Announcement related to a call for proposals under the foreign credential recognition program
Delivered Monday, December 5, 2022, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Good morning, everyone, and a big thank-you to my friend, Sean Casey, for the very kind introduction this morning. I’m very glad to be joining you virtually today from Ottawa, the traditional...
Canada to welcome 500,000 new immigrants in 2025
The Immigration Levels Plan acts as a guide for the number of immigrants Canada aims to welcome over the next three years. Canada has just released its Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025. Canada will aim to welcome 465,000 new immigrants in 2023. The target will rise...
Transitioning to online applications for permanent residence
As part of efforts to modernize Canada’s immigration system and improve client service, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is transitioning to 100% online applications for most permanent immigration programs. Since March 31, 2021, some clients have...
A stronger immigration system that better serves newcomers
continues to be a destination of choice for people looking for a new place to work, study, and build their lives.
Tackling immigration backlogs to help Canadian businesses grow
August 24, 2022—Ottawa—Canada is a destination of choice for people looking for a new place to work, study and build their lives with their families, and immigration is key to helping employers fill hundreds of thousands of vacant positions across the country and grow...
Canada to increase length of stay Super Visa to 5 years per entry
IRCC has just announced significant enhancements to the Parents and Grandparents Super Visa. These enhancements will make it easier for Canadians to reunite with their parents and grandparents in Canada and will allow super visa holders to stay for a longer period of...