Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Canada Immigration is Working to Reduce Immigration Application Processing Times

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星期一, 一月 10, 2022
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Canadian immigration consultancy firm CIXA welcomes these changes and offers its immigration assistance services to new applicants.

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  • Canadian immigration consultancy firm CIXA welcomes these changes and offers its immigration assistance services to new applicants.
  • "This shows that Canada continues to be a beacon of progressive immigration policy in a world where others have closed their doors."
  • Other immigration policy goals included in the mandate letters were as follows:
    Application processing times will be reduced.
  • CIXA (a Cantova Immigration Company) is a boutique immigration consultancy that aims to streamline the immigration application process for clients and increase their chances of entry clearance.

2021 Year in Review: The CBSA on the frontline to limit the spread of COVID-19, keep our communities safe and support our economy

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星期五, 十二月 10, 2021
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In comparison, in 2020, there was a total of 965,409 travellers in July, and just over 1million in August.

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  • In comparison, in 2020, there was a total of 965,409 travellers in July, and just over 1million in August.
  • In 2019, there was a total of 10.6 million travellers in July, and 11.3 million in August.
  • From January1 to October 31, a total of 4,833,327 truck drivers entered Canada and BSOs processed a total of 4,511,477 commercial trucks.
  • I am confident that CBSA employees will continue to anticipate and respond to evolving needs and priorities of our communities and our country."

Commissioner of Official Languages: Francophone immigration target outside Quebec has yet to be reached as 2023 deadline approaches

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星期二, 十一月 30, 2021
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GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 30,2021 /CNW Telbec/ -Commissioner of Official Languages RaymondThberge released a study today on the 4.4% target for immigration to Francophone minority communities outside Quebec.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 30,2021 /CNW Telbec/ -Commissioner of Official Languages RaymondThberge released a study today on the 4.4% target for immigration to Francophone minority communities outside Quebec.
  • Theoriginalobjective of this target was to at least maintain the demographic weight of the French-speaking population outside Quebec (based on the 2001Census) at 4.4%.
  • The original target deadline was set for 2008, but this was pushed back to 2023.
  • We need a new, clear objective and a higher Francophone immigration target to help ensure a healthy future for these communities."

CBSA charges immigration consultant for fraud

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星期五, 八月 13, 2021
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Today, following an extensive criminal investigation, the CBSA announced charges related to an alleged sophisticated for-profit misrepresentation and immigration fraud operation in Calgary.

Key Points: 
  • Today, following an extensive criminal investigation, the CBSA announced charges related to an alleged sophisticated for-profit misrepresentation and immigration fraud operation in Calgary.
  • "Together with our partners such as Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada and the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, we investigate and prosecute unscrupulous immigration consultants and their associates who abuse Canada's immigration system.
  • The CBSA is responsible for identifying, investigating and prosecuting individuals and entities that are connected to organized crime, human smuggling, immigration fraud, terrorism and other violations of the Customs Act and the IRPA.
  • Members of the public are encouraged to report suspicious immigration activities to the CBSA by calling 1-888-502-9060.

The Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service

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星期五, 八月 6, 2021
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Franois Daigle, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Justice, becomes Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General of Canada, effective August 23, 2021.

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  • Franois Daigle, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Justice, becomes Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General of Canada, effective August 23, 2021.
  • Christyne Tremblay,currently Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council, Associate Secretary to the Cabinet, and Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, becomes Senior Official at the Privy Council Office, effective August 23, 2021.
  • Michael Vandergrift, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Public Services and Procurement,becomes Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Privy Council Office, effective August 16, 2021.
  • Arianne Reza, currently Assistant Deputy Minister, Procurement, Public Services and Procurement Canada, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Public Services and Procurement, effective August 16, 2021.

Government of Canada announces an agreement with the Government of Quebec to introduce a pilot project under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

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星期五, 八月 6, 2021
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That is why, today, the Government of Canada is announcing an agreement with the Government of Quebec that will allow for the introduction of new flexibilities for Quebec employers under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

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  • That is why, today, the Government of Canada is announcing an agreement with the Government of Quebec that will allow for the introduction of new flexibilities for Quebec employers under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
  • Implementing and exploring flexibilities in the Temporary Foreign Worker Program will help to ensure that we can continue on the road to economic recovery."
  • A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada mayneed to get before hiring a foreign worker.
  • The Government of Canada recently proposed new regulations to improve protection of temporary foreign workers.

IRCC to accept a record number of applications for the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program

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星期二, 七月 20, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, July 20, 2021 /CNW/ - Canada's Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program is unique in the world. It gives families the chance to reunite here, providing them the opportunity to thrive in this country. Family reunification plays a significant role in attracting, retaining and integrating immigrants who contribute to our success as a country.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, July 20, 2021 /CNW/ - Canada's Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program is unique in the world.
  • IRCC will accept up to 30,000 additional applications, giving more Canadians and permanent residents than ever before the opportunity to bring their loved ones to Canada.
  • This will give additional interested sponsors the opportunity to bring their parents and grandparents to Canada.
  • IRCC aims to receive up to 40,000 complete applications in 202110,000 from the 2020 intake process and 30,000 from 2021.

Student Direct Stream expanded in the Americas - Faster study permit application option is now available in 7 Caribbean and Central and South American countries

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星期五, 七月 9, 2021
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The SDS was launched in 2018 as an option to support faster processing for eligible post-secondary students.

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  • The SDS was launched in 2018 as an option to support faster processing for eligible post-secondary students.
  • Through the SDS, an applicant provides additional information up front, allowing officers to make a thorough assessment and final decision quickly.
  • With the additional countries announced today, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is now offering the SDS to students in a total of 14 countries.
  • In 2018, international students accounted for more than $22billion in spending in Canada, representing 17.4% of Canada's total service exports that year.

IRCC launches efforts to streamline and modernize access to information and privacy system

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星期三, 五月 26, 2021
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is incorporating these principles as we improve and modernize our systems, processes and digital infrastructure to better serveour clients.IRCC takes its responsibilities and obligations under the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act very seriously.

Key Points: 
  • Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is incorporating these principles as we improve and modernize our systems, processes and digital infrastructure to better serveour clients.IRCC takes its responsibilities and obligations under the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act very seriously.
  • The annual number of access to information and privacy (ATIP) requests made to IRCC has increased dramatically in recent years, going from 63,333 in 20162017 to 132,891 in 20192020.
  • IRCC now receives more requests than all other federal institutions combined, the majority of which are linked to individual case files.
  • These improvements mark the first time the government has modernized Canada's access to information system in more than 30 years.

ICCRC receives letter from Minister Mendicino expressing intent to approve application for continuance

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星期四, 五月 20, 2021
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is looking to establish a date of continuance for a fall 2021 opening of the College.

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  • Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is looking to establish a date of continuance for a fall 2021 opening of the College.
  • As per section 43 (1) of the College Act, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship must establish a code of professional conduct for College licensees (RCICs and RISIAs).
  • Retrieved from Code of Professional Conduct for College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Licensees.
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