IRCC announces opening date of special measures for refugee claimants working in health care during the pandemic

Dec 9, 2020

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

Nov 26, 2020

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 

Nov 24, 2020

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

Nov 12, 2020

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

Nov 2, 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...