2023 March 3 Manila, Philippines —Given the importance of the Indo-Pacific region and its impact on Canadians, a comprehensive and inclusive strategy is crucial to guide Canada’s actions. To this end, Canada is investing in fostering ties between Canadians and the region as part of its Indo-Pacific Strategy. Rechie Valdez, Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Streetsville, announced...
Category: Immigration
Canada announces extension of post-graduation work permits for up to 18 months to retain high-skilled talent
2023 March 17 TORONTO- The federal government will allow thousands of foreign nationals with recently expired or expiring post-graduation work permits to extend their stays in Canada by up to 18 months, a relief for temporary residents who faced the possibility of leaving the country. “We want to continue to hang on to that talent...
Canada to hire more Filipino healthcare workers
The Philippines remains Canada's top source of immigrants, followed by India, China, and Iran.
Quebec premier says Roxham Road must be ‘priority’ for Trudeau at meeting with Biden
Quebec’s premier is asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to make the flow of migrants across an irregular border crossing in southern Quebec a priority during a meeting next month with U.S. President Joe Biden. In a letter to Trudeau dated Sunday, François Legault wrote that the federal government urgently needs to renegotiate an agreement with...
The money required for proof of funds for Express Entry applicants.
Applicants to two of the three programs within Express Entry must show proof of funds as a minimum requirement for program eligibility. The proof of funds is a requirement that a potential Canadian immigrant must demonstrate to the IRCC before applying for permanent residency. The IRCC acknowledges the importance of having proof of funds as...
Canada aims to welcome 465,000 new permanent residents in 2023, 485,000 in 2024 and 500,000 in 2025.
Canada breaks record by welcoming over 550,000 new international students in 2022 Canada now hosts over 800,000 international students, according to the new data presented by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), which is a record for the country. In 2022, Canada welcomed a record 551,405 of international students from 184 countries. This is an...
Concerns about labour trafficking increase amid higher demand for migrant workers in Canada
TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New research shows that employer discrimination, unsafe working conditions and gaps in government policy put migrant workers at risk of being exploited once they arrive in Canada. FCJ Refugee Centre and the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking’s newly released report, It Happens Here: Labour Exploitation Among Migrant...
Quebec premier wants Trudeau to discourage asylum seekers from coming to Canada
"It's about time that Justin Trudeau makes a new tweet to say, 'Don't come anymore,' because we've exceeded our welcoming capacity," Quebec Premier François Legault said.
EMBASSY DISCUSSES FILIPINO DIASPORA WITH FEDERAL SENATOR, DR. FLORDELIZ ‘GIGI’ OSLER
Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Francisco Noel R. Fernandez III of the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa exchanged ideas with Senator Flordeliz “Gigi” Osler on programs to support the Filipino diaspora across Canada. Over the luncheon on Thursday, 8 December 2022, Fernandez provided updates on the Credentials Recognition in Canada (CRC) Project being implemented by the Philippine Posts in...
Ottawa calls for project proposals that help internationally trained health workers
A program announced Monday will fund projects to remove barriers preventing qualified new Canadians from working in health care, the federal immigration minister said. Sean Fraser said Ottawa’s call for proposals is aimed at tackling major health labour shortages and the underemployment of internationally trained health professionals. The government will put $90 million toward projects...