Canada is taking back control to return immigration to sustainable levels, while ensuring it continues to support the economy. As global competition for skilled workers intensifies, Canada’s immigration system is focused on attracting and retaining highly skilled immigrants through the International Talent Attraction Strategy. Today, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and... Read More

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. Today, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that, for the fourth year... Read More

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. Bill C-3, An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act (2025), is in effect as of today. Moving forward, people born before December 15, 2025, who would have been citizens... Read More

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. This is a historic event that will showcase our diversity, hospitality and leadership as matches unfold in Toronto and Vancouver between June 11 and July... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship today announced that Canada has lifted the visa requirement for citizens of Qatar. This change took effect this morning at 5:30 a.m. EST. Introducing visa-free travel for Qatari citizens makes it faster and easier for travellers to visit Canada for business or leisure. This... Read More

Canada has taken an important step toward modernizing its citizenship laws. Canadians excluded under outdated rules will have a fair, clear way to pass citizenship on to their children born or adopted outside Canada. Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025), has received royal assent. This represents an important milestone in making... Read More

Climate action is not only a moral responsibility—it’s an economic necessity. The global shift to a low-carbon economy is accelerating, changing how growth happens and where capital flows. To stay competitive, Canada must catalyse investment across clean and conventional sectors so our industries can meet the world’s rising demand for low-carbon products and energy. In... Read More

Canada remains deeply concerned about the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Today, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the extension of measures for Palestinians who are in Canada and unable to return home. The Government of Canada first introduced these special measures in December 2023. They allow Palestinians... Read More