IMMIGRATION NEWS
New funding to support housing for asylum claimants
With increasing global migration, 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 orders of government to work together to address the rise in the number of people claiming asylum in Canada.
Canada will not appeal decision that strikes down first generation limit to Canadian citizenship by descent
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement:
Making Canada’s International Student Program sustainable
Canada values the significant social, cultural and economic benefits that international students bring to Canada. For those benefits to continue and to ensure international students who arrive in Canada are set up for success, we must tackle issues that have made some students vulnerable and have challenged the integrity of the International Student Program. This includes making sure we can manage the number of international students coming to Canada in a sustainable manner, while punishing any bad actors who pose a threat to the system.
Canada to stabilize growth and decrease number of new international student permits issued to approximately 360,000 for 2024
International students enrich our communities and are a critical part of Canada’s social, cultural and economic fabric. In recent years, the integrity of the international student system has been threatened. Some institutions have significantly increased their intakes to drive revenues, and more students have been arriving in Canada without the proper supports they need to succeed. Rapid increases in the number of international students arriving in Canada also puts pressure on housing, health care and other services. As we work to better protect international students from bad actors and support sustainable population growth in Canada, the government is moving forward with measures to stabilize the number of international students in Canada.
Ambitious and historic measures to enhance the vitality of Francophone minority communities in Canada
Francophone immigration plays a crucial role in Canada’s economic growth and promotes the vitality of Francophone minority communities and meet labour needs across the country.
Minister Miller to update on Francophone immigration policy, initiatives and target achievement
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will provide an update on various elements related to Francophone immigration in Canada.
Temporary resident pathway opens for Palestinian extended family in Gaza
The ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, following Hamas’s terrorist attacks on October 7, has created a humanitarian catastrophe on an unprecedented scale in Gaza. Understanding that many Canadians are concerned about the safety of their loved ones in Gaza, in December, the Government of Canada announced new measures to support extended family members who are able to exit the area.
Canada to launch humanitarian pathway for people affected by the conflict in Sudan
Canada is deeply concerned by the ongoing conflict in Sudan, and for the safety and well-being of the Sudanese people. We continue to support the people of Sudan who are striving for peace and an end to violence in the country.
Immigration measures to help people affected by the Israel–Hamas conflict
Canada remains deeply concerned about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and the scale of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Since Hamas’s terrorist attack in early October, Canada has been actively working to support the assisted departure of Canadian citizens, permanent residents and their eligible family members from Israel, the West Bank and Gaza.
Minister Miller to update on measures for people affected by the conflict in Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will provide an update on the measures in place for those affected by the conflict in Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
Statement for International Migrants Day
“Newcomers, including refugees, play a vital role in shaping Canada. They enrich our society and communities, and contribute to our long-term economic prosperity.”
Canada builds on pledges and partnerships at the Global Refugee Forum
Geneva, Switzerland—Across the globe, more than 114 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes, and one third of them are refugees. In response to this vast humanitarian need, Canada shares a responsibility to step up and take action. We continue to be a leading example in offering protection to the most vulnerable populations, supporting the countries that host them, and creating opportunities beyond resettlement through skills-based pathways.
