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Francophone and Acadian minority communities outside Quebec contribute to the economy, culture and vitality of the French language in Canada. Francophone immigration remains essential and aims to address labour needs and to support communities across the country.
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The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement regarding immigration in Francophone minority communities outside Quebec. Minister Diab will be joined by the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton—Dieppe.
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“Today, we recognize the courage and contributions of migrants who help strengthen Canada’s communities and economy. Their skills, resilience and determination enrich our country and support key sectors that rely on global talent.”
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Before Bill C-3 came into effect, Canada’s Citizenship Act limited the passing on of citizenship to the first-generation for people born or adopted abroad. This meant that a Canadian citizen could only pass on citizenship to or access a direct grant of citizenship for a child born or adopted outside Canada if the parent was either born or naturalized in Canada before the child’s birth or adoption.
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The Government of Canada is committed to making Canadian citizenship law fair, clear and reflective of how Canadian families live today, both in and outside Canada.
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In support of the Budget 2025 commitment to fill critical labour gaps with high-skilled talent, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and Maggie Chi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, today announced new measures to support Canada’s health care system by making the path to permanent residence simpler for international doctors.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is proud to join Canadians in celebrating Canada’s role as a co host of the FIFA World Cup 26™ with the United States and Mexico.
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The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce new measures to support Canada’s health workforce.
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As announced in Budget 2025, the Government of Canada wants to focus immigration where it delivers the greatest impact to fill labour gaps, strengthen key economic sectors and support communities across the country. This includes prioritizing Francophone immigration outside Quebec, helping to enhance the vitality of Francophone and Acadian minority communities, and making the country more attractive to the world’s top Francophone and bilingual talents.
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The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce a number of innovative projects to strengthen immigration in Francophone minority communities outside Quebec.
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