Canada marks International Migrants Day
Ottawa, December 18, 2020 — The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, today...
Minister Mendicino announces increased flexibility in Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot and welcomes practical nurses
December 14, 2020—Ottawa—Today, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced changes to make the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) more flexible for applicants and welcomed the first two practical nurses...
Canada and Italy sign new youth mobility agreement
New International Experience Canada Youth Mobility Agreement will improve labour market access for Canadian and Italian youth December 11, 2020—Ottawa—The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and His Excellency Luigi Di...
IRCC announces opening date of special measures for refugee claimants working in health care during the pandemic
December 9, 2020—Ottawa—Recognizing the considerable contribution and sacrifice health-care workers have made in Canada throughout the pandemic, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced today that on...
Minister Mendicino announces the coming into force of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act
November 26, 2020—Ottawa—The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino announced today that the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act is now in force. This Act provides a statutory framework to regulate immigration and citizenship consultants, and will make...
Minister Mendicino attends roundtable on economic recovery in Atlantic Canada
November 24, 2020—Halifax, NS—The Honourable Marco E.L. Mendicino joined the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council today to discuss the role of immigration in supporting economic recovery in Atlantic Canada. During a virtual roundtable, leaders in the region’s private...
Canada announces immigration measures supporting Hong Kong residents and Canadians in Hong Kong
November 12, 2020—Ottawa—Immigration is a key driver of Canada’s economic growth, and Canada continues to welcome the best and brightest from around the world, who help create jobs for Canadians. As we focus on accelerating our recovery, Canada will continue to be the...
Minister Mendicino marks the start of National Francophone Immigration Week 2020
Ottawa, November 2, 2020 —The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement: “Immigration helps to fuel Canada’s economy and enrich Canadian society. The Government of Canada firmly...
Government of Canada announces plan to support economic recovery through immigration
October 30, 2020—Ottawa—The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, tabled the 2021‒2023 Immigration Levels Plan today, which sets out a path for responsible increases to immigration targets to help the Canadian economy recover...
Additional points for Francophones outside Quebec
Additional points in Express Entry to help increase Francophone immigration outside Quebec October 27, 2020—Ottawa—The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced that French-speaking and bilingual...