IRCC Immigration Updates

Refugees

Jun 20, 2023

Inspiring hope and creating opportunities for refugees

"Today, on World Refugee Day, the global community honours the strength and courage of millions of refugees, while showing empathy and understanding for their plight. In Canada, we have a proud histor…

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General News

Jun 16, 2023

Statement from Minister Fraser concerning the Supreme Court’s decision on the Safe Third Country Agreement

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Canadian Council for Refugees v. Canada (Citi…

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Study Permits

Jun 14, 2023

Statement from Minister Fraser concerning reports of international student fraud

Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC), issued the following statement: "There have been recent reports of international students and graduates fac…

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General News

Jun 12, 2023

Canadian businesses welcome changes to the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP)

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that Canada was launching a new federal economic pathway under the EMPP to help Canadian employers hire skilled…

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General News

Jun 06, 2023

Eligible travellers from 13 more countries now qualify for an electronic travel authorization 

On June 6, 2023, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the addition of 13 countries to the electronic travel authorization (eTA) program. Travellers …

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General News

May 18, 2023

Canada and Kenya conclude successful meeting on immigration

“This week, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Sean Fraser, and Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Dr. Alfred Mutua, held a productive …

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General News

May 03, 2023

Trilateral statement on joint commitment to Latin America

The United States, Spain, and Canada hereby announce our intent to partner together to deepen our engagement in Latin America.

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General News

Mar 20, 2023

Minister Fraser marks International Francophonie Day

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement.

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General News

Mar 08, 2023

Statement for International Women’s Day

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement:

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Citizenship

Feb 10, 2023

Statement for Citizenship Ceremony to Mark Black History Month 2023

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today issued the following statement.

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General News

Dec 18, 2022

Statement for International Migrants Day

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International …

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General News

Nov 07, 2022

Ministers Fraser and Petitpas Taylor mark National Francophone Immigration Week

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Cana…

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