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That is why today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced new pilots for rural and Francophone minority communities, as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues work toward creating a permanent rural immigration program.
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- That is why today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced new pilots for rural and Francophone minority communities, as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues work toward creating a permanent rural immigration program.
- These are the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot.
- Modelled on the success of the RNIP and as part of our Francophone Immigration Policy, we are also launching the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot in the fall of 2024.
- Working hard with our government, we implemented the highly successful RNIP program, and now by launching the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot, we will further support a pathway towards RNIP becoming a permanent program.
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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Drug To support travel and people-to-people connections between Canada and Mexico, while also preserving the integrity of our immigration system, the Government of Canada is adjusting its travel requirements for Mexican citizens.
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- To support travel and people-to-people connections between Canada and Mexico, while also preserving the integrity of our immigration system, the Government of Canada is adjusting its travel requirements for Mexican citizens.
- With the high number of Mexican citizens currently holding US visas, the majority will continue to enjoy visa-free travel to Canada.
- This responds to an increase in asylum claims made by Mexican citizens that are refused, withdrawn or abandoned.
- The eTA is a digital travel document that most visa-exempt travellers need in order to travel to or transit through Canada by air.
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Monday, February 19, 2024
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced today the opening of a new Canada visa application centre (VAC) in Lisbon, Portugal, on February 26, 2024.
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- The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced today the opening of a new Canada visa application centre (VAC) in Lisbon, Portugal, on February 26, 2024.
- Their primary role is to accept documents required in the visa application process, securely transmit them to IRCC offices and provide biometric collection services.
- "The opening of the first-ever Canada visa application centre in Portugal is another example of our commitment to improving visa processing efficiency and client service.
- Non-Portuguese citizens living in Portugal who need a visa to come to Canada can also access services at the Lisbon VAC.
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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Drug Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the new release of the Rodal Report, which was originally prepared in support of the Commission of Inquiry on War Criminals in Canada (the Deschênes Commission), established in 1985.
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- Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the new release of the Rodal Report, which was originally prepared in support of the Commission of Inquiry on War Criminals in Canada (the Deschênes Commission), established in 1985.
- This newly released version, following a request made under the Access to Information Act, reveals information that was previously withheld.
- This new version of the report is now available on the Library and Archives Canada (LAC) website.
- This release is one part of the Government of Canada's ongoing commitment to transparency, and to reviewing what additional historical records related to the investigation of war crimes can be released.
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Nursing Rapid increases in the number of international students arriving in Canada also puts pressure on housing, health care and other services.
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- Rapid increases in the number of international students arriving in Canada also puts pressure on housing, health care and other services.
- As we work to better protect international students from bad actors and support sustainable population growth in Canada, the government is moving forward with measures to stabilize the number of international students in Canada.
- For 2024, the cap is expected to result in approximately 360,000 approved study permits, a decrease of 35% from 2023.
- In 2024, we intend to implement targeted pilots aimed at helping underrepresented cohorts of international students pursue their studies in Canada.
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Health insurance Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the opening of the new temporary resident pathway for extended family members in Gaza of Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
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- Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the opening of the new temporary resident pathway for extended family members in Gaza of Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
- This measure provides a temporary safe haven for Palestinians directly affected by the crisis in Gaza who have Canadian citizen or permanent resident family members in Canada willing to support them.
- Canada continues to work with partners in the region to facilitate the exit of Canadian citizens, permanent residents and eligible family members including extended family members eligible under the new pathway.
- As of December 21, 2023, the Government of Canada made fee-exempt study permits and open work permits available for immediate family members of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
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Thursday, December 28, 2023
Their family connection in Canada will also need to agree to support them and help them build their new life in Canada.
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- Their family connection in Canada will also need to agree to support them and help them build their new life in Canada.
- Canada is working closely with the international community and regional partners to support a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
- "The ongoing conflict in Sudan, as well as the humanitarian situation on the ground, remains deeply concerning.
- In 2023, Canada has allocated over $165 million in humanitarian assistance funding to experienced partners in Sudan and neighbouring countries impacted by the crisis.
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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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.
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Friday, December 15, 2023
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Citizenship This week, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, led Canada's delegation to the Global Refugee Forum in Geneva.
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- This week, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, led Canada's delegation to the Global Refugee Forum in Geneva.
- Building on previous commitments, he presented and endorsed a number of pledges that advance solutions to the global refugee crisis.
- I am honoured to have served as a refugee advisor to the Canadian delegation at the 2023 Global Refugee Forum.
- I hope that commitments made at the 2023 Global Refugee Forum lead to more equitable, expedited responses for refugees."
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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Citizenship IEC is a reciprocal program that allows Canadian and international youth aged 18–35 to work and travel in each other's countries.
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- IEC is a reciprocal program that allows Canadian and international youth aged 18–35 to work and travel in each other's countries.
- While we look forward to welcoming international youth from even more countries in 2024, Canadian youth will also have more options than ever to gain international experience and perspectives by visiting our partner countries.
- With the opening of the 2024 season, participants will once again be able to take part in the Canadian experience through work and travel.
- "Canada benefits when young people around the world participate in International Experience Canada.
