Category: Canada

Minister Fraser to announce support for Turkish and Syrian temporary residents From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement regarding new immigration measures to support Turkish and Syrian temporary residents in Canada. Minister Fraser will be joined by the Honourable Omar […]

PGWP holders who are eligible for the facilitative process will soon receive messages about logging into their online IRCC Secure Account, starting April 6, 2023, to opt in and update key personal information. IRCC is aware of issues that some PGWP holders experienced with the facilitative process used in 2022. Lessons learned from that process […]

Parliamentary Secretary Lalonde concludes successful visit to Vancouver From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Readout Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, today wrapped up a two-day trip to Vancouver, British Columbia, to meet with various immigration stakeholders. March 16, 2023—Vancouver—Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, […]

Expanding employment opportunities for racialized newcomer women From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Every woman and girl in Canada should have the opportunity to reach their full potential and overcome the unique barriers that can sometimes stand in their way. These barriers can be particularly significant for racialized newcomer women. That’s why the […]

Ottawa, March 8, 2023—The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement: “As Canada marks this year’s International Women’s Day 2023 and its theme, Every Woman Counts, we are reminded that all women, from all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life, have a place in every aspect of Canadian society. I am dedicated to […]

Minister Fraser concludes successful visit to Washington, D.C. From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Readout The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today concluded his first official visit to Washington, D.C., to further discussions on migration-related priorities. March 7, 2023—Washington, D.C.—The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today concluded […]

Canada opens operations centre in the Philippines to boost global immigration processing capacity  From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Given the importance of the Indo-Pacific region and its impact on Canadians, a comprehensive and inclusive strategy is crucial to guide Canada’s actions. To this end, Canada is investing in fostering ties between Canadians […]

Canada announces support for Iranian temporary residents  From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Canada is committed to protecting Iranians already in Canada, and to helping Iranian families stay together. In light of the gross and systematic human rights violations being committed by the Iranian regime during its brutal crackdown on protestors, some may […]

Shaping the future of immigration in Canada From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Immigration is critical to Canada’s long-term success. To fully harness the potential of immigration and create the best experience for newcomers, Canada needs an immigration system that is strong, easy to navigate and adaptive to change. February 23, 2023—Halifax—Immigration is […]

Government of Canada increases sponsorship opportunities for Sponsorship Agreement Holders From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Canada continues to be a global leader in refugee resettlement and integration. Since the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program was launched over 4 decades ago, Canadians and permanent residents have come together to offer protection and […]