IMMIGRATION NEWS
Minister Miller to hold media scrum following a discussion with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
he Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum following a speaking program with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, which will focus on the 2024 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration Levels.
Minister Miller celebrates National Francophone Immigration Week by highlighting the vital importance of Francophone immigration to Canada
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship made the following statement to celebrate National Francophone Immigration Week.
Temporary measures to support people affected by the crisis in Lebanon
The situation in Lebanon remains volatile and unpredictable due to violent and intensifying clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, including daily rocket and missile fire as well as air strikes. As conditions continue to worsen, the Government of Canada remains fully engaged and is focused on the safety and security of Canadians in the region.
New pathway to permanent residence for families of the victims of flight PS752
Canada is committed to supporting those affected by the tragic event involving Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (PS752).
Speaking notes for the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Government of Canada reduces immigration
Immigration is essential for our country’s economy and accounts for almost 100% of Canada’s labour force growth. In response to the global pandemic and labour shortages, we brought in temporary measures to attract some of the world’s best and brightest to study and work in Canada, which supported the urgent needs of businesses.
Government of Canada reduces immigration
Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan: a plan that will pause population growth in the short term to achieve well-managed, sustainable growth in the long term. For the first time ever, the levels plan includes controlled targets for temporary residents, specifically international students and foreign workers, as well as for permanent residents.
2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan
Each year, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship tables the Immigration Levels Plan, a forward-looking snapshot of immigration targets for the next three years.
IRCC to provide media technical briefing on Immigration Levels
IRCC to provide media technical briefing on Immigration Levels
Financial assistance for Gazans arriving in Canada
Canada remains deeply concerned about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and the scale of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Since Hamas’ terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, Canada has been actively working to support family members of Canadians and permanent residents from the region, as well as Israelis and Palestinians already in Canada.
Minister Miller to attend citizenship ceremony in Winnipeg
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 80 of Canada’s newest citizens from 15 different countries at a ceremony in Winnipeg. Citizenship Judge Suzanne Carrière will preside over the ceremony.
Supporting cross-border mobility for Indigenous Peoples
Colonial borders have had profound impacts on Indigenous Peoples. They have put stress on families, kinship, cultural ties, traditional practices, language preservation and revitalization, governance, and economic opportunities. For some communities separated by the Canada–United States border, these impacts are felt on a daily basis.
Canada and Yukon partner to support workers through Territorial Nominee Program
The federal government is committed to supporting critical sectors in regional economies while providing skilled workers with clear pathways to permanent residence.
