Passport services in Canada resuming by mail and by appointment for travel in less than 30 days
The Government of Canada has started the gradual resumption of some passport services in Canada.
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Canada and Nigeria working to combat migrant smuggling, human trafficking and irregular migration
The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to fighting human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and irregular migration as a series of initiatives were unveiled in Nigeria.
Ministers responsible for immigration meet to jointly plan for the future of immigration in Canada amid COVID-19
The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration met virtually today to talk about the role of immigration at this unprecedented moment in Canadian history. Immigration was a Canadian advantage before the pandemic, immigrants are helping Canadians through the pandemic right now and immigration will be critical to Canada’s economic recovery. The federal, provincial and territorial […]
Statement from Minister Mendicino regarding Major League Baseball in Canada during COVID-19
Statement from Minister Mendicino regarding Major League Baseball in Canada during COVID-19
Measures to support international students during the COVID-19 pandemic
A number of temporary policy changes intended to support international students, learning institutions and other stakeholders in Canada’s education sector have been implemented since March 2020.
Minister Mendicino announces changes to facilitate online learning for international students
International students make immense cultural and social contributions to Canada, and generate more than $21 billion in economic activity. Since the onset of the pandemic, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, has made a number of temporary policy changes to support and reassure international students and learning institutions.
Citizenship change benefits couples with fertility issues and same-sex couples
Canadian families are as diverse as Canadians themselves, and everyone deserves the same rights and opportunities, no matter who they love or how they identify.
Statement from the Honourable Marco Mendicino in celebration of Canada Day
The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement:
Canada continues to explore innovative solutions for refugees
The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today reaffirmed Canada’s ongoing commitment to exploring innovative solutions for refugees during the virtual Annual Tripartite Consultations on Resettlement (ATCR).