Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Canada announces support for Turkish and Syrian temporary residents

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Saturday, March 18, 2023
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Now, we are also taking steps to make it easier for Turkish and Syrian nationals already in Canada to extend their stay.

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  • Now, we are also taking steps to make it easier for Turkish and Syrian nationals already in Canada to extend their stay.
  • Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced new immigration measures to support Turkish and Syrian temporary residents in Canada who may be unable to return home at this time due to the destruction caused by the earthquakes in the region.
  • An open work permit pathway will be made available for Turkish and Syrian nationals already in Canada.
  • These measures will make it easier for Turkish and Syrian nationals who wish to extend their temporary status in Canada and to move between temporary streams.

Supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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The Government of Canada will stand with the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes.

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  • The Government of Canada will stand with the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes.
  • Today, the Prime Minister announced new measures to continue supporting the people of Ukraine, including with new military equipment and additional sanctions.
  • Instead, the brave people of Ukraine, in their heroic resistance, are ensuring that Ukraine will survive, and democracy will prevail.
  • Canada stands with Ukraine, and we will continue to do so for as long as it takes."

Canada welcomes historic number of newcomers in 2022

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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Recognizing their value, the Government of Canada planned to welcome 431,645 new permanent residents in 2022.

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  • Recognizing their value, the Government of Canada planned to welcome 431,645 new permanent residents in 2022.
  • Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced Canada has reached that target, surpassing our previous record from 2021.
  • Prior to setting a new record for admissions in 2021 , the last time Canada welcomed such a large numbers of newcomers was in 1913.
  • – The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
    The number of permanent residents Canada welcomes each year is based on the annual Immigration Levels Plan that is tabled in Parliament.

Canada expands pilot to help more skilled refugees build their careers in Canada, giving employers access to a new pool of talent

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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Through this groundbreaking program, our government is highlighting skilled refugees' professional achievements by allowing them to continue their career in Canada, while giving employers access to a pool of global talent.

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  • Through this groundbreaking program, our government is highlighting skilled refugees' professional achievements by allowing them to continue their career in Canada, while giving employers access to a pool of global talent.
  • In partnership with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Jumpstart is supporting employers across Canada in hiring and relocating people from displaced populations.
  • Lessons learned will help IRCC and its partner organizations further expand the EMPP to welcome even greater numbers of skilled refugees.
  • As of October 2022, Canada has already welcomed over 100 skilled refugees and their family members under the EMPP.

Shaping the future of immigration through Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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As a major source of newcomers to Canada and the fastest growing economic region in the world, the Indo-Pacific will continue to play a vital role in Canada's immigration strategy.

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  • As a major source of newcomers to Canada and the fastest growing economic region in the world, the Indo-Pacific will continue to play a vital role in Canada's immigration strategy.
  • As part of the Indo-Pacific Strategy, the Honourable SeanFraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced how investments in our immigration system will allow Canada to grow and prosper.
  • "The Indo-Pacific region is vital for Canada's immigration and will continue to be in the future.
  • "The future of the Indo-Pacific region is our future, and Canada has a role in shaping it.

Solving labour shortages in key sectors like health care, construction, and transportation: Workers from 16 new occupations now eligible for permanent residence

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Using the new NOC categories will allow Canada to bring in global talent in high-demand sectors like health care, construction, and transportation.

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  • Using the new NOC categories will allow Canada to bring in global talent in high-demand sectors like health care, construction, and transportation.
  • Through this update, 16 occupations that were not previously eligible can now benefit from expanded pathways to permanent residency.
  • "We are using all of the tools at our disposal to tackle labour shortages, particularly in key sectors like health care, construction, and transportation.
  • Foreign nationals with work experience in the following 16 occupations are now eligible to apply through Express Entry:

An Immigration Plan to Grow the Economy

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Today theHonourable SeanFraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, released Canada's 20232025 Immigration Levels Plan.

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  • Today theHonourable SeanFraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, released Canada's 20232025 Immigration Levels Plan.
  • The plan also brings an increased focus on attracting newcomers to different regions of the country, including small towns and rural communities.
  • Under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Minister must table the levels plan in Parliament each year.
  • Canadians across the country can see how newcomers are benefiting local communities through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's Immigration Matters campaign.

As CA Announces Online PR Applications, Ivan Steele Law Launches Education Drive

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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In response to the latest announcement by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Toronto lawyer Ivan Steele launches an awareness drive.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 12, 2022) - Ivan Steele Law, which specializes in immigration law, has announced a new education drive covering the latest updates to Canada's permanent residence application process.
  • As CA Announces Online PR Applications, Ivan Steele Law Launches Education Drive
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    In September 2022, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it will be transitioning to online applications for permanent residence.
  • In a bid to raise awareness about the latest changes and assist candidates in navigating the new process, Ivan Steele Law is dispensing essential information in this new education campaign.
  • With the latest announcement, Ivan Steele Law aims to make the transition to online applications easier for immigrants.

International students to help address Canada's labour shortage

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Friday, October 7, 2022
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The Government of Canada is continuing to take concrete actions to address current labour needs.

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  • The Government of Canada is continuing to take concrete actions to address current labour needs.
  • With more than 500,000 international students already in Canada available to potentially work additional hours, this temporary change reflects the important role international students can play in addressing our labour shortage, while continuing to pursue their studies.
  • By allowing international students to work more while they study, we can help ease pressing needs in many sectors across the country, while providing more opportunities for international students to gain valuable Canadian work experience and continue contributing to our short-term recovery and long-term prosperity."
  • In the past, nearly half of the post-secondary international students in Canada reported earning income during their studies.

Canada marks 20,000 Afghan arrivals with help from partners at home and abroad

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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The Honourable SeanFraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced that Canada welcomed its 20,000th Afghan refugee since August 2021.

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  • The Honourable SeanFraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced that Canada welcomed its 20,000th Afghan refugee since August 2021.
  • Approximately 337 government-assisted refugees were on board, and will settle in communities across Canada, including Abbotsford (BC), Calgary (AB), and Windsor (ON).
  • The situation in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries remains very challenging, and we truly appreciate all that our partners at home and abroad have done to bring Afghan refugees to safety in Canada."
  • Today's arrivals were referred to Canada by the US as part of our humanitarian program , and arrive as government-assisted refugees.