The Canadian Centre to End Human Traffic and Covenant House Vancouver praised Ottawa's new immigration strategy but criticized its failure to fully address human trafficking and exploitation of newcomers and migrant workers.
Both organizations identified gaps in the system last year and commended the Government for including many of their suggestions.
However, they expressed disappointment with the omission of critical actions like open work permits, family reunification, and a permanent residency pathway for low-wage migrant workers and urged immediate implementation of these measures.
#IRCC, #human_trafficking, #exploitation, #foreign_workers
November 17, 2023
On November 8, 2023, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Marc Miller, announced a $85,000 grant for the Université de l’Ontario français to support the Observatoire en immigration francophone au Canada.
This initiative will establish an oversight committee to define the observatory's mission and governance, address Francophone immigration research concerns, and guide the Government of Canada's efforts in this area.
A portion of the funds will go towards a survey on Francophone immigration research needs in Canada. This endeavour underscores Canada's commitment to promoting Francophone immigration outside Quebec, enriching cultural and linguistic diversity, and bolstering local economies.
#IRCC, #Miller, #Francophone_immigration, #Quebec
https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/government-canada-funds-research-francophone-222000225.html
November 12, 2023
The Government of Canada has extended temporary measures for Sudanese nationals in Canada until October 27, 2024.
This allows them to extend their stay or change their status as visitors, students, or temporary workers free of charge due to the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
The conflict has claimed over 9,000 lives and displaced 5.6 million people.
The measures prioritize the processing of temporary and permanent residence applications for those in Sudan. Applicants with ongoing applications do not need to reapply.
#Sudan, #IRCC
November 12, 2023
Despite business appeals for increased immigration, Quebec will maintain its 50,000 levels for 2024 and 2025.
In addition, Premier Francois Legault announced new rules, including a French test for some Temporary Foreign Workers to renew their work permits.
He emphasized the importance of French for long-term immigration.
Lower immigration levels are maintained despite labour shortages, a falling birth rate, and an aging population, as Legault cites difficulties integrating higher numbers.
The government believes an influx of non-French-speaking immigrants is causing a language decline.
#Quebec, #Legault, #labour_shortages, #immigration_levels, #temporary_foreign_workers, #foreign_workers, #Francophone_immigration
https://globalnews.ca/news/9244823/quebec-immigration-legault-federal-levels/
November 8, 2023
