How new UK immigration system compares with Canada
To immigrate to the United Kingdom, starting in January 2021, it will be necessary not only to have a work contract with a permit, but also to qualify under a new points system.
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Invitations to apply BCPNP Online service outage notice: August 6, 2020. Visit our news page for more information. Periodically, we invite the highest scoring registrants in each category to apply to the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). We then nominate...
Ministers Mendicino, Champagne and Gould mark World Refugee Day
Ottawa, June 20, 2020—The Honourable Marco E.L. Mendicino, M.P., P.C., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Karina Gould, M.P., Minister of International...
Canada continues to explore innovative solutions for refugees
June 25, 2020—Ottawa—The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today reaffirmed Canada’s ongoing commitment to exploring innovative solutions for refugees during the virtual Annual Tripartite Consultations on Resettlement...
Statement from the Honourable Marco Mendicino in celebration of Canada Day
Ottawa, July 1, 2020—The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement: “Happy Canada Day 2020! “This Canada Day is certainly one that we will all remember. “The pandemic has changed the way that we...
Citizenship change benefits couples with fertility issues and same-sex couples
July 9, 2020—Ottawa—Canadian families are as diverse as Canadians themselves, and everyone deserves the same rights and opportunities, no matter who they love or how they identify. In recognition of the diversity of Canadian families, the Honourable Marco E. L....
Minister Mendicino announces changes to facilitate online learning for international students
July 14, 2020—Ottawa—International students make immense cultural and social contributions to Canada, and generate more than $21 billion in economic activity. Since the onset of the pandemic, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and...
Measures to support international students during the COVID-19 pandemic
A number of temporary policy changes intended to support international students, learning institutions and other stakeholders in Canada’s education sector have been implemented since March 2020, including: International students who had a valid study permit, or who...
Statement from Minister Mendicino regarding Major League Baseball in Canada during COVID-19
Ottawa, July 18, 2020 —The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement: “Over the last several weeks, the Government of Canada has worked closely with Major League Baseball and all...