The Canadian government issues many immigration documents after someone applies for one of the federal immigration programs. Temporary and permanent residents use these documents to show their eligibility when applying for services and other benefits. Service providers need to have a basic understanding of the different immigration categories and statuses to best serve their clients.
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Federal government formally bans top echelons of Iranian regime from entering Canada
The Canadian Press Monday, November 14, 2022
OTTAWA - The federal government has formally banned the top echelons of the Iranian regime from Canada, with a new, rarely used designation now in place that allows border agents to deny foreigners access to the country.
Federal…
Published November 17, 2022
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‘Surprising and scandalous’: Take migrant detainees out of provincial jails, critics tell Ottawa
Irem Koca The Star Mon., Nov. 14, 2022
OTTAWA — Two former federal cabinet ministers called on the government Monday to end the practice of incarcerating refugee claimants and migrants in provincial jails on administrative grounds.
“The facts are now out. The stories are public…
Published November 17, 2022
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Canada spent millions to upgrade its systems. Why are immigration backlogs still so bad?
Nicholas Keung The Star Tue., Nov. 15, 2022
When Ian Bromley invited his girlfriend to come from Costa Rica and visit him after Canada’s border had reopened, the Toronto man thought it would be a few weeks before she could get her visa.
After trying unsuccessfully to navigate the…
Published November 17, 2022
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New data shows big boost in hiring at Canada’s immigration department. ‘What were they doing?’
Nicholas Keung The Star Mon., Nov. 14, 2022
Only eight months into 2022, Canada already received almost as many permanent and temporary resident applications it did in 2019 before the pandemic.
After a two-year slump, the engine of the country’s immigration system is running…
Published November 15, 2022
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Canada identifies international students as ‘ideal immigrants’ but supports are lacking
Published: November 9, 2022 The Conversation Isaac Garcia-Sitton
The number of international students in Canada has steadily increased over the last decade, contributing approximately $22 billion to the Canadian economy, and an estimated $5.1 billion in annual revenues to…
Published November 15, 2022
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Quebec looks to fast-track permanent residency for francophone immigrants
CBC News · Posted: Nov 09, 2022
Quebec could be accepting more immigrants — but only if they're francophones.
Premier François Legault's government, which was firmly opposed to increasing the number of immigrants, might create a new program or category that would target…
Published November 9, 2022
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Why are migrant farm workers calling for permanent residence status for all? A Niagara lawyer explains
Zahraa Hmood St. Catherine’s Standard Tue., Nov. 8, 2022
Mandip Grewal is a staff lawyer with the Niagara Community Legal Clinic, focused on handling the legal concerns of seasonal farm workers in the Niagara region, particularly Niagara-on-the-Lake. "I've seen workers speak…
Published November 9, 2022
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With record Canadian immigration targets, housing fears soar, but anxieties are unfounded, experts say
Yvette Brend · CBC News · Posted: Nov 08, 2022
Finding enough workers to assemble pre-built walls and floors at the Etobicoke plant where Paul Askett manages manufacturing is a grind.
He's hoping that a record wave of new Canadians expected over the next three years will help…
Published November 9, 2022
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Dissidents ask Canada to extend immigration lifeline for those fleeing Hong Kong
Steven Chase November 6th 2022 The Globe and Mail
Human-rights activists and former pro-democracy legislators from Hong Kong, in self-imposed exile around the world, are calling on Ottawa to extend and expand a program that helps residents fleeing the former British colony to…
Published November 7, 2022
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Canada's plan for more immigrants aims to boost workforce, but experts say they'll need support
Geoff Nixon · CBC News · Posted: Nov 06, 2022
A plan to welcome a record number of immigrants to Canada includes bringing in needed workers, but experts and employers say more could be done to help newcomers arrive and thrive in their new home.
The federal government wants to see…
Published November 7, 2022