Stay informed: Canada’s response to the situation in Afghanistan

On August 13, 2021, the Government of Canada announced an expanded resettlement program, intended to resettle 20,000 vulnerable Afghan nationals in Canada. Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Learn about Canada’s response to the situation in Afghanistan and the supports that are available, including: A tool to find out what special measures you may be…

Kichi-Asotamatowin: Land & Treaties Curriculum

MANSO and Immigration Partnership Winnipeg are pleased to announce the launch of the Kichi-Asotamatowin*: Land & Treaties Curriculum for English as an Additional adult language program.  The curriculum is for use in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) programs as well as more informal contexts like conversation classes and one-on-one tutoring. The curriculum was…

New College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants to open this fall

August 10, 2021—Ottawa—Canada is one of the top destinations in the world, with millions of people from across the globe hoping to come here every year to settle, visit or work. To navigate the immigration system, many people turn to consultants or other services for help. While nearly all operate honestly, unscrupulous actors can exploit…

Government of Canada invests $100 million in Service Improvement Delivery (SDI) process to support newcomers’ integration

August 12, 2021—Ottawa—Settlement services are crucial to a newcomer’s success in Canada. They help new Canadians get work, learn English or French, find a place to live and, more broadly, succeed in this country. With the pandemic exacerbating the already challenging process of beginning a new life in a new land, settlement services have never…

IRCC to accept a record number of applications for the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program

July 20, 2021—Ottawa—Canada’s Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program is unique in the world. It gives families the chance to reunite here, providing them with the opportunity to thrive in this country. Family reunification plays a significant role in attracting, retaining and integrating immigrants who contribute to our success as a country. Building on the success…

IRCC’s first Settlement Outcomes Highlights Report provides insight on the path to success for newcomers in Canada

July 14, 2021—Ottawa—A new report, the first of its kind, finds that new Canadians give high marks to the settlement services offered to them, and see these services as crucial in setting newcomers up for success in Canada. From improving their English or French, to assisting in finding work, to helping them connect with their…

Canada’s oath of citizenship now recognizes First Nations, Inuit and Métis rights

June 21, 2021—Ottawa—The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Call to Action 94 has finally been met through Bill C-8 in which Canada’s Oath of Citizenship officially recognizes First Nations, Inuit and Métis, and the obligation that all citizens have to uphold the treaties between the Crown and Indigenous nations. The new Oath of Citizenship recognizes…

Canada announces 3 new initiatives to welcome and support more refugees

June 18, 2021—Ottawa—The world is facing a refugee crisis. Across the globe, millions are displaced and longing for what most of us take for granted: a safe place to call home. As a global leader in protecting those who need it most, Canada welcomed nearly half of all refugees resettled around the world in 2020….

Minister Mendicino statement to mark the Asian Heritage Month in Canada

Ottawa, May 4, 2021—The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today issued the following statement to mark Asian Heritage Month: “May is Asian Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the incredible contributions of Asian Canadians and recommit ourselves to building a more inclusive society. The story of Asian immigration to…

Minister Mendicino launches plan to accelerate caregiver application processing

April 15, 2021 – Ottawa – Six thousand caregiver applications will be prioritized by the end of 2021; 1,500 by June 30, 2021 The new public policy will take effect on May 3, 2021. As part of this plan, IRCC will Finalize permanent residence applications for up to 6,000 caregivers who have completed their in-Canada…