There’s a new regulator of immigration and citizenship consultants. What does this mean?
On November 23, 2021, the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants officially opened.
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New College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants officially opens
Canada is one of the top destinations in the world, with millions of people from across the globe hoping to come here every year to settle, visit or work. To navigate the immigration system, many people turn to consultants or other services for help. While nearly all operate honestly, unscrupulous actors can exploit the system […]
Minister Fraser marks the start of National Francophone Immigration Week 2021
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement:“As the new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, it’s important for me to mark National Francophone Immigration Week because I am proud to celebrate the contributions of French-speaking newcomers to communities across Canada, as well as our country’s linguistic duality.
Using Canada’s COVID-19 proof of vaccination for travel
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More than 3,000 Evacuees Arrive in Canada from Afghanistan
The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement
Speaking Notes for the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Announcement related to dedicated refugee stream to provide a safe haven for human rights defenders at risk who have fled persecution in their home country
Announcement related to dedicated refugee stream to provide a safe haven for human rights defenders at risk who have fled persecution in their home country
Canada reaches agreement with U.S. to support refugees’ travel to safety
The Government of Canada continues to exhaust every option to get as many Afghans to safety as possible, in partnership with our allies around the world. In the first phase of our operation, Canada evacuated roughly 3,700 people from Afghanistan—the majority of whom are refugees who supported Canada’s mission, and will soon begin new lives […]
Canada expands resettlement program to bring more Afghans to safety
The Government of Canada continues to be deeply concerned by the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan and the risks it poses for many vulnerable Afghans. Canada’s special immigration program has already brought many Afghans to Canada—and our teams there, here and across the world are working around the clock to bring as many people as possible […]
Government of Canada invests $100 million to support newcomers’ integration
Settlement services are crucial to a newcomer’s success in Canada. They help new Canadians get work, learn English or French, find a place to live and, more broadly, succeed in this country. With the pandemic exacerbating the already challenging process of beginning a new life in a new land, settlement services have never been more […]
Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador extend immigration agreement
Over the past years, the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador have worked together closely to help more newcomers choose, settle and thrive in the province. Central to these efforts is the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Immigration Agreement. First signed in 2016, the agreement sets out joint objectives and lays a blueprint for federal-provincial cooperation […]