Canada reaffirms strong leadership role in refugee protection at Global Refugee Forum

Millions of people worldwide have been forced to flee their homes and their countries due to conflict and persecution. As unresolved refugee and humanitarian crises continue, nations must work together to help advance solutions. Canada will continue to lead by example.

Canada makes it easier for foreign nationals to apply for temporary and permanent resident status within Canada

Canada makes it easier for foreign nationals to apply for temporary and permanent resident status within Canada

New question – I think I’m exempt, why are you asking me for a medical exam (topic: Applying – General)

20 – November 2019 – Discretion on requesting medical examinations

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The Government of Canada funds City of Toronto initiative to address temporary housing for asylum claimants

The Government of Canada announced today that it will provide the City of Toronto with $17 million in funding to support an initiative to relieve pressure on its shelter system due to the increased number of asylum claimants.

Expansion of Student Direct Stream to support Francophone immigration

Canada is making the Student Direct Stream (SDS) available to international students coming from Senegal and Morocco, starting September 9, 2019.

Government of Canada provides $250 million to Quebec to help with costs associated with irregular migration

The Government of Canada announced today that it will provide the Government of Quebec with $250 million as part of our cost-sharing agreement related to providing support for asylum claimants who are seeking Canada’s protection.

Government of Canada provides funding to Hamilton to ease temporary housing pressures

The Government of Canada is providing the City of Hamilton with $220,000 as a result of recent costs incurred by the city in providing interim housing to asylum claimants.

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.