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Canada announces immigration measures supporting Hong Kong residents and Canadians in Hong Kong
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced a new immigration initiative that will attract students and youth from Hong Kong to Canada by offering a new open work permit and broadening their pathways to permanent residency.
Published November 12, 2020
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Government of Canada announces plan to support economic recovery through immigration
The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, tabled the 2021‒2023 Immigration Levels Plan today, which sets out a path for responsible increases to immigration targets to help the Canadian economy recover from COVID-19, drive future growth…
Published October 30, 2020
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Additional points in Express Entry to help increase Francophone immigration outside Quebec
The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced that French-speaking and bilingual candidates will receive additional points under the Express Entry system.
Published October 27, 2020
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IRCC to launch expression of interest process for service delivery improvements projects
As part of its commitment to deliver high quality settlement services to newcomers, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is launching an expression of interest process for service delivery improvements (SDI) funding on October 15, 2020.
Published October 7, 2020
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Government of Canada announces details for opening of 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced details for the opening of the 2020 Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program, building further on the government’s commitment to reuniting families.
Published October 5, 2020
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Government introduces new border measures to protect Canadian public health, provides update on travel restrictions
The Government of Canada is further strengthening the public health presence at the border and enhancing quarantine monitoring.
Published October 2, 2020
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Update on travel restriction exemptions for international students
Learning institutions whose COVID-19 readiness plans have been approved by their provincial or territorial government will soon be able to welcome more international students back to their schools.
Published October 2, 2020
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Update on travel restriction exemptions for extended family members and for compassionate reasons
In response to COVID‑19, Canada has established a multi-layered system, including robust quarantine measures and travel restrictions. These measures have been effective in helping to protect the health and safety of Canadians.
Published October 2, 2020
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IRCC speeding up processing for spousal applications
Today, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, is announcing action to speed up spousal application processing and help families build their lives together in Canada.
Published September 24, 2020
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Ontario Supporting Enhanced Immigration Services for Children and Youth in Care
Additional funding part of strategy to redesign child welfare system.
Published August 28, 2020