Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

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

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星期二, 十月 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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星期三, 十一月 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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星期一, 十月 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."

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

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星期四, 十月 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.

The Future of Travel Has Arrived: Entrust Emerges as Global Leader in Seamless Travel and Digital Travel Credentials

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星期四, 九月 28, 2023
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Entrust , a global leader in trusted identities, payments, and data, today announced its pioneering role in the evolution of digital travel experiences.

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  • Entrust , a global leader in trusted identities, payments, and data, today announced its pioneering role in the evolution of digital travel experiences.
  • Leveraging its innovative Identity Verification platform, Entrust has derived Digital Travel Credentials (DTC), which are a digital representation of a traveler’s identity.
  • "We are honored to be advancing the realization of this digital transformation in travel and borders,” said Gordon Wilson, Vice President and Global Lead of Seamless Travel at Entrust.
  • Visit our website to discover how the Entrust Identity Verification Solution and the Digital Travel Credential can transform your passenger journey: Entrust Seamless Travel Solutions .

Government of Canada takes action to improve employer compliance and better protect temporary foreign workers

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星期三, 九月 27, 2023
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Ensuring the health and safety of these workers while they are in Canada is essential, and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has been taking action to ensure broad compliance with the rules.

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  • Ensuring the health and safety of these workers while they are in Canada is essential, and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has been taking action to ensure broad compliance with the rules.
  • Employers who are found to be non-compliant with TFWP conditions are listed on a public-facing website managed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
  • The Government of Canada takes its responsibilities to protect temporary foreign workers very seriously and continues to take steps to improve employer compliance with the TFWP.
  • The TFWP allows employers in Canada to hire a foreign worker when no Canadians or permanent residents are available.

Reunite Families and Cut Costs with Goose Insurance App

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星期二, 九月 26, 2023
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Goose Insurance Services Inc. , an insurance Super-App offering a simple way to instantly buy insurance, is now offering Visitors to Canada and Super Visa Insurance in response to the historic growth of immigrants and long-term visitors to Canada.

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  • Goose Insurance Services Inc. , an insurance Super-App offering a simple way to instantly buy insurance, is now offering Visitors to Canada and Super Visa Insurance in response to the historic growth of immigrants and long-term visitors to Canada.
  • Now, with the Goose Visitors to Canada and Super Visa Insurance, those applying have a new option at their fingertips in the Goose Insurance app.
  • Goose Visitors to Canada and Super Visa Insurance is one of the most affordable plans in the market and it meets the requirements for super visa applicants.
  • Available on the App Store or Google Play , the Goose app makes enrolling in the Visitors to Canada and Super Visa Insurance simple.

Canada announces first-ever category-based selection invitations for newcomers with work experience in transport

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星期一, 九月 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.

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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.
  • 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.

As Canadian immigration rises, UIS Canada simplifies the journey to Canadian Residency

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星期二, 九月 5, 2023
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UIS Canada, a market player in the Canadian immigration consultancy industry, expanded its comprehensive suite of immigration services, designed to empower international candidates with turn-key yet personalized support for their relocation journey to Canada.

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  • UIS Canada, a market player in the Canadian immigration consultancy industry, expanded its comprehensive suite of immigration services, designed to empower international candidates with turn-key yet personalized support for their relocation journey to Canada.
  • Against a backdrop of increasing international migration, emigrating to Canada is now much easier with UIS Canada's comprehensive suite of immigration services.
  • As a pioneer in the Canadian immigration consultancy landscape, UIS Canada is primed to support global candidates in achieving their Canadian dreams.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230905526563/en/
    As a pioneer in the Canadian immigration consultancy landscape, UIS Canada is primed to support global candidates in achieving their Canadian dreams.

Canadians can now view their Social Insurance Number online

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星期四, 八月 17, 2023
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As part of these modernization efforts, Service Canada has improved the online My Service Canada Account (MSCA) to allow anyone with an account to view their Social Insurance Number (SIN) securely online.

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  • As part of these modernization efforts, Service Canada has improved the online My Service Canada Account (MSCA) to allow anyone with an account to view their Social Insurance Number (SIN) securely online.
  • Applying for and viewing your Social Insurance Number online removes the need to go in-person to a Service Canada Centre and gives clients the flexibility of applying online at their convenience.
  • Service Canada will process the Social Insurance Number within five business days if the online application is complete with all required documents.
  • Once the application is processed, the Social Insurance Number will show up on the client's MSCA.