December 7, 2023—Ottawa—Canada is a top destination for international students, thanks to our high-quality educational institutions; our welcoming, diverse society; and the opportunities for some to work or immigrate permanently after graduation. While international...
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Changes to Inadmissibility Fees
Ottawa, November 29, 2023 – On December 1, 2023, the following application fees for foreign nationals applying to regain their status or return to Canada after being inadmissible will be adjusted for inflation in accordance with the Service Fees Act (SFA): Changes to...
New humanitarian pathway for Colombian, Haitian and Venezuelan foreign nationals
November 17, 2023—Ottawa—The world is facing an unprecedented migration crisis. With record numbers of people displaced internationally, Canada recognizes the need to take action and is working to support vulnerable individuals by providing them with safe and regular...
The Government of Canada funds research on Francophone immigration
November 8, 2023, Toronto, Ontario – Francophone immigration plays an important role in the development and prosperity of Francophone communities outside Quebec. Canada therefore intends to increase its efforts to welcome more Francophone immigrants in these...
Stabilizing Canada’s immigration targets to support sustainable growth
News release November 1, 2023—Ottawa—Immigration drives Canada’s economy and fuels its future growth. As we continue to face an aging population and critical labour shortages in key sectors like health care, transportation and home building, newcomers are critical to...
Changes to International Student Program aim to protect students
News release October 27, 2023—Brampton, ON—Canada is a top destination of choice for international students, thanks to our high-quality educational institutions; our welcoming, diverse society; and the opportunities to work or immigrate permanently after graduation....
Government of Canada extends Workforce Solutions Road Map and introduces new wage requirements under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
News release October 26, 2023 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada The Government of Canada is supporting Canadian employers and helping them adapt to current economic conditions. Canada is experiencing continued...
Pathway to permanent residence for Ukrainian families open
Ottawa, October 23, 2023—As Russia continues its illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine, Canada remains committed to adapting its response to help those fleeing violence. Since March 2022, the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) has...
Pilot program launches to streamline work permit processing for Canadian employers recruiting in the Philippines
October 19, 2023—Ottawa—The Government of Canada is helping Canadian employers efficiently hire the workers they need to fill jobs and grow our economy. The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced today the launch of CAN...
Critical Construction Worker Pilot
The Critical Construction Worker Pilot – Job Offer Pathway is only for people who have a permanent, full-time job offer from a Nova Scotia employer. Your job offer must be in the list of approved NOCs below. ELIGIBILITY To apply you must: have a full-time permanent...