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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Oath of Citizenship bill introduced in Parliament
OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 22, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement: "Today, the Government...