News and Updates

The latest news and announcements on immigration, resettlement and settlement in Canada

Liberals unveil resettlement plan for 1,200 Yazidis and other victims of ISIS, CBC News

Liberals unveil resettlement plan for 1,200 Yazidis and other victims of ISIS, CBC News

Canada plans to resettle 1,200 Yazidi refugees and other survivors of ISIS by the end of this year. Immigration Minister...

U.S. won’t ban Canadian permanent residents, immigration minister says, CBC News

U.S. won’t ban Canadian permanent residents, immigration minister says, CBC News

January 29, 2017 – The federal government moved to clear up confusion that surrounded a U.S. travel ban on citizens...

From refugee to immigration minister: Ahmed Hussen appointed cabinet role, The Globe and Mail

From refugee to immigration minister: Ahmed Hussen appointed cabinet role, The Globe and Mail

Tuesday, January 10 – A former Somali refugee is now overseeing Canada’s federal immigration policies after a cabinet shuffle Tuesday....

Providing timely protection for privately sponsored refugees, Government of Canada

Providing timely protection for privately sponsored refugees, Government of Canada

Providing timely protection to privately sponsored refugees is a priority. Steps are being taken to reduce wait times and reduce...

Temporary public policy to facilitate the sponsorship of Syrian and Iraqi refugees by Groups of Five and Community Sponsors, Government of Canada

Temporary public policy to facilitate the sponsorship of Syrian and Iraqi refugees by Groups of Five and Community Sponsors, Government of Canada

Recognizing the humanitarian crisis in the Middle East, the Temporary public policy to facilitate the sponsorship of Syrian and Iraqi...

Changes to 2017 Parent and Grandparent Program application intake process, Government of Canada

Changes to 2017 Parent and Grandparent Program application intake process, Government of Canada

December 14, 2016—Ottawa, ON – Family reunification is a key immigration commitment of the Government of Canada. The Parent and...

Government of Canada takes early action to improve the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, CNW

Government of Canada takes early action to improve the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, CNW

GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 13, 2016 /CNW/ – Improving access to job opportunities for Canadians and creating the conditions for growth...

Family reunification wait times for immigrants to be cut by half, John McCallum says, CBC News

Family reunification wait times for immigrants to be cut by half, John McCallum says, CBC News

Newcomers to Canada will soon have a much shorter wait to reunite with their spouses, partners and children. Immigration, Refugees...

Improvements to Express Entry on the way, Government of Canada

Improvements to Express Entry on the way, Government of Canada

November 14, 2016—Ottawa, ON—Changes to Express Entry, which will take effect on November 19, are part of a number of...

Key Highlights 2017 Immigration Levels Plan, Government of Canada

Key Highlights 2017 Immigration Levels Plan, Government of Canada

On October 31, 2016, Minister McCallum announced that in 2017, Canada will welcome 300,000 immigrants. Read the news release by clicking...