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A vastly different set of foreign nationals is being prioritized for Canadian permanent residence under the Express Entry trade occupations category, ...
Read article →Indian nationals wishing to study in Canada can now benefit from millions of dollars in scholarship rewards, facilitated study pathways, and even hybr...
Read article →Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration depar...
Read article →The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has officially opened its second intake window for capped sector applications. Beginning March 2, 20...
Read article →“March is Fraud Prevention Month—a time to highlight the importance of protecting people and safeguarding the integrity of Canada’s immigration system...
Read article →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...
Read article →On February 23, Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) held immigration selections across all four streams of its Skill...
Read article →The three regions participating in the federal Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have announced their 2026 priority sectors and occupations—wit...
Read article →The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held two draws on February 20 and February 24, 2026, issuing close to 900 invitations to candidates. ...
Read article →Iranians in Canada can no longer apply for special work permits, following the expiry of a temporary public policy. Under the expired policy, Updated ...
Read article →The three regions in British Columbia that are participating in the Rural Community Immigration (RCIP) have released the sectors and occupations they ...
Read article →Speaking notes for the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Prioritizing top talent in 2026 Express Entry ...
Read article →Canada is taking back control to return immigration to sustainable levels, while ensuring it continues to support the economy. As global competition f...
Read article →A resilient Canadian economy depends on a highly skilled workforce. Immigration helps fill critical labour gaps in priority industries where there is ...
Read article →The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement related to immigration Express Entry ca...
Read article →Francophone and Acadian minority communities outside Quebec contribute to the economy, culture and vitality of the French language in Canada. Francoph...
Read article →The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement regarding immigration in Francophone mi...
Read article →“Today, we recognize the courage and contributions of migrants who help strengthen Canada’s communities and economy. Their skills, resilience and dete...
Read article →Before Bill C-3 came into effect, Canada’s Citizenship Act limited the passing on of citizenship to the first-generation for people born or adopted ab...
Read article →The Government of Canada is committed to making Canadian citizenship law fair, clear and reflective of how Canadian families live today, both in and o...
Read article →In support of the Budget 2025 commitment to fill critical labour gaps with high-skilled talent, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigrat...
Read article →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...
Read article →The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce new measures to support Canada’s health workforce.
Read article →As announced in Budget 2025, the Government of Canada wants to focus immigration where it delivers the greatest impact to fill labour gaps, strengthen...
Read article →The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce a number of innovative projects to strengthen immig...
Read article →The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship today announced that Canada has lifted the visa requirement for ci...
Read article →November 21, 2025—Ottawa—Canada has taken an important step toward modernizing its citizenship laws. Canadians excluded under outdated rules will have...
Read article →Climate action is not only a moral responsibility—it’s an economic necessity.
Read article →The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will host an event in Halifax, to make a Budget 2025 climate comp...
Read article →IRCC to hold media technical briefing on immigration levels
Read article →IRCC to hold media technical briefing on immigration levels
Read article →The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement to recognize National Francophone ...
Read article →The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement in Halifax
Read article →Canada extends temporary measures for Palestinians in Canada
Read article →Canada’s new government has a mandate to build a strong economy by attracting the best talent in the world and filling key labour shortages.
Read article →The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 20 of Canada’s newest citizens from four countries. ...
Read article →As Canada’s climate continues to warm faster than the global average, extreme weather conditions will become more frequent and severe. This will contr...
Read article →“Canada Day is a time to reflect on who we are as a country and to celebrate the people, cultures, and values that bring us together. From coast to co...
Read article →Minister Diab to participate in a Canada Day citizenship ceremony in Halifax
Read article →“On World Refugee Day, Canada reaffirms its commitment to meet humanitarian needs, address the root causes of forced displacement and find lasting sol...
Read article →Canadian citizenship lies at the heart of what it means to be Canadian, providing a sense of belonging and connection to a diverse, inclusive, and dem...
Read article →Canada’s Citizenship Act contains a first-generation limit to citizenship by descent for individuals born abroad, which generally means that a Canadia...
Read article →The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement today to mark the start of Citizen...
Read article →Francophone immigration plays a crucial role in growing the Canadian economy, in promoting the vitality of Francophone minority communities and in mee...
Read article →The Honourable Rachel Bendayan, in her first ceremony as Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 64 of Canada’s newest citizen...
Read article →“Canadian citizenship is highly valued around the world. As Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, I’m committed to making the citizenship...
Read article →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 ...
Read article →Immigration is essential to our country’s economic success and growth. To meet the growing demand for housing, Canada needs a strong construction and ...
Read article →The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a press conference to announce new measures to support Canada...
Read article →The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, will hold...
Read article →“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...
Read article →CANCELLED: The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a press conference to announce new measures to sup...
Read article →Immigration is essential to supporting Canada’s economic growth. As labour requirements in key sectors continue to evolve, it’s important that Canada’...
Read article →As Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine continues, Canada remains committed to supporting Ukrainians and their family members who have sought a tempor...
Read article →Canada’s approach to immigration supports community needs, economic objectives and humanitarian responsibilities. A key part of these responsibilities...
Read article →The International Experience Canada (IEC) Program empowers young Canadians with opportunities abroad that will help shape their future. IEC facilitate...
Read article →Rural and Francophone minority communities make vital contributions to Canada’s economy and culture, but they frequently face unique labour market and...
Read article →Canada remains deeply concerned about the catastrophic conditions faced by people in Gaza. While it is extremely difficult for people to exit Gaza at ...
Read article →Measures to strengthen border security and Canada’s immigration system
Read article →Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship,...
Read article →The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, will hold...
Read article →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...
Read article →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...
Read article →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...
Read article →Canada’s diverse and inclusive society, high-quality educational institutions and potential opportunities to work or immigrate after graduation have m...
Read article →he Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum following a speaking program with the Greater Va...
Read article →The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship made the following statement to celebrate National Francophone Immigrati...
Read article →The situation in Lebanon remains volatile and unpredictable due to violent and intensifying clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, including daily rock...
Read article →Canada is committed to supporting those affected by the tragic event involving Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (PS752).
Read article →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...
Read article →Each year, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship tables the Immigration Levels Plan, a forward-looking snapshot of immigration targets...
Read article →Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan: a plan that wil...
Read article →IRCC to provide media technical briefing on Immigration Levels
Read article →Canada remains deeply concerned about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and the scale of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Since Hamas’ te...
Read article →The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 80 of Canada’s newest citizens from 15 different countries...
Read article →Colonial borders have had profound impacts on Indigenous Peoples. They have put stress on families, kinship, cultural ties, traditional practices, lan...
Read article →The federal government is committed to supporting critical sectors in regional economies while providing skilled workers with clear pathways to perman...
Read article →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...
Read article →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...
Read article →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, ...
Read article →The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforc...
Read article →“By celebrating our strengths and differences, we create a community where everyone feels included and valued. With the exception of Indigenous People...
Read article →The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 61 of Canada’s newest citizens from 24 countries in a cere...
Read article →Francophone immigration plays a crucial role in strengthening our national identity. This is why Canada is redoubling its efforts to welcome French-sp...
Read article →The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce the addition of new communities to the Welcoming Francoph...
Read article →Last year, Canada experienced the worst wildfire season on record, which threatened the health, safety and economic stability of people in Canada and ...
Read article →The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 400 of Canada’s newest citizens from 65 different countrie...
Read article →The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 25 of Canada’s newest citizens from six countries. The cer...
Read article →On Canada Day, we celebrate our freedoms and reflect on our rights and responsibilities as Canadian citizens. We remember and honour the shared histor...
Read article →The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 24 of Canada’s newest citizens from 6 countries at a cerem...
Read article →Growing communities need more infrastructure. Community facilities, like libraries and cultural and recreation centres, are essential spaces where Can...
Read article →The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will highlight investments in Budget 2024.
Read article →A safe and secure flow of goods and people across the Canada–United States border is critical to North America’s economy and the close person-to-perso...
Read article →Canada honours and shows solidarity with refugees worldwide
Read article →Caregivers from abroad are invaluable to Canadian families. Their hard work makes a difference in the lives of those they care for, including children...
Read article →The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum to discuss the caregiver program.
Read article →We remain deeply concerned about the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Gaza. Many people are worried about their loved ones and have expressed signifi...
Read article →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...
Read article →We can become citizens in different ways. Some of us are lucky enough to be born in Canada. Others are newcomers who chose Canada, join our communitie...
Read article →Canadian citizenship is highly valued around the world. It provides the right to vote, to run for political office and to hold a Canadian passport. Fo...
Read article →The Citizenship Act contains a first-generation limit to citizenship by descent, which means that a Canadian citizen parent can pass on citizenship to...
Read article →The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum regarding the introduction of a citizenship bil...
Read article →Rural and Francophone minority communities are key to both Canada’s long-term growth and our linguistic vitality. However, these communities face uniq...
Read article →To celebrate Citizenship Week, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 50 of Canada’s newest citiz...
Read article →I’m happy to be joined by Jeremy Harrison from the Government of Saskatchewan [Minister of Trade and Export Development, Immigration and Career Traini...
Read article →The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement to mark the start of Citizenship Week, w...
Read article →The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) met today to discuss Canada’s immigration levels planning for 2025–2027.
Read article →To celebrate Citizenship Week, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 40 of Canada’s newest citiz...
Read article →The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, alongside his provincial and territorial counterparts, will be availabl...
Read article →Regional economic immigration programs support the sustainable growth and economic stability of our country, and contribute significantly to the cultu...
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