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August 14, 2020

Pathway to permanent residency recognizes exceptional service of asylum claimants on front lines of COVID-19 pandemic

Front-line workers play a critical role in keeping Canadians healthy. In recognition of their exceptional service, today the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced a temporary measure that will provide a pathway to...

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August 13, 2020

Canada sets up task force to support survivors and others affected by the tragedy in Beirut

The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement:

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July 31, 2020

Passport services in Canada resuming by mail and by appointment for travel in less than 30 days

The Government of Canada has started the gradual resumption of some passport services in Canada.

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July 29, 2020

Canada and Nigeria working to combat migrant smuggling, human trafficking and irregular migration

The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to fighting human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and irregular migration as a series of initiatives were unveiled in Nigeria.

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July 25, 2020

Ministers responsible for immigration meet to jointly plan for the future of immigration in Canada amid COVID-19

The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration met virtually today to talk about the role of immigration at this unprecedented moment in Canadian history. Immigration was a Canadian advantage before the pandemic, immigrants are helping Canadians through the pandemic right...

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July 18, 2020

Statement from Minister Mendicino regarding Major League Baseball in Canada during COVID-19

Statement from Minister Mendicino regarding Major League Baseball in Canada during COVID-19

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July 14, 2020

Measures to support international students during the COVID-19 pandemic

A number of temporary policy changes intended to support international students, learning institutions and other stakeholders in Canada’s education sector have been implemented since March 2020.

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July 14, 2020

Minister Mendicino announces changes to facilitate online learning for international students

International students make immense cultural and social contributions to Canada, and generate more than $21 billion in economic activity. Since the onset of the pandemic, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, has made a...

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July 9, 2020

Citizenship change benefits couples with fertility issues and same-sex couples

Canadian families are as diverse as Canadians themselves, and everyone deserves the same rights and opportunities, no matter who they love or how they identify.

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July 1, 2020

Statement from the Honourable Marco Mendicino in celebration of Canada Day

The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement:

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