IMMIGRATION NEWS
New measure to benefit foreign workers looking to improve their skills
Every year, thousands of temporary foreign workers bring their skills to Canada, helping to drive our economy and fill critical labour market gaps. While they play an important role in Canada’s prosperity, foreign workers sometimes face barriers in the types of study programs in which they can enrol to pursue their dreams and create new opportunities.
Minister Fraser to attend Collision Conference for exclusive announcement and a special citizenship ceremony
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will visit Toronto for an exclusive immigration announcement and a special citizenship ceremony.
Inspiring hope and creating opportunities for refugees
“Today, on World Refugee Day, the global community honours the strength and courage of millions of refugees, while showing empathy and understanding for their plight. In Canada, we have a proud history of resettling the world’s most vulnerable people, and refugees play an essential role in building and strengthening our communities. To celebrate this year’s World Refugee Day theme, Hope Away From Home, we are focusing on the opportunities Canada provides refugees and displaced people that inspire hope.”
Statement from Minister Fraser concerning the Supreme Court’s decision on the Safe Third Country Agreement
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Canadian Council for Refugees v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2023 SCC 17:
Canada expands the Francophone Mobility Program to increase Francophone immigration
Francophone immigration is at the heart of the Government of Canada’s priorities. The country has always been a forerunner in its initiatives to welcome as many French-speaking nationals as possible, by implementing innovative initiatives to foster the contribution of newcomers to minority communities and thus maintain the social fabric of our country.
Statement from Minister Fraser concerning reports of international student fraud
Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC), issued the following statement:
“There have been recent reports of international students and graduates facing removal from Canada, after letters of acceptance submitted as part of their study permit application were determined to be fraudulent.”
Minister Fraser to address recent reports of international student fraud
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum to address recent reports of fraudulent acceptance letters affecting international students and graduates in Canada.
Canada opens new economic immigration streams for skilled refugees and other displaced people
Refugees and other displaced individuals are forced to restart their lives when they flee their home country, but they should not have to start from scratch, particularly when it comes to acquiring skills, training, experience and education. Through the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), Canada is tapping into talent that is too often overlooked by creating more opportunities for skilled refugees and other displaced individuals to immigrate and to use their education, training and experience to continue their careers in Canada.
Canadian businesses welcome changes to the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP)
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that Canada was launching a new federal economic pathway under the EMPP to help Canadian employers hire skilled refugees and other displaced individuals.
Free replacement documents for Canadians and special measures for people affected by severe wildfires
With the country experiencing an unprecedented wildfire season, 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 are crucial to the rebuilding effort.
Echo announcement at Freedom Toronto regarding Rainbow Railroad
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will attend the Freedom Toronto event.
Eligible travellers from 13 more countries now qualify for an electronic travel authorization
On June 6, 2023, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the addition of 13 countries to the electronic travel authorization (eTA) program. Travellers from these countries who have either held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years or who currently hold a valid United States non-immigrant visa can now apply for an eTA instead of a visa when travelling to Canada by air. Effective today, eligible travellers from these countries can benefit from the program.
