IRCC Immigration Updates

General News

Mar 02, 2022

Measures to improve client experience and modernize Canada’s immigration system

Global migration has been upended by the pandemic. Widespread travel restrictions, local public health measures, and constraints on our settlement partners have all had a significant impact on our cli…

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General News

Mar 02, 2022

Additional Immigration Support for Those Affected by the Situation in Ukraine

Canada has been closely monitoring the situation in Ukraine, and remains steadfast in support of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is takin…

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Citizenship

Jan 01, 2022

Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the first Canadian Citizenship Act

“Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Canadian Citizenship Act, a major moment in Canada’s history and a milestone on our journey to full independence and nationhood. Before the Act, the people of …

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General News

Dec 20, 2021

Canada marks International Migrants Day

“For as long as we can remember, freedom of movement has provided human beings with a greater quality of life to meet their changing needs. On this International Migrants Day, we join our friends and …

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General News

Dec 10, 2021

Minister Fraser concludes successful first visit to Guatemala

I was pleased today to conclude a productive visit to Guatemala. As the current Chair of the Central America and Mexico Comprehensive Regional Protection and Solutions Framework (known as MIRPS) Suppo…

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General News

Dec 10, 2021

Minister Fraser marks International Human Rights Day

Canada has a long, proud tradition of standing up for human rights at home and abroad. On this International Human Rights Day, we join our friends and allies around the world in reaffirming and celebr…

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Citizenship

Dec 06, 2021

Reclaiming Indigenous names on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada identity documents

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched a process for Indigenous peoples, residential school survivors and their families to reclaim their Indigenous names on replacement pass…

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Citizenship

Nov 24, 2021

There’s a new regulator of immigration and citizenship consultants. What does this mean?

On November 23, 2021, the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants officially opened.

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General News

Nov 08, 2021

Minister Fraser marks the start of National Francophone Immigration Week 2021

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement:“As the new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, it’s important for me to ma…

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General News

Sep 03, 2021

More than 3,000 Evacuees Arrive in Canada from Afghanistan

The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement

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General News

Aug 11, 2021

Extensions to projects dedicated to empowering racialized newcomer women

The Government of Canada is committed to the full and equal participation of all women and girls, which is essential to Canada’s economic growth and prosperity. That’s why Immigration, Refugees and Ci…

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Refugees

Aug 05, 2021

Canada welcomes first Afghan refugees resettled through the special immigration program

The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Nati…

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