IRCC Immigration Updates

General News

Dec 18, 2024

Statement for International Migrants Day

As the world evolves, more people than ever are making the life-changing decision to leave their homes in search of safety and opportunity. Migrants and refugees bring skills, innovation and cultural …

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Study Permits

Nov 15, 2024

New International Student Program regulations take effect

Canada’s diverse and inclusive society, high-quality educational institutions and potential opportunities to work or immigrate after graduation have made Canada a leading destination for students from…

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General News

Nov 12, 2024

Minister Miller to hold media scrum following a discussion with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade

he Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum following a speaking program with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, which will focus on the 20…

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General News

Nov 04, 2024

Minister Miller celebrates National Francophone Immigration Week by highlighting the vital importance of Francophone immigration to Canada

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship made the following statement to celebrate National Francophone Immigration Week.

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General News

Oct 30, 2024

Temporary measures to support people affected by the crisis in Lebanon

The situation in Lebanon remains volatile and unpredictable due to violent and intensifying clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, including daily rocket and missile fire as well as air strikes. As con…

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Permanent Residency

Oct 28, 2024

New pathway to permanent residence for families of the victims of flight PS752

Canada is committed to supporting those affected by the tragic event involving Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (PS752).

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Permanent Residency

Oct 24, 2024

IRCC to provide media technical briefing on Immigration Levels

IRCC to provide media technical briefing on Immigration Levels

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Permanent Residency

Oct 24, 2024

2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan

Each year, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship tables the Immigration Levels Plan, a forward-looking snapshot of immigration targets for the next three years.

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General News

Oct 24, 2024

Government of Canada reduces immigration

Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan: a plan that will pause population growth in the short term to ach…

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Citizenship

Oct 16, 2024

Minister Miller to attend citizenship ceremony in Winnipeg

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 80 of Canada’s newest citizens from 15 different countries at a ceremony in Winnipeg. Citizenship Judge Suza…

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General News

Oct 16, 2024

Financial assistance for Gazans arriving in Canada

Canada remains deeply concerned about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and the scale of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Since Hamas’ terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, Canada has been…

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General News

Oct 10, 2024

Supporting cross-border mobility for Indigenous Peoples

Colonial borders have had profound impacts on Indigenous Peoples. They have put stress on families, kinship, cultural ties, traditional practices, language preservation and revitalization, governance,…

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