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...
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...
The Philippines remains Canada's top source of immigrants, followed by India, China, and Iran.
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...
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 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...
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...
"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.
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...
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...