IRCC Immigration Updates

Refugees

Jun 20, 2025

Canada marks World Refugee Day with solidarity

“On World Refugee Day, Canada reaffirms its commitment to meet humanitarian needs, address the root causes of forced displacement and find lasting solutions for refugees and other displaced people. We…

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General News

Jun 17, 2025

Additional information about the Strong Borders Act

Official IRCC notice: Additional information about the Strong Borders Act

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Refugees

Jun 12, 2025

Canada extends pilot to support skilled refugees and employers

Official IRCC notice: Canada extends pilot to support skilled refugees and employers

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Citizenship

Jun 05, 2025

Bill C-3: An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025)

Canada’s Citizenship Act contains a first-generation limit to citizenship by descent for individuals born abroad, which generally means that a Canadian citizen parent can only pass on citizenship to a…

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Citizenship

Jun 05, 2025

The Government of Canada introduces citizenship by descent legislation for Canadians

Canadian citizenship lies at the heart of what it means to be Canadian, providing a sense of belonging and connection to a diverse, inclusive, and democratic nation. For many newcomers to Canada, citi…

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Citizenship

May 26, 2025

Celebrating Canadian Citizenship: Diversity, Resilience and a Shared Future

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement today to mark the start of Citizenship Week, which runs from May 26 to June 1, 2025:

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General News

Mar 20, 2025

The Government of Canada is investing more than $9.3 million to support Francophone minority communities

Francophone immigration plays a crucial role in growing the Canadian economy, in promoting the vitality of Francophone minority communities and in meeting labour needs across the country.

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Citizenship

Mar 19, 2025

Minister Bendayan to participate in a Citizenship Ceremony to mark International Francophonie Day

The Honourable Rachel Bendayan, in her first ceremony as Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 64 of Canada’s newest citizens from 31 different countries at this special cere…

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Citizenship

Mar 13, 2025

Canada to request a further extension to maintain first-generation limit to Canadian citizenship by descent

“Canadian citizenship is highly valued around the world. As Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, I’m committed to making the citizenship process as fair and transparent as possible"

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General News

Mar 07, 2025

Canada takes action to support housing with new immigration measures

Immigration is essential to our country’s economic success and growth. To meet the growing demand for housing, Canada needs a strong construction and skilled trades workforce, and immigrants play a vi…

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Permanent Residency

Mar 07, 2025

Update on 2025 Parents and Grandparents Program

Official IRCC notice: Update on 2025 Parents and Grandparents Program

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General News

Mar 06, 2025

Ministers Miller and Valdez to hold a media scrum in Scarborough

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, will hold a media scrum to discuss the new Home Care Worker…

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