Canada recognizes the extension of validity of Venezuelan passports
Canada recognizes the decree published by the Venezuelan National Assembly on June 7, 2019, regarding the validity of expired Venezuelan passports.
Minister Hussen and Sean Casey (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard) officially re-open the Charlottetown IRCC office
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.
OECD applauds Canada’s labour migration policy
The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement
Office reopens in Charlottetown
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.
New programs to boost newcomer settlement and integration
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.
IRCC’s National Call for Proposals 2019
Eight hundred and twenty-four projects have been selected through IRCC’s National Call for Proposals 2019.
Actions interculturelles de développement et d’éducation selected to provide pre-arrival services
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.
Student Direct Stream expanded to Pakistan
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.
Société de la francophonie manitobaine Selected to Provide Pre-Arrival Services
July 26, 2019—Winnipeg, MB—Pre-arrival settlement services are a key element of Canada’s immigration program.
Speaking notes for Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: An announcement on the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
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.