Good morning folks, and thank you, Sean, for that warm islander welcome. I can tell you that, without exaggeration, today would simply not have been possible without the strong and persistent advocacy of Sean Casey. And I really want us to give him a round of applause. Thank you, Sean.
The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement
Newcomers and residents of Prince Edward Island (PEI) now have access to immigration services at home, in Charlottetown, with the official reopening of the office today.
As part of its commitment to support successful newcomer settlement and integration, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has selected 824 projects that will deliver high quality services to newcomers across the country for up to 5 years.
Eight hundred and twenty-four projects have been selected through IRCC’s National Call for Proposals 2019.
Pre-arrival settlement services are a key element of Canada’s immigration program. They provide newcomers, including refugees, with the information and settlement support they need to make informed decisions about their new life in Canada before they arrive, such as how to prepare for finding a job.
July 26, 2019—Ottawa, ON – Canada’s position as a top destination for students seeking a high-quality international education is strengthened when we provide fast, reliable processing of applications.
July 26, 2019—Winnipeg, MB—Pre-arrival settlement services are a key element of Canada’s immigration program.
Thank you, Mayor Provenzano. It’s great to be back in beautiful Sault Ste. Marie. It’s really a pleasure to be back here. I had a really productive visit last year, and I learned a lot about the economic priorities of northern Ontario, but especially beautiful Sault Ste. Marie.
Thank you very much for having us here and thank you to Maple Leaf Foods for hosting us today. I want to take the opportunity to thank Rodger Cuzner, who couldn’t be here today. He’s the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour.