Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

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.

The Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 26, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 26, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
    Diane Gray, currently Founding President and CEO of CentrePort Canada Inc., becomes President of Prairies Economic Development Canada, effective October 31, 2022.
  • Arun Thangaraj, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Transport, will join the Deputy Minister team at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada as Associate Deputy Minister, effective September 6, 2022.

Mapping Immigration: Environics Analytics Launches NewToCanada

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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TORONTO, Aug. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Environics Analytics (EA) today announced the launch of NewToCanada, a powerful quarterly demographic database designed to capture Canadian immigration trends by immigration type, country of origin and region of origin.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Environics Analytics (EA) today announced the launch of NewToCanada, a powerful quarterly demographic database designed to capture Canadian immigration trends by immigration type, country of origin and region of origin.
  • Developed using data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and combined with EAs DemoStats database and advanced modelling techniques, NewToCanada helps estimate newcomers at a small-area level.
  • For more information on NewToCanada, please visit: https://environicsanalytics.com/en-ca/data/demographic/newtocanada
    Environics Analytics (EA) is the premier marketing and analytical services company in Canada, helping thousands of customers across every industry sector turn data and analytics into strategy, insights, and results.
  • Environics Analytics is a Bell Canada company.

As CA Citizenship Law Changes, Ivan Steele Law Launches Public Awareness Drive

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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Ivan Steele Law has announced the new public awareness campaign as Canada's latest citizenship policy has led to an unprecedented increase in the number of new citizens - and a growing interest among non-Canadians applying for citizenship.

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  • Ivan Steele Law has announced the new public awareness campaign as Canada's latest citizenship policy has led to an unprecedented increase in the number of new citizens - and a growing interest among non-Canadians applying for citizenship.
  • For all applications, Ivan Steele Law recommends a strategic approach which involves detailed documentation of the relationship and professional legal assistance.
  • Ivan Steele Law can also advise on the eligibility requirements for children of spouses and common-law parents.
  • With a 15-year record of developing effective solutions to complex immigration problems, Ivan Steele Law has assisted numerous Canadians or Canadian permanent residents in bringing their spouses or partners to Canada.

Statement from Minister Gould on the status of passport services

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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"The majority of Canadians with immediate travel needs have continued to receive their passport in time to travel.

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  • "The majority of Canadians with immediate travel needs have continued to receive their passport in time to travel.
  • Service Canada plans to expand this strategy to additional passport offices in the coming weeks.
  • Federal public servants are currently working over 6000 hours of overtime per week to deliver passport services.
  • The Task Force on Services to Canadians was announced on June 25, 2022 , to improve government services.

Statement from Minister Gould on improving passport processing times

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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"Service Canada has added staff, streamlined procedures and increased processing capacity to help deal with this unprecedented situation.

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  • "Service Canada has added staff, streamlined procedures and increased processing capacity to help deal with this unprecedented situation.
  • "Staff from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are now assisting with direct passport processing.
  • Coupled with additional streamlining of passport processing and printing, Service Canada is optimistic that these steps will lead to further improvements.
  • This builds on the recently launched publication of estimated wait times for specialized passport sites on Canada.ca.

Amazon Canada launches innovative refugee program, offering vital resources to meet critical needs of refugees resettling in Canada

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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Program kicks off with company's Canada Refugee Career Day on June 23, 2022

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  • Program kicks off with company's Canada Refugee Career Day on June 23, 2022
    TORONTO, June 23, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Amazon Canada announced the launch of the Amazon Canada Refugee Support Program.
  • On June 23, 2022, Amazon will host a virtual Canada Refugee Career Day for refugees looking to find employment in the country.
  • Today, we're excited to extend this commitment to refugees in our local communities through the launch of the Amazon Canada Refugee Support Program."
  • To meet the second critical need of refugees settling in Canada, financial support, Amazon is distributing $250,000 in Amazon gift cards to clients of five settlement organizations across Canada.

Kids Help Phone expands mental health services to support Afghan and Ukrainian newcomers

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Monday, June 20, 2022
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But for newcomers to Canada, unique challenges like language barriers can make it difficult to access mental health supports.

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  • But for newcomers to Canada, unique challenges like language barriers can make it difficult to access mental health supports.
  • Kids Help Phone scaled to provideprofessional phone counselling service, via interpreter, in Dari, Pashto, Russian, and Ukrainian the first mental health organization to do so in Canada.
  • By launching in-language counselling services for Afghan and Ukrainian newcomers, Kids Help Phone hopes to better serve these brave young people escaping conflict.
  • Kids Help Phone isCanada'sonly 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support in English and French to young people.

Afghan newcomers continue to arrive in Canada

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Friday, June 17, 2022
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As we prepare to mark World Refugee Day on June 20, we are sharing stories of the Afghan newcomers who have found safe haven and a new life in Canada.

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  • As we prepare to mark World Refugee Day on June 20, we are sharing stories of the Afghan newcomers who have found safe haven and a new life in Canada.
  • We recognize the bravery and achievements of refugee newcomers, including:
    Abdul Hakim Azizi was as an interpreter for the Canadian Armed Forces who arrived in Canada last August.
  • Since arriving in Canada, this young couple has built a close community of friends, including other Afghan newcomers, helping to create a feeling of home in their new city.
  • Canadians across the country continue to welcome refugee newcomers from Afghanistan, and around the world, into their communities.