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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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COVID Alert Available for Download Beginning Today
Privacy-First, Made-in-Ontario App Notifies Users of Potential Exposure to COVID-19.
Published July 31, 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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Ontario Takes Steps to Improve Child Welfare System
New strategy focuses on prevention and early intervention to keep more families together.
Published July 29, 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
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Ontario Launches Long-Term Care Pilot Project to Help End Hallway Health Care
Province partners with North York General Hospital to give vulnerable patients direct access from hospital to long-term care.
Published July 14, 2020