IRCC Immigration Updates

General News

Nov 17, 2023

Immigration pathway for Colombian, Haitian and Venezuelan nationals with family in Canada

Immigration pathway for Colombian, Haitian and Venezuelan nationals with family in Canada

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General News

Nov 03, 2023

Minister Miller Highlights the Importance of Francophone Immigration During National Francophone Immigration Week

“Today, we are celebrating the 11th edition of National Francophone Immigration Week under the theme ‘A welcoming land.’ This week allows us to highlight the importance of Francophone immigration to C…

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Permanent Residency

Oct 19, 2023

Statement by Minister Miller on the Office of the Auditor General’s report on processing applications for permanent residence

“On behalf of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, I welcome the Office of the Auditor General’s report on processing applications for permanent residence. The audit was conducted in 2022 and…

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General News

Oct 10, 2023

Statement from Minister Miller on Canada’s commitment to support migrants in the Americas

“Earlier this year, we announced that we will welcome 15,000 migrants on a humanitarian basis from the Western Hemisphere. We are providing a path to economic opportunities to help address forced disp…

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General News

Sep 08, 2023

Canada celebrates Welcoming Week 2023

“By opening our doors to those seeking a better life, we open our communities to those wanting to build a stronger Canada. Other than Indigenous peoples, who have been here since time immemorial, all …

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Refugees

Jul 14, 2023

Minister Fraser announces appointment of chair of Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement:

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General News

Jul 01, 2023

Statement by Minister Fraser on Canada Day

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement today

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General News

Jun 28, 2023

Category-based selection - Health workers

On June 28, 2023, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the first invitations under Express Entry for skilled newcomers with work experience in healt…

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General News

Jun 27, 2023

Canada’s Tech Talent Strategy

The Government of Canada is embracing Canada’s emerging role as a leader in global tech talent recruitment and attraction to ensure Canada is not only filling in-demand jobs today, but also attracting…

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Refugees

Jun 20, 2023

Inspiring hope and creating opportunities for refugees

"Today, on World Refugee Day, the global community honours the strength and courage of millions of refugees, while showing empathy and understanding for their plight. In Canada, we have a proud histor…

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General News

Jun 16, 2023

Statement from Minister Fraser concerning the Supreme Court’s decision on the Safe Third Country Agreement

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Canadian Council for Refugees v. Canada (Citi…

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Study Permits

Jun 14, 2023

Statement from Minister Fraser concerning reports of international student fraud

Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC), issued the following statement: "There have been recent reports of international students and graduates fac…

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