Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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 announces first-ever category-based selection invitations for newcomers with work experience in transport

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that the first round of invitations for transport occupations through category-based selection in Express Entry will occur this week.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that the first round of invitations for transport occupations through category-based selection in Express Entry will occur this week.
  • By prioritizing the invitation of skilled newcomers with work experience in transport occupations, Canada aims to meet the increasing demand for talent and fill key positions that contribute to the nation's economic growth and advancement.
  • Through category-based selection, Canada reaffirms its commitment to attract top global talent and help meet the need for transport workers to support the economy.
  • Category-based selection helps us invite newcomers with experience in transport occupations to fill significant labour gaps and ensure the future success of the Canadian transport sector.

Canada announces the first-ever Express Entry invitations for newcomers with experience in the trades

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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By prioritizing the invitation of skilled newcomers with experience in the trades, Canada aims to meet the increasing demand for talent and fill key positions that contribute to the nation's economic growth and advancement.

Key Points: 
  • By prioritizing the invitation of skilled newcomers with experience in the trades, Canada aims to meet the increasing demand for talent and fill key positions that contribute to the nation's economic growth and advancement.
  • On May 31, the Honourable Sean Fraser, the previous Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced changes to Express Entry through category-based selection .
  • Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, the new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the first trades round for category-based selection will open this week.
  • This round of category-based selection recognizes these skilled trades workers as essential, and I look forward to welcoming more of these talented individuals to Canada."

Canada announces First-Ever Express Entry invitations for French-speaking newcomers

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Friday, July 7, 2023
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It's our shared responsibility to create a Canada where everyone can flourish in the official language of their choice.

Key Points: 
  • It's our shared responsibility to create a Canada where everyone can flourish in the official language of their choice.
  • By prioritizing the invitation of French-speaking newcomers, Canada aims to support economic growth through Francophone immigration outside Quebec while recognizing this enriches and strengthens these communities.
  • On May 31, Minister Fraser announced new changes to Express Entry through category-based selection.
  • This focus on French-speaking newcomers will help promote the French language and address labour shortages in communities outside of Quebec.

Canada announces First-Ever Express Entry invitations for skilled newcomers with STEM experience

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Last month, Minister Fraser announced new changes to Express Entry through category-based selection.

Key Points: 
  • Last month, Minister Fraser announced new changes to Express Entry through category-based selection.
  • By inviting more skilled workers in these professions, category-based selection supports Canada's commitment to welcome in-demand professionals into communities across the country.
  • I'm excited to announce this STEM category-based selection round with my colleague, Minster Champagne, which will increase access to permanent residence for skilled workers with STEM experience.
  • On May 31, 2023, Minister Fraser announced the first-ever launch of category-based selection , a new process to welcome skilled newcomers with work experience in priority jobs as permanent residents.

CBSA investigation leads to criminal charges for immigration offences including fraudulent letters for Canadian post-secondary institutions to Indian students

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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The CBSA announced today that charges have been laid against Brijesh Mishra, a citizen of India, for immigration-related offences.

Key Points: 
  • The CBSA announced today that charges have been laid against Brijesh Mishra, a citizen of India, for immigration-related offences.
  • On June 23, 2023, the CBSA Criminal Investigations Section laid charges under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) based on the evidence collected during the criminal investigation.
  • Foreign national students seeking to study in Canada require letters of acceptance from recognized post-secondary institutions to qualify for a student permit.
  • Members of the public are encouraged to report suspicious immigration activities to the CBSA by calling 1-888-502-9060.

CBSA takes part in national operation to combat 3D printed guns

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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The CBSA is proud to have worked with its law enforcement partners across the country and contributed to a Sûreté du Québec investigation into the importation and distribution of parts used to manufacture 3D printed firearms, otherwise known as ghost guns.

Key Points: 
  • The CBSA is proud to have worked with its law enforcement partners across the country and contributed to a Sûreté du Québec investigation into the importation and distribution of parts used to manufacture 3D printed firearms, otherwise known as ghost guns.
  • In April 2021, intelligence officers from the Canada Border Services Agency noticed and followed up on the importation of a set of weapon rails specifically made for 3D printed weapons.
  • The import was from a known United States exporter who had been identified in other interceptions and investigations made by the Agency.
  • If you have information about suspicious cross-border activity, please contact the CBSA Border Watch toll-free line at 1-888-502-9060.

Canada launches new process to welcome skilled newcomers with work experience in priority jobs as permanent residents

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Category-based selection will allow Canada to issue invitations to apply to prospective permanent residents with specific skills, training or language ability.

Key Points: 
  • Category-based selection will allow Canada to issue invitations to apply to prospective permanent residents with specific skills, training or language ability.
  • Further details on the timing of invitations for individual categories and how to apply will be announced in the coming weeks.
  • work experience in the following fields:
    By allowing us to invite more skilled workers in these professions, category-based selection supports Canada's commitment to welcoming in-demand professionals into communities across the country.
  • These priorities maintain the focus on bringing in skilled workers with the potential to integrate and contribute to Canada's future.

STAY OF PROCEEDINGS IN A PRIVATE PROSECUTION OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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MONTREAL, March 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Due to a lack of sufficient evidence, the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) has today stayed the proceedings initiated on January 5, 2023, in response to a private information laid against the Prime Minister of Canada.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, March 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Due to a lack of sufficient evidence, the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) has today stayed the proceedings initiated on January 5, 2023, in response to a private information laid against the Prime Minister of Canada.
  • According to the PPSC Deskbook Guideline on Private Prosecutions , private prosecutions should be taken over by the PPSC and stayed if, after examination, there is insufficient evidence or if it is not in the public interest to proceed.
  • In other words, the available evidence does not meet the threshold required in the PPSC Deskbook Guideline on the Decision to Prosecute .
  • The PPSC is also responsible for providing prosecution-related advice to law enforcement agencies across Canada.

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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."