IRCC

Independent Retail Cannabis Collective (IRCC) Welcomes Mandesh Dosanjh as NEW Executive Board Chair

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Toronto, Ontario, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Independent Retail Cannabis Collective (IRCC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Mandesh Dosanjh as its new Executive Board Chair, effective December 4, 2023.

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  • Toronto, Ontario, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Independent Retail Cannabis Collective (IRCC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Mandesh Dosanjh as its new Executive Board Chair, effective December 4, 2023.
  • A Proven Leader in Cannabis Expertise:
    Mandesh Dosanjh, a prominent executive in the cannabis industry, brings a wealth of experience from both Canadian retail operations and cannabis having most recently been the President and CEO of Pure Sunfarms.
  • Mandesh expresses his excitement, stating, "As the incoming Executive Board Chair at IRCC, I'm thrilled to collaborate with CEO Shakir, the IRCC board and team as well as the entire IRCC membership base.
  • Mison expresses his keen endorsement, “Mandesh's appointment as the Executive Board Chair at IRCC is a boon for our independent members in their struggle for survival.

Balram's Immigration Consultancy: Bridging Labor Gaps in the Canadian Hospitality Industry

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Headed by the experienced Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) Balram Kishan, the consultancy stands as a beacon of support, offering comprehensive services designed to bridge critical labor gaps and contribute to the sustained growth of the Canadian economy.

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  • Headed by the experienced Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) Balram Kishan, the consultancy stands as a beacon of support, offering comprehensive services designed to bridge critical labor gaps and contribute to the sustained growth of the Canadian economy.
  • Balram's Immigration Consultancy has positioned itself as a strategic partner for businesses in these sectors, providing tailored immigration and recruitment services that align with the unique demands of the hospitality industry.
  • By unveiling talent and expertise from around the world, Balram's Immigration Consultancy plays a vital role in elevating the capabilities of Canadian businesses.
  • Proactive Approach: A Pillar of Balram's Immigration Consultancy:
    Balram's Immigration Consultancy distinguishes itself through its proactive approach to addressing labor shortages.

Immigration measures to help people affected by the Israel-Hamas conflict

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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As part of these continuing efforts, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced temporary immigration measures to support family members of Canadians and permanent residents from the region, as well as Israelis and Palestinians already in Canada.

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  • As part of these continuing efforts, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced temporary immigration measures to support family members of Canadians and permanent residents from the region, as well as Israelis and Palestinians already in Canada.
  • We understand many Canadians are concerned about the safety of their loved ones in Gaza.
  • That is why we are introducing special measures to support temporary residence for extended family members in Gaza who are related to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
  • More details about these special measures for extended family members of Canadians, including how to apply, will be made available soon.

Canada opens global immigration processing centre in Romania

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the launch of a new global operations centre in Romania.

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  • Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the launch of a new global operations centre in Romania.
  • The new centre is located within the Embassy of Canada in Bucharest and will be supported by 20 new employees, including both Canada-based and locally-engaged staff.
  • This is IRCC's second global operations centre outside Canada—the first one opened this past March in the Philippines.
  • Improving immigration processing capacity and client service is key to success in the global search for talent.

Canada increases support for asylum claimants

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Friday, November 24, 2023
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Responding to the needs of asylum claimants requires collaboration and engagement from all levels of government, and the Government of Canada remains committed to working together on solutions.

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  • Responding to the needs of asylum claimants requires collaboration and engagement from all levels of government, and the Government of Canada remains committed to working together on solutions.
  • I want to extend my gratitude to Minister Miller and the Government of Canada for supporting a new reception centre for asylum claimants.
  • This reception centre is vital for asylum claimants and will help ease the capacity burdens of Peel's emergency shelters."
  • The federal government currently has nearly 3,800 temporary rooms across Canada that are providing housing for over 7,000 asylum claimants.

Primacorp Ventures Inc. Donates $50,000 to Revitalize Important Refugee and Immigration Conference

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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This fund has been used to organize the Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) Conference in Peterborough, Ontario, on October 16 – 18, in collaboration with Refugee, Immigration and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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  • This fund has been used to organize the Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) Conference in Peterborough, Ontario, on October 16 – 18, in collaboration with Refugee, Immigration and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
  • Primacorp Ventures has greatly supported refugees and immigrants through its various scholarship programs with CDI College and other colleges.
  • The conference facilitated numerous side meetings between Primacorp Ventures and the executive directors and senior officials of non-profit organizations and the federal government agency.
  • Primacorp Ventures also donated $30,000 to the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) to organize the Resettlement Assistance Program Conference in Calgary in December 2022.

Stabilizing Canada's immigration targets to support sustainable growth

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today tabled the 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan.

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  • The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today tabled the 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan.
  • This plan is tailored to support economic growth while balancing with the pressures in areas like housing, healthcare and infrastructure.
  • "Today's Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026, sets out our targets for immigration over the next three years.
  • By stabilizing the number of newcomers, we recognize that housing, infrastructure planning, and sustainable population growth need to be properly taken into account.

Canada meets commitment to welcome 40,000 vulnerable Afghans

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, shared that Canada has met its commitment to welcome at least 40,000 vulnerable Afghans since August 2021.

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  • Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, shared that Canada has met its commitment to welcome at least 40,000 vulnerable Afghans since August 2021.
  • The Government of Canada remains steadfast in its commitment to help vulnerable Afghans.
  • While welcoming over 40,000 Afghans to Canada is a significant achievement, Canada will continue to bring Afghans to safety.
  • Canadians, resettlement organizations and their front-line staff have gone above and beyond to welcome Afghans, and we are thankful for their ongoing support."

Changes to International Student Program aim to protect students

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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While international students have contributed to life on campuses across the country, they have also experienced some serious challenges navigating Canada's International Student Program.

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  • While international students have contributed to life on campuses across the country, they have also experienced some serious challenges navigating Canada's International Student Program.
  • The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced plans to implement several measures aimed at strengthening Canada's International Student Program and at better protecting genuine students from fraud.
  • We recognize the significant social, cultural and economic benefits that international students bring to Canada, and for those benefits to continue, we must address challenges to the integrity of the International Student Program.
  • We will continue to improve Canada's International Student Program by protecting students and weeding out those who try to take advantage of them.

Pilot program launches to streamline work permit processing for Canadian employers recruiting in the Philippines

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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The pilot will streamline work permit processing for eligible Canadian employers and allow employers to schedule group appointments for medical examinations and biometrics for potential employees, so that skilled workers in the Philippines can come to Canada.

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  • The pilot will streamline work permit processing for eligible Canadian employers and allow employers to schedule group appointments for medical examinations and biometrics for potential employees, so that skilled workers in the Philippines can come to Canada.
  • The pilot is open to Canadian employers recruiting from the Philippines and hiring approximately 50 or more workers, or for critical occupations in sectors such as health care, construction and agri-food.
  • To participate in the program, employers must demonstrate their commitment to fair and ethical recruitment guidelines, as published by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
  • Additionally, IRCC is providing $200,000 to the IOM to support the adoption of fair and ethical recruitment standards in the Philippines.