Canada announces plan to continue growing the economy and creating middle class jobs through responsible increases in newcomers
March 12, 2020—Ottawa – Today the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, tabled the 2020-2022 Immigration Levels Plan in the House of Commons. The new plan will benefit all Canadians because immigration drives economic growth, spurs innovation and helps employers access the talent they need to thrive. Supplementary Information 2020-2022 Immigration Levels Plan…
Canadian employers recognized for their work with newcomers to Canad
Each year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recognizes the innovative efforts of businesses across Canada in improving the integration of newcomers into the labour market. Today, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the winners of this year’s IRCC Employer Awards for Newcomer Employment. The 4 winners were commended…
Stay informed: Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Please stay up to date with the latest information from your local and federal health authorities! Below is a list of resources that MANSO compiled to keep you informed of the current situation. Economic support from the Government of Canada Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Support plan for individuals and businesses Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) for…
2020 International Women’s Day theme: #BecauseOfYou
March 8 is International Women’s Day, a global day of recognition celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and girls, and raising awareness of the work left to be done. Join the conversation and find out why International Women’s Day is celebrated in Canada and around the world.. Le 8 mars,…
March is Fraud Prevention Month / Mars est le Mois de la prévention de la fraude
Fraud Prevention Month is an annual campaign that aims to prevent people from becoming victims of fraud. Visit canada.ca/immigration-fraud to find useful information and promotional tools like posters and tip sheets that are available in multiple languages. You can also visit the IRCC YouTube channel to find the video playlist of all the existing fraud prevention…
Manitoba government issues Ministerial mandate letters
On March 4, 2020, the Province of Manitoba government has released new Ministerial mandate letters. The government has also set an agenda for the legislative session. The budget for Manitoba 2020 will be unveiled on March 11, 2020. Read the news release here. Le 4 mars 2020, le gouvernement du Manitoba a publié de nouvelles…
City of Winnipeg Council approved the Newcomer Welcome and Inclusion policy
On February 27, 2020, the Newcomer Welcome and Inclusion policy was adopted by the City Council of Winnipeg. This marks important progress in recognizing newcomer’s contributions and show the effort of the community to welcome and help build a sense of belonging for newcomers. MANSO hope that this policy will act as a fundamental step…
Oath of Citizenship bill tabled in Parliament
On February 18, 2020, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, introduced a bill to amend the Citizenship Act to change Canada’s Oath of Citizenship. Read the official news release from IRCC’s website here. The bill responds to calls of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) by recognizing rights of First Nations,…
A part of the Manitoba Collaborative Data Portal – “Winnipeg Food Atlas” launched
The Winnipeg Food Atlas launched on February 2, 2020, is a community-developed resource to facilitate discussion and action around food and nutrition security issues in the Winnipeg Health Region. The Winnipeg Food Atlas is now available online: http://www.mbcdp.ca/fns.html Check out this tutorial on how to navigate the interactive map: http://www.mbcdp.ca/wfa_instructions.html The Atlas is part of…
Stay statistically up-to-date with Manitoba Immigration Data Portal
The Province of Manitoba Immigration data portal that includes the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) annual report, provincial immigration facts, and other related researches. More details and information is available here: http://www.immigratemanitoba.com/data-portal/
