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A review of Canadian immigration in 2021

Kareem El-Assal — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 13:00:51 +0000

The onset of the coronavirus pandemic changed the course of Canada’s immigration system in 2020 and while things have stabilized, the pandemic caused IRCC to make major adjustments in 2021. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) entered 2021 facing difficult circumstances. Immigration application backlogs were growing, many newcomers such as Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) […]

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Trudeau unveils Canada’s new immigration system priorities

Kareem El-Assal — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 19:26:33 +0000

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has just revealed the new mandate letters he has submitted to his cabinet. In Canada, the Prime Minister issues mandate letters outlining the priorities they expect their ministers to pursue during the federal government’s time in power. Get a Free Canadian Immigration Evaluation Each minister and their respective department then […]

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Canada welcomed historic 45,000 new immigrants in September

Kareem El-Assal — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 14:20:46 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has confirmed to ɫ�� that Canada landed a stunning 45,000 new immigrants in September. This figure is easily the highest in modern Canadian history and is among the highest monthly totals in Canadian history. Unfortunately, the lack of historical records leaves us unable to confirm where the September 2021 […]

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IRCC’s immigrant settlement funding by province/territory for 2021-22

Kareem El-Assal — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:11:00 +0000

An internal memo reveals how IRCC is spending its $1.7 billion settlement budget during the 2021-22 Canadian government fiscal year (April 1 until March 31). ɫ�� obtained the memo via an access to information request to the Canadian government. One of the more noteworthy aspects of the memo is how the Department of Immigration, […]

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Nearly 40,000 immigrants welcomed by Canada in July 2021

Kareem El-Assal — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 09:00:41 +0000

Canada remains on track to welcome 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021, according to Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino. In a new interview with Reuters, the federal government revealed that Canada welcomed about 39,500 new immigrants in July, even more than the 35,700 admitted in June. Find Out if You’re Eligible for Canadian Immigration Under the […]

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Canada extends immigration agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador

Shelby Thevenot — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:00:06 +0000

This week, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino announced a one-year extension to the federal government’s immigration agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador. Canada’s immigration minister made the announcement along with Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey, on August 12. Discover if You’re Eligible for Canadian Immigration First signed in 2016, the agreement outlines the objectives for federal-provincial […]

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Canada allocates $100 million to support integration of newcomers during pandemic

Alexandra Miekus — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 09:00:15 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced $100 million in funding to ensure settlement services for newcomers meet their needs during the pandemic. The funding will be rolled out over the next three years and is aimed at adapting the delivery of settlement services to newcomers so they reflect the pandemic and post-pandemic context. […]

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Canada now accepts citizenship applications online

Shelby Thevenot — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:00:17 +0000

Canadian permanent residents can now submit applications for citizenship online. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched a new online tool that allows citizenship applications to be submitted online. Get help applying for Canadian citizenship As of August 11, IRCC has opened the online portal to single applicants over the age of 18. It […]

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Canada working on vaccine passport for international travel

Kareem El-Assal — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:56:32 +0000

The Canadian government is working with provinces, territories, and Indigenous communities to introduce a pan-Canadian proof of vaccination credential. The federal government expects the credential to be available early this fall. At a press conference this afternoon, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino noted that the purpose of the credential is to make it easier for those […]

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IRCC: Canada welcomed over 35,000 new immigrants in June

Kareem El-Assal — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:00:50 +0000

Canada recorded its strongest month for new permanent resident arrivals during the pandemic in June 2021, according to the office of Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino. In a recent Globe and Mail article, the minister says “We are going to make good on our commitment to land 401,000 new permanent residents.” Find Out if You’re Eligible […]

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