Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs issued the following statement regarding Canada’s assisted departures from Haiti: “The safety of Canadians, at home and abroad, is our top priority. Our teams in Ottawa and in the region continue to work tirelessly to help Canadians and those with strong ties to Canada leave Haiti. We have been working around the …
OTTAWA– The Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson, François Boileau, has opened a systemic examination into issues that could prevent some temporary residents from receiving the Canada child benefit (CCB) in a timely manner. Temporary residents are legally authorized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to enter Canada for temporary purposes, including as a visitor, student, worker, or temporary resident permit holder. Most temporary …
Ottawa – The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program experienced a surge in demand due to the post-pandemic economy, low unemployment rates, and record-high job vacancy rates in 2022. To address those labour shortages, the Program adopted a series of policy changes. With changing labour market conditions and declining job vacancies, the Government is adjusting the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to …
Am I eligible to apply? To be eligible to apply, you must be a Colombian, Haitian or Venezuelan national be located in Mexico, Central or South America, or the Caribbean be a spouse, common-law partner, child (regardless of age), grandchild, parent, grandparent or sibling of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is willing and eligible to support your application …
Ottawa—On May 31, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced changes to Express Entry through category-based selection. These changes will help address labour shortages and support economic goals by inviting candidates with specific work experience or French language ability to apply for permanent residence. Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that the first round of invitations for transport occupations through …
Ottawa—With the country experiencing an unprecedented wildfire season, the Government of Canada is urgently mobilizing to help support communities and the people who live in them. This includes help for Canadians and for people who are crucial to the rebuilding effort. Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced special measures for people who have been impacted and need …
