On December 21, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced temporary immigration measures supporting family members of Canadians, permanent residents, Israelis, and Palestinians already in Canada.
Effective immediately, fee-exempt work permits are available to foreign national family members of Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents who have left Israel and the Palestinian Territories since the conflict began.
Special measures related to Canadian citizens and permanent residents are introduced. Canada will prioritize processing permanent residence applications for Palestinians within family-based streams.
Before coming to Canada, individuals must meet all admissibility and eligibility requirements.
Canada is actively facilitating the exit of Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible family members, expressing concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
#IRCC, #Gaza, #Israel, #Hamas, #Palestine
January 6, 2024
The Atlantic Canadian province premiers are displeased by the decrease in immigrants from the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) and unchanged Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allocations in the recent Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026.
They insist on meaningful collaboration with the federal government, given the impact of immigration level changes on the region.
Data indicates a 28.2% drop in new permanent residents through the AIP this year, while PNP saw a 33.1% increase.
However, despite population growth, the unchanged 2026 target for new permanent residents effectively reduces immigration levels under the PNPs.
The premiers urge Ottawa to bolster immigration to meet labour demands and stimulate economic growth.
#AIP, #Atlantic_Immigration, #PNP, #population_growth
January 6, 2024
On December 12, 2023, the Canadian Government updated the International Experience Canada (IEC) program.
This program fosters travel and work collaboration between Canada and other nations, assisting in arranging transportation, job hunting, and accommodation procurement.
The refreshed instructions from December 18 mirror the roster of organizations acknowledged by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in 2018.
Notable amendments include service adjustments, the omission of Memorial University of Newfoundland from the recognized organizations list, the inclusion of International Internship Network (IIN) and Languages Canada, updates to the designations and descriptions of AIESEC Canada, Go International, IAESTE, and International Rural Exchange/A-Way to Work, and clarifications on the IEC program's participation counting methods.
#IEC, #foreign_workers, #work_and_travel
January 6, 2024
On December 18, 2023, Ministers Marc Miller, Melanie Joly, and Ahmed Hussen issued statements acknowledging the crucial role of newcomers, including refugees, in shaping Canada.
They highlighted the changing nature of global migration, driven by increasing conflict, the climate crisis, and the threats migrants face.
The statements reaffirm Canada's commitment to supporting migrants and upholding their rights. It also recognizes the contributions migrants make to their home and host countries.
Canada, as a supporter of the Global Compact for Migration, collaborates with other countries to promote safe and orderly migration and encourages balanced discussions on migrants and refugees.
#Immigration_to_Canada, #International_Migrants_Day
January 6, 2024
