Express Entry Draws Resume
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced last week that Express Entry draws will resume. IRCC is opening express entry draws through “category-based rounds of invitations,” which invite applicants based on…
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IRCC News Release: Government of Canada expands settlement services for newcomers in the Prairies
May 12, 2022—Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan—Newcomers to Canada play a crucial role in our country’s future and our economic recovery from the pandemic. They enrich our communities, and they work every…
IRCC News Release: Expanding refugee access to third-country solutions: International leaders launch the Global Task Force on Refugee Labour Mobility
April 6, 2022—Ottawa—Across the globe, millions of people are displaced and in need of safety and protection. Only about 1% of refugees have access to resettlement each year, leaving millions…
IRCC News Release: Canada welcomes over 108,000 permanent residents in early 2022
March 31, 2022—Ottawa—Immigration benefits all Canadians by driving our economy, addressing labour shortages, and strengthening our communities. In response to the large volume of applications, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada…
IRCC News Release: Canada expands settlement support for Ukrainians coming to Canada
March 30, 2022—Ottawa—Canada remains steadfast in its commitment to welcome Ukrainians and their families and to provide a safe haven while the war continues in their home country. But their…
IRCC News Release: Canada marks 10,000 arrivals of Afghan refugees
March 30, 2022—Ottawa, Ontario – Today, Canada marked an important milestone by welcoming over 10,000 Afghan refugees since August 2021. The latest newcomers arrived in Toronto, Ontario, on a charter…
Canada Accepting Ukrainian Refugees Displaced by Russian Invasion
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada is accepting Ukrainian refugees who have been displaced by Russia’s invasion. It was also announced that Canadian citizens, permanent residents and their accompanying immediate family…
Minister Fraser welcomes home Afghan refugees who worked for NATO
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced yesterday that Canada will take a leading role in resettling Afghan refugees who worked for NATO. The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees…
Canada launches new initiative to protect vulnerable women and girls in Central America
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada launched a new initiative yesterday to protect vulnerable women and girls who have been forcibly displaced from their homes in Central America. See their news…