Minister Miller to Discuss Housing Affordability
The Honorable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will share details about the new tax-free first home savings account.
Canada and Iceland sign youth mobility arrangement
The Government of Canada is committed to providing Canadian youth with opportunities to gain international experience and perspectives, as they are particularly important in today’s global economy. Canadian youth will soon have easier access to a new destination for working and travelling abroad.
Canada announces the first-ever Express Entry invitations for newcomers with experience in the trades
Canada’s Express Entry system is now tailored to provide a streamlined and efficient pathway for individuals with expertise in critical fields. 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.
Free replacement documents for Canadians and special measures for people affected by flooding in Nova Scotia
As Nova Scotia experiences severe flooding, the Government of Canada is urgently mobilizing to help support communities and the people who live in them. This includes help for Canadians and for people who will be crucial to the rebuilding effort.
Canada doubles resettlement spaces for human rights defenders
Human rights defenders (HRDs) are active in every part of the world and play an essential role in promoting and protecting human rights internationally. In many countries, HRDs are increasingly at risk of violence, often subject to threats and injustices, forced to flee their homes due to fear of attack and reprisal, and on occasion, unable to return to their home country. Individuals from vulnerable and marginalized groups are at particularly heightened risk due to their intersectional identities.
More federal housing support for asylum claimants
Canada is a nation that has been shaped by immigration. With increasing global migration, like many other countries, Canada is experiencing a rise in the number of people claiming asylum. While housing and supports for asylum claimants are the responsibility of provinces and municipalities, the federal government recognizes the need for all levels of government to work together on solutions to address the current need, and we have been there every step of the way.
