2025 August 1 Ottawa—Canada remains deeply concerned about the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Today, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the extension of measures for Palestinians who are in Canada and unable to return home. The Government of Canada first introduced these special measures in December 2023. They allow Palestinians in Canada,...
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Canada invests in services to support economic integration and fill labour market shortages
2025 July 23 Ottawa— Canada’s new government has a mandate to build a strong economy by attracting the best talent in the world and filling key labour shortages. Today, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced more than $3.2 billion over three years across more than 520 organizations outside Quebec to improve the integration of newcomers, including into the job...
Canada Eliminates Extra CRS Points for Valid Job Offers in Express Entry
2025 March 25 Ottawa, Canada — Express Entry candidates will no longer receive additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for having a valid job offer, even if the offer is supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), according to the latest Ministerial Instructions released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The change, which took effect on March 25,...
Canada takes action to support housing with new immigration measures
2025 March 7 Toronto—Immigration is essential to our country’s economic success and growth. To meet the growing demand for housing, Canada needs a strong construction and skilled trades workforce, and immigrants play a vital role in fulfilling these needs. Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the government’s intent to introduce a number of new measures to support Canada’s construction industry. These measures...
Canada renews commitment to welcome people affected by the conflict in Sudan
2025 February 20 Ottawa—Canada’s approach to immigration supports community needs, economic objectives and humanitarian responsibilities. A key part of these responsibilities is Canada’s long-standing commitment to protecting the world’s most vulnerable, including people affected by the conflict in Sudan. After violence erupted in Khartoum on April 15, 2023, Canada took on a leadership role, organizing discussions with like-minded countries to coordinate...
International Experience Canada launches immersive marketing campaign to inspire Canadian youth to explore the world
2025 February 13 Toronto—The International Experience Canada (IEC) Program empowers young Canadians with opportunities abroad that will help shape their future. IEC facilitates international experiences for young Canadians to gain invaluable skills, broaden their horizons, and return home ready to thrive in today’s global job market. Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the launch...
Canada continues to strengthen border security and immigration integrity
2025 January 16 Ottawa – Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, provided key updates on the impacts of recent measures to reinforce the integrity of our shared border with the United-States (U.S.) and our immigration system. These ongoing efforts include Canada’s Border Plan, released in December 2024. Together, Immigration,...
Canada takes action to reduce fraud in Express Entry system
2024 December 23 Ottawa—The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening the integrity of the country’s immigration system and bringing some of the world’s best and brightest to work in Canada. As part of ongoing efforts to prevent and reduce fraud, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that Express Entry candidates will no longer receive...
New International Student Program regulations take effect
2024 November 15 Ottawa—Canada’s diverse and inclusive society, high-quality educational institutions and potential opportunities to work or immigrate after graduation have made Canada a leading destination for students from around the world. The International Student Program must be sustainable, and students must be protected from abuse within the system. Over the past year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has...
Canada to reduce immigration by 20% in 2025
2024 October 28 Canada is scaling back on targets for admissions of permanent residents and temporary residents. Permanent resident targets Canada is reducing its targets for permanent resident admissions in the Immigration Levels Plan. The revised targets are as follows: 395,000 for 2025 (down from 485,000), 380,000 for 2026 (down from 500,000), and 365,000 for 2027 (also down from 500,000)....
Enhancing the vitality of Francophone communities by welcoming French-speaking international students and immigrants
2024 August 14 Church Point, Nova Scotia—Francophone immigration plays a crucial role in strengthening our national identity. This is why Canada is redoubling its efforts to welcome French-speaking newcomers who will enrich the linguistic, social, cultural and economic fabric of Francophone minority communities (FMCs). Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that the new Francophone...
Free replacement documents and measures for people affected by the 2024 wildfire season
2024 July 22 Ottawa—Last year, Canada experienced the worst wildfire season on record, which threatened the health, safety and economic stability of people in Canada and their communities. Canada’s climate is warming twice as fast as the global average. As our climate continues to change, extreme hot temperatures will become more frequent and more intense due to climate change. This will...