New youth mobility agreement with Italy expands work opportunities for Canadian and Italian youth
Canada is at its best when diverse, engaged and empowered youth are able to gain meaningful work and life experiences. In presenting opportunities for Canadian and international youth to travel and work, the Government of Canada is supporting meaningful opportunities for young people to experience other cultures and form lasting relationships. Read more on www.cic.gc.ca
A New Centre for Innovation in Francophone Immigration in Dieppe
Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities and Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, inaugurated... Read More
FILE PHOTO: A Canadian dollar coin, commonly known as the "Loonie", is pictured in this illustration picture taken in Toronto, January 23, 2015. REUTERS/Mark Blinch/File Photo
An Immigration Plan to Grow the Economy
The Canadian economy has experienced one of the fastest recoveries from COVID-19 among advanced economies, but is now facing critical labour market shortages causing uncertainty for Canadian businesses and workers. Today the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, released Canada’s 2023–2025 Immigration Levels Plan. The plan embraces immigration as a strategy to help... Read More
Minister Fraser welcomes latest charter flight of Afghan refugees from Pakistan
October 19, 2022—Ottawa – The Government of Canada continues to work hard to resettle at least 40,000 Afghan nationals as quickly and safely as possible, which is one of the largest commitments of its kind in the world. To date, over 22,581 Afghan nationals have arrived in Canada. Today in Halifax, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of... Read More
Reuniting families across the country
Family reunification plays a significant role in attracting, retaining and integrating immigrants who contribute to our success as a country. Canada has an extremely generous family sponsorship program, which allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents the option to bring their parents and grandparents to Canada as permanent residents. Member of Parliament Sonia Sidhu, on behalf... Read More
International students to help address Canada’s labour shortage
Employers are facing unprecedented challenges in finding and retaining the workers they need during this period of economic recovery and growth. The Government of Canada is continuing to take concrete actions to address current labour needs. The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced the temporary lifting of the 20-hour-per-week cap... Read More
Online survey of newcomers in communities participating in the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is conducting an online survey of newcomers’ experiences participating in the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP). The survey will help IRCC understand how the pilot is working, and what needs improvement. About the survey Participation in the survey is voluntary and confidential. IRCC will only use the information... Read More
Easier access to permanent residence for physicians in Canada to help address doctor shortages
Doctors from all over the world who choose to come to Canada and work in our communities play a vital role in keeping us healthy and ensuring local access to family physicians at a time when our aging population needs it the most. As provinces and territories seek to attract and retain more foreign-trained doctors to... Read More
Canada marks 20,000 Afghan arrivals with help from partners at home and abroad
The Government of Canada continues to work hard to resettle at least 40,000 Afghan nationals as quickly and safely as possible, which is one of the largest commitments of its kind in the world. Welcoming refugees to Canada is an integral part of our country’s long-standing and proud humanitarian tradition. The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of... Read More
Canada works with partners to address forced displacement in the Americas
Canada recognizes strong partnerships are key to addressing shared challenges and advancing the common objective of building a more peaceful, equitable and prosperous post-pandemic world. During Canada’s tenure as chair of the Comprehensive Regional Protection and Solutions Framework (MIRPS) Support Platform, Canada championed the protection, empowerment and meaningful participation of forcibly displaced women and girls... Read More