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August 22, 2021

Canada’s special immigration measures for Afghanistan and how you can help

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published a list on its website of ways that Canadians can assist Afghan refugees amid the return of Taliban rule. Its website also explains the steps it is taking to assist Canadians and...

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September 24, 2020

IRCC speeding up processing for spousal applications

Today, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, is announcing action to speed up spousal application processing and help families build their lives together in Canada.

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September 21, 2020

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of International Development and Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship on International Day of Peace

Today, as we celebrate the International Day of Peace and as the United Nations marks its 75th anniversary, we are reminded that the rules-based international order offers our best hope of both achieving peace and ending this pandemic. Peaceful cooperation...

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August 26, 2020

Facilitative measures to support international students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has made a number of temporary policy changes intended to support international students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including:

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August 24, 2020

New temporary public policy will allow visitors to apply for a work permit without having to leave Canada

Visitors who are currently in Canada and have a valid job offer will be able to apply for an employer-specific work permit and, if approved, receive the permit without having to leave the country, thanks to a new public policy...

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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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