IRCC announces new pathway to permanent residency for essential temporary workers and international graduates
April 14, 2021—Ottawa—Today, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced an innovative pathway to permanent residence for over 90,000 essential workers and international graduates who are actively contributing to Canada’s economy. These special public policies will grant permanent status to temporary workers and international graduates who are already in…
March 25, 2021 – Royal Society of Canada Brief on COVID-19 and Immigration released
Overview of Supporting Canada’s COVID-19 Resilience and Recovery Through Robust Immigration Policy and Programs Canada has been seen globally as a leader in immigration and integration policies and programs, and as an attractive and welcoming country for immigrants, refugees, temporary foreign workers, and international students. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed some of the strengths of Canada’s…
IRCC expanding Sydney office to reunite families and improve processing
March 5, 2021—Sydney, N.S.—In an effort to process more applications and reunite families faster, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is expanding its Case Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia. This includes the addition of new office space and the hiring of 62 new employees. The new space and additional staff will be primarily dedicated to…
IRCC: A temporary public policy that help graduates with expired or expiring PGWPs apply for an open work permit
January 8, 2021—Ottawa—International students bring so much to Canada, contributing over $21 billion annually to our economy and supporting the vitality of our communities. Yet the pandemic has presented myriad challenges for international students. Most notably, for many holders of a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), the pandemic’s disruption and uncertainty have jeopardized their chances of…
Pre-departure COVID-19 testing and negative results to be required for all air travellers coming to Canada
On December 31, 2020, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, under the authority of the Aeronautics Act, is requiring effective January 7, all passengers five years of age or older, be required to test negative for COVID-19 before travelling by air from another country to Canada. Associated links Backgrounder on COVID-19 Pre-departure testing and Transport…
November 25 marks the start of #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. The global theme for the 2020 event is: “Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!”. Together, we call for…
Manitoba: Accessibility During COVID-19 – new resources!
November 2020 – The Disabilities Issues Office has updated its “Accessibility During COVID-19” webpage with new information and resources relevant to all Manitobans. Maintaining Accessibility during COVID-19 Accessible Service during COVID-19 Keeping Employees Safe during COVID-19 COVID-19 Resources Please share practical messages on how to maintain accessibility during the pandemic by using the Social Media…
Minister Mendicino marks the start of National Francophone Immigration Week 2020
Ottawa, November 2, 2020 —The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement: “Immigration helps to fuel Canada’s economy and enrich Canadian society. The Government of Canada firmly believes that all newcomers, including French-speaking immigrants, contribute to the vitality of this country.” Read more Ottawa, le…
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship tabled the 2021‒2023 Immigration Levels Plan
October 30, 2020—Ottawa—The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, tabled the 2021‒2023 Immigration Levels Plan today, which sets out a path for responsible increases to immigration targets to help the Canadian economy recover from COVID-19, drive future growth and create jobs for middle-class Canadians. Although Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continued…
Canadian Diversity Vol 17: COVID-19 – IMMIGRATION IN A TIME OF PANDEMIC: CONFRONTING THE CHALLENGE
This issue has been supported by the Canadian Commission for UNESCO. In this issue, you can find MANSO Regional Coordinator, Don Boddy, and his article “TRACKING NEWCOMER STORIES IN THE DAYS OF THE PANDEMIC IN MANITOBA” on page 69-71. Below is a short excerpt from the article that Don wrote: In my role as Regional…
