought in temporary measures to attract some of the world’s best and brightest to study and work in Canada, which supported the urgent needs of businesses. Powered by […]

2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan

Each year, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship tables the Immigration Levels Plan, a forward-looking snapshot of immigration targets for the next three years. Powered by WPeMatico

Government of Canada reduces immigration

Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan: a plan that will pause population growth in the short term to achieve well-managed, sustainable growth in the long term. For the first time ever, the levels plan includes controlled targets for temporary residents, specifically international students and […]