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📰 CICNews Express Entry 4h ago

Canada announces $100M in scholarships for Indian students under new education measures

Indian nationals wishing to study in Canada can now benefit from millions of dollars in scholarship rewards, facilitated study pathways, and even hybr...

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📰 CICNews Express Entry 7h ago

Express Entry candidates with provincial nominations invited in latest draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration depar...

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📰 CICNews Express Entry 8h ago

Second intake window for Saskatchewan’s Nominee Program has opened for applications

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has officially opened its second intake window for capped sector applications. Beginning March 2, 20...

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📰 CICNews Express Entry 9h ago

Canada is raising passport fees this month, with annual hikes to follow

On March 31, 2026, the Canadian government will raise passport fees for the first time in more than two years. This price increase will impact all pas...

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📰 CICNews Express Entry 1d ago

Manitoba regions release priority sectors and occupations eligible for PR under the RCIP

The three regions participating in the federal Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have announced their 2026 priority sectors and occupations—wit...

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📰 CICNews Express Entry 2d ago

Policy expires: Iranians can no longer apply for special work permits

Iranians in Canada can no longer apply for special work permits, following the expiry of a temporary public policy. Under the expired policy, Updated ...

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📰 CICNews Express Entry 2d ago

RCIP: These are the occupations British Columbia regions are prioritizing for PR

The three regions in British Columbia that are participating in the Rural Community Immigration (RCIP) have released the sectors and occupations they ...

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📰 CICNews Express Entry 2d ago

Manitoba issues more invitations to foreign workers in latest immigration draw

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has held a new Expression of Interest (EOI) draw under two pathways of its Skilled Worker Stream. The p...

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🚀 Moving2Canada Express Entry 4d ago

What If You Can’t Get an Employment Reference Letter for Express Entry?

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🚀 Moving2Canada Express Entry 6d ago

What the New Work Experience Requirements Mean for Category-Based Express Entry Candidates

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 1w ago

Speaking notes for the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Prioritizing top talent in 2026 Express Entry Categories

Speaking notes for the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Prioritizing top talent in 2026 Express Entry ...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 1w ago

Canada prioritizes top talent in 2026 immigration Express Entry categories

Canada is taking back control to return immigration to sustainable levels, while ensuring it continues to support the economy. As global competition f...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 1w ago

Minister Diab to make an announcement at the Canadian Club Toronto

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement related to immigration Express Entry ca...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 1mo ago

Canada exceeded its Francophone immigration target for 2025

Francophone and Acadian minority communities outside Quebec contribute to the economy, culture and vitality of the French language in Canada. Francoph...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 1mo ago

Minister Diab to hold a press conference in Moncton, New Brunswick

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement regarding immigration in Francophone mi...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 2mo ago

Targeted immigration measures to boost Canada’s supply of doctors

In support of the Budget 2025 commitment to fill critical labour gaps with high-skilled talent, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigrat...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 2mo ago

Canada to welcome thousands of visitors for the FIFA World Cup 26™ - Don’t wait, apply early

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is proud to join Canadians in celebrating Canada’s role as a co host of the FIFA World Cup 26™ wit...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 2mo ago

Minister Diab to hold a press conference in Toronto

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce new measures to support Canada’s health workforce.

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 3mo ago

Minister Diab to hold a press conference in Ottawa

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce a number of innovative projects to strengthen immig...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 3mo ago

Canada lifts the visa requirement for Qatari citizens

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship today announced that Canada has lifted the visa requirement for ci...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 3mo ago

Minister Diab to Highlight Federal Budget Investments in Climate

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will host an event in Halifax, to make a Budget 2025 climate comp...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 3mo ago

Let's celebrate National Francophone Immigration Week

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement to recognize National Francophone ...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 4mo ago

Minister Diab to make an announcement in Halifax

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement in Halifax

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 7mo ago

Minister Diab to participate in a citizenship ceremony in Calgary

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 20 of Canada’s newest citizens from four countries. ...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 8mo ago

Canada marks World Refugee Day with solidarity

“On World Refugee Day, Canada reaffirms its commitment to meet humanitarian needs, address the root causes of forced displacement and find lasting sol...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 9mo ago

Celebrating Canadian Citizenship: Diversity, Resilience and a Shared Future

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement today to mark the start of Citizen...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 11mo ago

The Government of Canada is investing more than $9.3 million to support Francophone minority communities

Francophone immigration plays a crucial role in growing the Canadian economy, in promoting the vitality of Francophone minority communities and in mee...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 11mo ago

Minister Bendayan to participate in a Citizenship Ceremony to mark International Francophonie Day

The Honourable Rachel Bendayan, in her first ceremony as Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 64 of Canada’s newest citizen...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 11mo ago

Canada to request a further extension to maintain first-generation limit to Canadian citizenship by descent

“Canadian citizenship is highly valued around the world. As Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, I’m committed to making the citizenship...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 11mo ago

Speaking notes for the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Canada takes action to support housing with new immigration measures

Immigration is fundamental to Canada’s prosperity. That’s why in the Fall, through the 2025 to 2027 Immigration Levels Plan, I laid out and announced ...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 12mo ago

Canada takes action to support housing with new immigration measures

Immigration is essential to our country’s economic success and growth. To meet the growing demand for housing, Canada needs a strong construction and ...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 12mo ago

Minister Miller to make an announcement in Woodbridge

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a press conference to announce new measures to support Canada...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 12mo ago

Ministers Miller and Valdez to hold a media scrum in Scarborough

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, will hold...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 12mo ago

Strengthening immigration and stopping fraud

“March is Fraud Prevention Month, a time to address the harms caused by immigration fraud both to people seeking a new life in Canada and to the integ...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 12mo ago

CANCELLED: Minister Miller to make an announcement in Ottawa

CANCELLED: The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a press conference to announce new measures to sup...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 12mo ago

Canada announces 2025 Express Entry category-based draws, plans for more in-Canada draws to reduce labour shortages

Immigration is essential to supporting Canada’s economic growth. As labour requirements in key sectors continue to evolve, it’s important that Canada’...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 12mo ago

Canada renews commitment to welcome people affected by the conflict in Sudan

Canada’s approach to immigration supports community needs, economic objectives and humanitarian responsibilities. A key part of these responsibilities...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 13mo ago

Canada launches Rural and Francophone Community Immigration pilots

Rural and Francophone minority communities make vital contributions to Canada’s economy and culture, but they frequently face unique labour market and...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 13mo ago

Financial assistance for Gazans arriving in Canada now available

Canada remains deeply concerned about the catastrophic conditions faced by people in Gaza. While it is extremely difficult for people to exit Gaza at ...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 13mo ago

Canada continues to strengthen border security and immigration integrity

Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship,...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 13mo ago

Minister Miller and Minister McGuinty to hold a press conference in Ottawa

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, will hold...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 14mo ago

Canada takes action to reduce fraud in Express Entry system

The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening the integrity of the country’s immigration system and bringing some of the world’s best and bri...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 14mo ago

Citizenship ceremony at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship

As we welcome hockey players from around the world to Canada for the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Fami...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 14mo ago

Statement for International Migrants Day

As the world evolves, more people than ever are making the life-changing decision to leave their homes in search of safety and opportunity. Migrants a...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 15mo ago

Minister Miller to hold media scrum following a discussion with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade

he Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum following a speaking program with the Greater Va...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 16mo ago

Minister Miller celebrates National Francophone Immigration Week by highlighting the vital importance of Francophone immigration to Canada

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship made the following statement to celebrate National Francophone Immigrati...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 16mo ago

Temporary measures to support people affected by the crisis in Lebanon

The situation in Lebanon remains volatile and unpredictable due to violent and intensifying clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, including daily rock...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 16mo ago

Speaking notes for the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Government of Canada reduces immigration

Immigration is essential for our country’s economy and accounts for almost 100% of Canada’s labour force growth. In response to the global pandemic an...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 16mo ago

2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan

Each year, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship tables the Immigration Levels Plan, a forward-looking snapshot of immigration targets...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 16mo ago

Government of Canada reduces immigration

Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan: a plan that wil...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 16mo ago

Financial assistance for Gazans arriving in Canada

Canada remains deeply concerned about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and the scale of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Since Hamas’ te...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 16mo ago

Minister Miller to attend citizenship ceremony in Winnipeg

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 80 of Canada’s newest citizens from 15 different countries...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 17mo ago

Canada and Yukon partner to support workers through Territorial Nominee Program

The federal government is committed to supporting critical sectors in regional economies while providing skilled workers with clear pathways to perman...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 17mo ago

Speaking notes for the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Strengthening Canada’s Temporary Resident Programs and Migration Pathways

Earlier this year, I gave Canadians an update on the status of Canada’s immigration system and our ongoing work to make it more efficient and sustaina...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 17mo ago

Strengthening temporary residence programs for sustainable volumes

Canada has a long and proud history of welcoming newcomers from around the world who support our economy and enrich our country. In response to labour...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 17mo ago

Actions taken to strengthen Canada’s temporary residence programs and migration pathways

Immigration must be responsive to our country’s needs. Setting goals and targets for immigration is a critical part of how we support a well-managed, ...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 17mo ago

Minister Miller and Minister Boissonnault to announce additional actions to protect our immigration system

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforc...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 17mo ago

Canada celebrates Welcoming Week 2024

“By celebrating our strengths and differences, we create a community where everyone feels included and valued. With the exception of Indigenous People...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 17mo ago

Citizenship ceremony in Ottawa to launch Welcoming Week

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 61 of Canada’s newest citizens from 24 countries in a cere...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 18mo ago

Minister Miller to announce new welcoming Francophone communities and student pilot

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce the addition of new communities to the Welcoming Francoph...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 19mo ago

Free replacement documents and measures for people affected by the 2024 wildfire season

Last year, Canada experienced the worst wildfire season on record, which threatened the health, safety and economic stability of people in Canada and ...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 19mo ago

Minister Miller to attend citizenship ceremony in Toronto

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 400 of Canada’s newest citizens from 65 different countrie...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 19mo ago

Minister Miller to attend citizenship ceremony in Calgary

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 25 of Canada’s newest citizens from six countries. The cer...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 20mo ago

Statement by Minister Miller on Canada Day

On Canada Day, we celebrate our freedoms and reflect on our rights and responsibilities as Canadian citizens. We remember and honour the shared histor...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 20mo ago

Minister Miller to attend a Canada Day citizenship ceremony in Toronto

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 24 of Canada’s newest citizens from 6 countries at a cerem...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 20mo ago

Minister Miller highlights Budget 2024 investments to support local performing arts and fairness for every generation

Growing communities need more infrastructure. Community facilities, like libraries and cultural and recreation centres, are essential spaces where Can...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 20mo ago

Minister Miller to highlight Budget 2024 investments

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will highlight investments in Budget 2024.

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 20mo ago

Canada honours and shows solidarity with refugees worldwide

Canada honours and shows solidarity with refugees worldwide

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 21mo ago

Minister Miller to hold media scrum in Toronto

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum to discuss the caregiver program.

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 21mo ago

Statement by Minister Miller on increasing the cap for the special measures for Gaza

We remain deeply concerned about the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Gaza. Many people are worried about their loved ones and have expressed signifi...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 21mo ago

Temporary measures to support family members affected by the crisis in Haiti

As the security situation in Haiti remains volatile, the Government of Canada continues to take action to help people who have been impacted by the vi...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 21mo ago

Minister Miller to introduce legislation

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum regarding the introduction of a citizenship bil...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 21mo ago

Community applications now open for new rural and Francophone immigration pilots

Rural and Francophone minority communities are key to both Canada’s long-term growth and our linguistic vitality. However, these communities face uniq...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 21mo ago

Citizenship ceremony in Cambridge to mark Citizenship Week

To celebrate Citizenship Week, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 50 of Canada’s newest citiz...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 21mo ago

Speaking notes for the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship at the closing press conference for the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration

I’m happy to be joined by Jeremy Harrison from the Government of Saskatchewan [Minister of Trade and Export Development, Immigration and Career Traini...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 21mo ago

Minister Miller celebrates Citizenship Week and engages with communities across Canada

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement to mark the start of Citizenship Week, w...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 22mo ago

Citizenship ceremony in Surrey to mark Citizenship Week

To celebrate Citizenship Week, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 40 of Canada’s newest citiz...

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🍁 IRCC Official Express Entry 22mo ago

Minister Miller available to media at the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, alongside his provincial and territorial counterparts, will be availabl...

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