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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.

Enhancements to the super visa program for parents and grandparents will help reunite families more easily and for longer

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced enhancements to Canada's super visa program.

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  • Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced enhancements to Canada's super visa program.
  • These enhancements will make it easier for Canadians to reunite with their parents and grandparents in Canada and will allow super visa holders to stay for a longer period of time.
  • This means super visa holders will now be able to stay in Canada for up to 7 consecutive years.
  • Since 2011, Canadian citizens and permanent residents have been able to reunite with their parents and grandparents in Canada for extended periods of time through Canada's super visa program.

Financial assistance now available for Ukrainians in Canada

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, announced that Ukrainians arriving in Canada can now apply to receive transitional financial assistance.

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  • Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, announced that Ukrainians arriving in Canada can now apply to receive transitional financial assistance.
  • This support is another example of how Canada is helping Ukrainians fleeing Russia's illegalinvasion find a welcoming safe haven in our country.
  • This one-time financial assistance will be crucial in addressing the immediate challenges faced by Ukrainians who have left so much behind to find a safe haven in Canada."
  • "It is crucially important that Ukrainians fleeing the war in Ukraine are supported as they arrive in Canada.

Canada welcomes second charter flight for Ukrainians in Montréal

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Sunday, May 29, 2022
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Today, a federal charter flight carrying 306 Ukrainians and their family members arrived in Montral.

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  • Today, a federal charter flight carrying 306 Ukrainians and their family members arrived in Montral.
  • This flight is the second of three federal charters organized to bring people to Canada as a temporary safe haven.
  • The first federal flight brought 328 Ukrainians to Winnipeg, Manitoba, on May 23, 2022, and a third charter is scheduled to arrive in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on June2, 2022.
  • Photos from today's charter flight , as well as photos of Ukrainians arriving last week in Winnipeg , are available in Dropbox.

Canada welcomes first federal charter flight for Ukrainians in Winnipeg

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Monday, May 23, 2022
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The Government of Canada continues to work closely with provinces and territories, settlement organizations and NGOs across the country to support Ukrainians and their family members before, during and after their arrival in Canada.

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  • The Government of Canada continues to work closely with provinces and territories, settlement organizations and NGOs across the country to support Ukrainians and their family members before, during and after their arrival in Canada.
  • This afternoon, the first federal charter flight carrying 328 Ukrainians arrived in Winnipeg, welcomed by the HonourableChrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister, Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson and Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport volunteers.
  • "Winnipeg has a proud history of welcoming Ukrainians and we know that these 328 newcomers will be embraced by their new communities.
  • Ukrainians arriving under CUAET are eligible for settlement support services to help them adjust to their new life in Canada.

Government to ban sanctioned Russians from entering Canada

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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Be it military, political or economic support, Canada will continue to be there for Ukraine in its time of need and hold Russia accountable.

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  • Be it military, political or economic support, Canada will continue to be there for Ukraine in its time of need and hold Russia accountable.
  • The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, today announced that the Government will strengthen these measures by banning sanctioned Russians from entering Canada.
  • Once in force, these amendments to IRPA will apply to all foreign nationals subject to sanctions by Canada, and any accompanying family members.
  • Canada has sanctioned roughly 1,000 individuals from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, including Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, Sergei Kuzhugetovich Shoigu, Sergei Viktorovich Lavrov, and Konstantin Anatolyevich Chuychenko.

Minister Fraser concludes a successful visit to Europe

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Friday, May 6, 2022
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WARSAW, Poland, May 6, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC), today concluded a successful visit to Europe, which included stops in Belgium, France and Poland.

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  • WARSAW, Poland, May 6, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC), today concluded a successful visit to Europe, which included stops in Belgium, France and Poland.
  • Minister Fraser also met the European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson.
  • Accompanied by the Belgian State Secretary for Asylum and Migration, Sammy Mahdi, Minister Fraser also visited a Belgian refugee registration centre designed to welcome and support Ukrainians.
  • While in Europe, Minister Fraser delivered a keynote address at an event hosted in Warsaw by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on the Ukrainian crisis.

Canada expands overseas services for Ukrainians

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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WARSAW, Poland, May 4, 2022 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is steadfast in its commitment to help Ukrainians and their family members.

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  • WARSAW, Poland, May 4, 2022 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is steadfast in its commitment to help Ukrainians and their family members.
  • We recognize that many Ukrainians may have questions after they submit their applications and their biometric information, and Canada is expanding services on the ground in Europe to better support those who wish to seek temporary safe haven in Canada.
  • "With today's launch of the Canada Information Centre, we are providing additional services and resources to Ukrainians and their families applying to come to Canada, and helping them access the information they need.
  • Canada is providing settlement services to Ukrainian nationals coming to Canada through the CUAET.

New partnership to help Ukrainians come to Canada

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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This new partnership with Miles4Migrants, The Shapiro Foundation and Air Canada is a testament to the Team Canada approach in supporting the world's most vulnerable, and will help bring thousands of Ukrainians quickly and safely to Canada.

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  • This new partnership with Miles4Migrants, The Shapiro Foundation and Air Canada is a testament to the Team Canada approach in supporting the world's most vulnerable, and will help bring thousands of Ukrainians quickly and safely to Canada.
  • We are grateful for their generous offers to help, and we'll continue to do everything we can to support Ukrainians before and after they arrive in Canada."
  • We are deeply honoured to join the Government of Canada, The Shapiro Foundation and Air Canada to help fly Ukrainians to safety in Canada.
  • IRCC recently announced that Canada is providing settlement services to Ukrainian nationals coming to Canada through the CUAET.

CDI College Opens Scholarship Program for Refugees

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CDI College has launched a specialized 25% tuition scholarship program to help refugees obtain career vocational training, enter the Canadian workforce, and become financially independent.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CDI College has launched a specialized 25% tuition scholarship program to help refugees obtain career vocational training, enter the Canadian workforce, and become financially independent.
  • While the program was originally founded to support Afghan refugees fleeing the country from Taliban rule, CDI College has since opened the program to include all refugees, including those leaving the war in Ukraine.
  • CDI College shares the Canadian governments commitment to break down financial barriers faced by refugees through scholarships, bursaries, and other initiatives.
  • At CDI College our mission is to change lives through education, and we know that by offering a scholarship program, we can do so for refugees new to Canada as well, said Andre Souza, Chief Operating Officer for CDI College.