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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Ministers responsible for immigration meet to jointly plan for the future of immigration in Canada amid COVID-19
July 24, 2020— The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration met virtually today to talk about the role of immigration at this unprecedented moment in Canadian history. Immigration was a...
Canada and Nigeria working to combat migrant smuggling, human trafficking and irregular migration
July 29, 2020—Ottawa –The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to fighting human trafficking, migrant smuggling,...
Passport services in Canada resuming by mail and by appointment for travel in less than 30 days
July 31, 2020—Ottawa, Ontario—The Government of Canada has started the gradual resumption of some passport services in Canada. Starting today, Canadians can apply for a passport by mail. If...