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Minister Mendicino announces opening of 2 new pathways to permanent residence for Hong Kong residents

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

We are deeply concerned about China's imposition of the National Security Law and, more broadly, the deteriorating human rights situation in Hong Kong.

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  • We are deeply concerned about China's imposition of the National Security Law and, more broadly, the deteriorating human rights situation in Hong Kong.
  • Against this backdrop, in November2020, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced initiatives to help more Hong Kongers come to Canada.
  • Minister Mendicino announced today that the other 2 streams are now open, offering a path to permanent residence for eligible Hong Kong residents in Canada who are workers or recent graduates.
  • The 2 additional pathways to permanent residence under this public policy are available to eligible Hong Kong residents who hold a valid passport issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China or by the United Kingdom to a British National (Overseas) from Hong Kong.

Research Reveals British Public's Support for New Hong Kong BNO Visa Scheme

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Friday, January 29, 2021

LONDON, Jan. 29,2021 /PRNewswire/ -- New research commissioned by immigration specialist InvestUK has revealed the British public's positive perceptions of the new Hong Kong British National Overseas (BNO) Visa scheme, ahead of its opening for applications from 31 January 2021.

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  • LONDON, Jan. 29,2021 /PRNewswire/ -- New research commissioned by immigration specialist InvestUK has revealed the British public's positive perceptions of the new Hong Kong British National Overseas (BNO) Visa scheme, ahead of its opening for applications from 31 January 2021.
  • According to the survey, British people have an overwhelmingly positive impression of the characteristics of Hong Kong people, with respondents most commonly associating them with being hard-working (41%), well-educated (35%) and entrepreneurial (28%).
  • These traits will be particularly relevant for new arrivals from Hong Kong seeking employment opportunities in the UK.
  • Based on these findings, Hong Kong people moving to the UK should be highly valued by potential employers.

Press release - Human rights breaches in Hong Kong, Turkey and Vietnam

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Friday, January 22, 2021

The same goes for all peaceful Hong Kong protesters, activists and members of the political opposition arrested on politically motivated charges.

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  • The same goes for all peaceful Hong Kong protesters, activists and members of the political opposition arrested on politically motivated charges.
  • By rushing to reach this agreement and not taking concrete action against the serious and ongoing human rights violations, the EU risks undermining its credibility as a global human rights actor, they say.
  • Parliament also urges EU countries to consider introducing targeted sanctions against individuals in Hong Kong and China, including Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, under the EU Human Rights Global Sanction Regime.
  • MEPs are appalled by and condemn the intensifying crackdown on dissent and the increasing violations of human rights in Vietnam.

Hong Kong: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the mass arrest of people involved in the July 2020 pro-democracy primary elections

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Friday, January 8, 2021

The authorities in Hong Kong arrested over 50 people on 6 January 2021 on charges pursuant to the National Security Law (NSL).

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  • The authorities in Hong Kong arrested over 50 people on 6 January 2021 on charges pursuant to the National Security Law (NSL).
  • The charges in question relate to the holding in July 2020 of pro-democracy primary elections aimed at identifying candidates for the next Legislative Council elections.
  • These arrests penalise political activity that should be entirely legitimate in any political system that respects basic democratic principles.
  • The EU calls for the immediate release of those arrested.

Cloudflare’s Data Localization Suite Gives Global Companies the Tools They Need to Control Data Wherever They Do Business

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Monday, December 7, 2020

With Data Localization Suite, businesses can use Cloudflares global cloud network to control where their data goes and who has access to itno matter what countries they operate in, their industry, or their specific data protection obligations.

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  • With Data Localization Suite, businesses can use Cloudflares global cloud network to control where their data goes and who has access to itno matter what countries they operate in, their industry, or their specific data protection obligations.
  • With Cloudflares Data Localization Suite, businesses of all sizes have a suite of tools to give them:
    Control over where their data is inspected, no matter where they do business: To quickly adapt to changing local requirements, companies need an easy way to adjust local controls.
  • With Cloudflares Regional Services offering, companies can choose the location of the data centers where their traffic is inspected.
  • To learn more about Data Localization Suite or Cloudflares commitment to customers privacy and compliance needs, please check out the resources below:

Canada announces immigration measures supporting Hong Kong residents and Canadians in Hong Kong

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Thursday, November 12, 2020

This announcement also supports the commitments made by the Government of Canada to maintain the many connections between Canada and Hong Kong in response to the Chinese government's imposition and implementation of the national security law in Hong Kong on June 30, 2020.

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  • This announcement also supports the commitments made by the Government of Canada to maintain the many connections between Canada and Hong Kong in response to the Chinese government's imposition and implementation of the national security law in Hong Kong on June 30, 2020.
  • Canada is also introducing new measures to expedite documents for Canadians and Canadian permanent residents in Hong Kong, to speed up processing of permanent residence applications, including family sponsorship, which will benefit Hong Kong residents, and to encourage Hong Kong youth to study or work in Canada.
  • "The people-to-people ties between Canada and Hong Kong are strong and deep, and these new measures celebrate those long-standing relationships.
  • This community, along with the significant number of Canadians of Hong Kong descent in Canada, plays an important role in building vibrant bilateral relations.

LU study reveals over 80% of Mainland China and Hong Kong university students show no interest in studying abroad after COVID-19 pandemic

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020

In addition, Hong Kong is the second most popular post-COVID study destination, just behind the US and ahead of the UK.

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  • In addition, Hong Kong is the second most popular post-COVID study destination, just behind the US and ahead of the UK.
  • The online survey, which asks university students in Hong Kong and the Mainland to share their overseas study plans and preferred study destinations after COVID-19 pandemic, was conducted between late April and early May 2020.
  • Most of the respondents (84%) showed no interest in studying abroad after the pandemic, while only 16 per cent of respondents would consider pursuing further education overseas.
  • About one-third of respondents prefer to study in Asian countries and regions including Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan.

LU study reveals over 80% of Mainland China and Hong Kong university students show no interest in studying abroad after COVID-19 pandemic

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020

In addition, Hong Kong is the second most popular post-COVID study destination, just behind the US and ahead of the UK.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, Hong Kong is the second most popular post-COVID study destination, just behind the US and ahead of the UK.
  • The online survey, which asks university students in Hong Kong and the Mainland to share their overseas study plans and preferred study destinations after COVID-19 pandemic, was conducted between late April and early May 2020.
  • Most of the respondents (84%) showed no interest in studying abroad after the pandemic, while only 16 per cent of respondents would consider pursuing further education overseas.
  • About one-third of respondents prefer to study in Asian countries and regions including Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan.

Mimecast Opens Data Centers to Better Support Canadian Customers

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Thursday, October 29, 2020

LEXINGTON, Mass., Oct. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mimecast Limited (NASDAQ: MIME), a leading email security and cyber resilience company, today announced its commitment to support Canadian and global customers with the opening of its new data centers.

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  • LEXINGTON, Mass., Oct. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mimecast Limited (NASDAQ: MIME), a leading email security and cyber resilience company, today announced its commitment to support Canadian and global customers with the opening of its new data centers.
  • Data privacy, data control and data residency are undoubtedly intertwined and the option for localized solutions is not only preferred, but sometimes regulated.
  • The Mimecast Canadian data centers will enable Canadian data residency and sovereignty for customers and will deliver this under the strict certifications of ISO27001/17, CSTAR and SOC 2.
  • Adding Canadian data centers to our global network are important investments for Mimecast so we can better serve the Canadian market and provide stronger cyber resilience to customers.

Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation Offi

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Thursday, October 1, 2020

Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Hong Kong and Macao ?

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  • Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Hong Kong and Macao ?
  • A traineeship of up to 6 months within the Political, Press and Information and Trade Section of the EU Delegation to Hong Kong and Macao, starting in November2020, subject to respect to the local legislation as well as the national legislation of the candidate(s) if non-resident.
  • The Section also provides support to visitors from EU institutions as well as providing briefing dossiers, speeches, statements, press releases and articles, as requested.
  • All costs related to travel inside the country of residence, visa, insurance, accommodation must be borne by the trainee.