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Pathway to permanent residency recognizes exceptional service of asylum claimants on front lines of COVID-19 pandemic
Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced a temporary measure that will provide a pathway to permanent residency for asylum claimants working in the health-care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published August 15, 2020
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Government of Canada announces support for young children and families in Official Language Minority Communities across Canada
The Healthy Early Years Program aims to help children at risk have a strong start in life
Published August 14, 2020
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Government of Canada launches updated Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Calculator to support employers
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) helps employers who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to keep workers on their payroll or bring back previously laid-off employees.
Published August 11, 2020
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Passport services in Canada resuming by mail and by appointment for travel in less than 30 days
The Government of Canada has started the gradual resumption of some passport services in Canada.
Published July 31, 2020
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Government of Canada invests $19 million to reduce human trafficking and support those most impacted
The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, along with the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness announced funds to support victims and survivors of human trafficking.
Published July 29, 2020
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The Government of Canada is providing funding to support child care for returning workers
The Government of Canada has been working closely with provinces and territories to ensure all families have access to affordable and high quality child care. The COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges, including temporary closures and loss of critical revenue from…
Published July 27, 2020
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Government of Canada provides emergency COVID-19 funds to nearly 1,000 organizations delivering essential frontline supports to those fleeing violence and abuse
Even before the COVID-19 emergency, too many Canadians were victims of sexual violence, domestic violence, online child exploitation and human trafficking. In recent months the pandemic has created additional and unprecedented challenges for survivors of sexual and domestic…
Published July 20, 2020
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New public policy on biometrics collection exemption for temporary residence applicants from within Canada in effect until further notice
Recognizing the impact this ongoing service disruption has on applicants in Canada, IRCC has put in place until further notice a public policy to exempt temporary residence applicants applying from within Canada from having to give their biometrics.
Published July 17, 2020
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Extension for temporary residents applying to restore their status
Visitors and study or work permit holders in Canada normally have 90 days after their temporary immigration status expires to apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to restore it.
Published July 15, 2020
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Minister Mendicino announces changes to facilitate online learning for international students
The Minister has announced additional measures to support international students beginning a new program online this fall with a Canadian learning institution, if their institution is offering the program online, so that they can pursue their education while ensuring everyone’s…
Published July 15, 2020