Government of Canada announces new policy to help former international students live in, work in and continue contributing to Canada
January 8, 2021—Ottawa—International students bring so much to Canada, contributing over $21 billion annually to our economy and supporting the vitality of our communities. Yet the pandemic has presented myriad challenges for international students. Most notably, for...
Top 5 Reasons to choose Canada
Canada is one of the friendliest places on earth It is also considered one of the safest places to move to. So, if you are searching for a secure place, Canada is the best choice. Canada is family-friendly. it was ranked 4th overall on the HSBC Expat Explorer Survey...
Canadian immigration candidates now only need to provide highest degree for ECA
Candidates who apply for immigration to Canada need to present documents demonstrating that their foreign certificates have a valid Canadian equivalent. This document is called the Educational Accreditation Assessment. IRCC Accredited Service Provider to deal with...
Canadian ranked five among top countries in the world for its immigration policies
Canada got the fourth-highest score in a recent survey that ranks the policy performance of 52 countries. The Migration Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) is a comprehensive international standard for integration policies. These government policies affect how easy it is...
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...