New investment for Collège La Cité and Colleges and Institutes Canada to provide pre-arrival services for newcomers
Pre-arrival settlement services are key to setting newcomers up for success in Canada. They provide newcomers with the information and support they need to make informed decisions about their new lives in Canada before they arrive, which helps them successfully transition to their communities and find work faster. The Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the... Read More
New investment in the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia to provide pre-arrival services for newcomers
Pre-arrival settlement services are key to setting newcomers up for success in Canada. They provide newcomers with the information and support they need to make informed decisions about their new lives in Canada before they arrive, which helps them successfully transition to their communities and find work faster. On behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser,... Read More
Minister Fraser launches Canada’s first-ever Tech Talent Strategy at Collision 2023
Canada’s high-growth industries will provide the jobs of the future, and companies need access to top talent that will fuel innovation, and drive emerging technologies forward. Today at Collision 2023, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship launched Canada’s first-ever Tech Talent Strategy. This new strategy includes new measures and improvements on... Read More
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New measure to benefit foreign workers looking to improve their skills
Every year, thousands of temporary foreign workers bring their skills to Canada, helping to drive our economy and fill critical labour market gaps. While they play an important role in Canada’s prosperity, foreign workers sometimes face barriers in the types of study programs in which they can enrol to pursue their dreams and create new... Read More
New investment for Collège La Cité and Colleges and Institutes Canada to provide pre-arrival services for newcomers
Pre-arrival settlement services are key to setting newcomers up for success in Canada. They provide newcomers with the information and support they need to make informed decisions about their new lives in Canada before they arrive, which helps them successfully transition to their communities and find work faster. Read more on www.cic.gc.ca
Canada expands the Francophone Mobility Program to increase Francophone immigration
Francophone immigration is at the heart of the Government of Canada’s priorities. The country has always been a forerunner in its initiatives to welcome as many French-speaking nationals as possible, by implementing innovative initiatives to foster the contribution of newcomers to minority communities and thus maintain the social fabric of our country. Read more on... Read More
Canada opens new economic immigration streams for skilled refugees and other displaced people
Refugees and other displaced individuals are forced to restart their lives when they flee their home country, but they should not have to start from scratch, particularly when it comes to acquiring skills, training, experience and education. Through the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), Canada is tapping into talent that is too often overlooked by... Read More
Free replacement documents for Canadians and special measures for people affected by severe wildfires
With the country experiencing an unprecedented wildfire season, the Government of Canada is urgently mobilizing to help support communities and the people who live in them. This includes help for Canadians and for people who are crucial to the rebuilding effort. Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced special measures for... Read More
Eligible travelers from 13 more countries now qualify for visa-free travel to Canada
Canada is a destination of choice for people looking to visit, do business or reunite with family and friends. That’s why we are committed to improving our immigration programs and services by making them more efficient and equitable for people around the world. Read more on www.cic.gc.ca
Canada launches new process to welcome skilled newcomers with work experience in priority jobs as permanent residents
With employers eagerly seeking to fill countless vacant positions across the country, immigration emerges as a vital piece to solving this puzzle. Recognizing this reality, the Government of Canada is building an immigration system that acts as a catalyst for growth, empowering businesses, helping address their labour needs and strengthening French communities. When combined, these... Read More