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Stabilizing Canada's immigration targets to support sustainable growth

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today tabled the 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan.

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  • The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today tabled the 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan.
  • This plan is tailored to support economic growth while balancing with the pressures in areas like housing, healthcare and infrastructure.
  • "Today's Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026, sets out our targets for immigration over the next three years.
  • By stabilizing the number of newcomers, we recognize that housing, infrastructure planning, and sustainable population growth need to be properly taken into account.

Canada meets commitment to welcome 40,000 vulnerable Afghans

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, shared that Canada has met its commitment to welcome at least 40,000 vulnerable Afghans since August 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, shared that Canada has met its commitment to welcome at least 40,000 vulnerable Afghans since August 2021.
  • The Government of Canada remains steadfast in its commitment to help vulnerable Afghans.
  • While welcoming over 40,000 Afghans to Canada is a significant achievement, Canada will continue to bring Afghans to safety.
  • Canadians, resettlement organizations and their front-line staff have gone above and beyond to welcome Afghans, and we are thankful for their ongoing support."

Changes to International Student Program aim to protect students

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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While international students have contributed to life on campuses across the country, they have also experienced some serious challenges navigating Canada's International Student Program.

Key Points: 
  • While international students have contributed to life on campuses across the country, they have also experienced some serious challenges navigating Canada's International Student Program.
  • The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced plans to implement several measures aimed at strengthening Canada's International Student Program and at better protecting genuine students from fraud.
  • We recognize the significant social, cultural and economic benefits that international students bring to Canada, and for those benefits to continue, we must address challenges to the integrity of the International Student Program.
  • We will continue to improve Canada's International Student Program by protecting students and weeding out those who try to take advantage of them.

Pilot program launches to streamline work permit processing for Canadian employers recruiting in the Philippines

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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The pilot will streamline work permit processing for eligible Canadian employers and allow employers to schedule group appointments for medical examinations and biometrics for potential employees, so that skilled workers in the Philippines can come to Canada.

Key Points: 
  • The pilot will streamline work permit processing for eligible Canadian employers and allow employers to schedule group appointments for medical examinations and biometrics for potential employees, so that skilled workers in the Philippines can come to Canada.
  • The pilot is open to Canadian employers recruiting from the Philippines and hiring approximately 50 or more workers, or for critical occupations in sectors such as health care, construction and agri-food.
  • To participate in the program, employers must demonstrate their commitment to fair and ethical recruitment guidelines, as published by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
  • Additionally, IRCC is providing $200,000 to the IOM to support the adoption of fair and ethical recruitment standards in the Philippines.

The Future of Travel Has Arrived: Entrust Emerges as Global Leader in Seamless Travel and Digital Travel Credentials

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Entrust , a global leader in trusted identities, payments, and data, today announced its pioneering role in the evolution of digital travel experiences.

Key Points: 
  • Entrust , a global leader in trusted identities, payments, and data, today announced its pioneering role in the evolution of digital travel experiences.
  • Leveraging its innovative Identity Verification platform, Entrust has derived Digital Travel Credentials (DTC), which are a digital representation of a traveler’s identity.
  • "We are honored to be advancing the realization of this digital transformation in travel and borders,” said Gordon Wilson, Vice President and Global Lead of Seamless Travel at Entrust.
  • Visit our website to discover how the Entrust Identity Verification Solution and the Digital Travel Credential can transform your passenger journey: Entrust Seamless Travel Solutions .

Reunite Families and Cut Costs with Goose Insurance App

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Goose Insurance Services Inc. , an insurance Super-App offering a simple way to instantly buy insurance, is now offering Visitors to Canada and Super Visa Insurance in response to the historic growth of immigrants and long-term visitors to Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Goose Insurance Services Inc. , an insurance Super-App offering a simple way to instantly buy insurance, is now offering Visitors to Canada and Super Visa Insurance in response to the historic growth of immigrants and long-term visitors to Canada.
  • Now, with the Goose Visitors to Canada and Super Visa Insurance, those applying have a new option at their fingertips in the Goose Insurance app.
  • Goose Visitors to Canada and Super Visa Insurance is one of the most affordable plans in the market and it meets the requirements for super visa applicants.
  • Available on the App Store or Google Play , the Goose app makes enrolling in the Visitors to Canada and Super Visa Insurance simple.

As Canadian immigration rises, UIS Canada simplifies the journey to Canadian Residency

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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UIS Canada, a market player in the Canadian immigration consultancy industry, expanded its comprehensive suite of immigration services, designed to empower international candidates with turn-key yet personalized support for their relocation journey to Canada.

Key Points: 
  • UIS Canada, a market player in the Canadian immigration consultancy industry, expanded its comprehensive suite of immigration services, designed to empower international candidates with turn-key yet personalized support for their relocation journey to Canada.
  • Against a backdrop of increasing international migration, emigrating to Canada is now much easier with UIS Canada's comprehensive suite of immigration services.
  • As a pioneer in the Canadian immigration consultancy landscape, UIS Canada is primed to support global candidates in achieving their Canadian dreams.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230905526563/en/
    As a pioneer in the Canadian immigration consultancy landscape, UIS Canada is primed to support global candidates in achieving their Canadian dreams.

Canada doubles resettlement spaces for human rights defenders

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, July 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Human rights defenders (HRDs) are active in every part of the world and play an essential role in promoting and protecting human rights internationally.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Human rights defenders (HRDs) are active in every part of the world and play an essential role in promoting and protecting human rights internationally.
  • The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced the expansion of the global human rights defenders stream, doubling the number of resettlement spaces from 250 to 500 for HRDs and their family members.
  • Human rights defenders help build the inclusive and democratic societies that contribute to a peaceful and prosperous international community.
  • As the world grapples with numerous human rights challenges, Canada is reinforcing its role as a global leader in promoting human rights and protecting those who safeguard them.

Canada announces new immigration stream specific to health workers

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Now the Government of Canada can issue invitations to apply for permanent residency in Canada to candidates from particular fields or with specific skills, training or language ability.

Key Points: 
  • Now the Government of Canada can issue invitations to apply for permanent residency in Canada to candidates from particular fields or with specific skills, training or language ability.
  • The first round for category-based selection will open today and will invite 500 health workers to apply.
  • A dedicated round of invitations for health workers is in addition to existing immigration initiatives to fill labour gaps in the health sector.
  • Today's announcement advances Canada's efforts to retain and recruit health workers to address the health workforce crisis.

Minister Fraser launches Canada's first-ever Tech Talent Strategy at Collision 2023

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Today at Collision 2023 , the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship launched Canada's first-ever Tech Talent Strategy.

Key Points: 
  • Today at Collision 2023 , the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship launched Canada's first-ever Tech Talent Strategy.
  • For more details on each element of the Tech Talent Strategy, see the backgrounder.
  • With Canada's first-ever immigration Tech Talent Strategy, we're targeting newcomers that can help enshrine Canada as a world leader in a variety of emerging technologies.
  • I'm grateful for the collaboration of the tech, start-up and business communities, who have provided valuable insight to develop this strategy.