News and Updates

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

Government of Canada increases sponsorship opportunities for Sponsorship Agreement Holders

Government of Canada increases sponsorship opportunities for Sponsorship Agreement Holders

News release February 17, 2023—Ottawa—Canada continues to be a global leader in refugee resettlement and integration. Since the Private Sponsorship of...

Canada to reduce work experience requirements for caregivers and provide pathways to permanent residence

Canada to reduce work experience requirements for caregivers and provide pathways to permanent residence

News release February 10, 2023—Scarborough, Ontario – For decades, caregivers from abroad have played an invaluable role in supporting families in...

Canada extends and expands open work permit program for Hong Kong residents

Canada extends and expands open work permit program for Hong Kong residents

News release February 6, 2023—Scarborough, Ontario—Canada continues to stand by Hong Kong residents and supports the freedom and democracy that are...

Canada Meets Its Francophone Immigration Target in 2022

Canada Meets Its Francophone Immigration Target in 2022

News release January 23, 2023—Sturgeon Falls, Ontario—Immigration is a core value in Canada and reflects the cultural mosaic that shapes our...

Canada doubles immigration program for out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area 

News release January 20, 2023—Mississauga, Ontario—The Government of Canada continues to deliver innovative immigration measures, such as creating pathways for out-of-status...

Canada expands pilot to help more skilled refugees build their careers in Canada, giving employers access to a new pool of talent

News release December 13, 2022—Ottawa—Canada is an international leader in refugee resettlement and integration, having resettled more refugees than any other...

Supporting gender equality by addressing barriers to employment

News release December 9, 2022—Halifax—The Government of Canada is committed to the full and equal participation of all women and...

Employers and temporary workers to benefit from family work permits to address labour shortages

News release December 2, 2022—Edmonton—The pace of Canada’s economic recovery has made it hard for employers, including those in the tourism...

Government of Canada allowing more international youth to work and travel in Canada

News release December 1, 2022—Banff, Alberta—Canada benefits when diverse, engaged, and empowered youth are able to come from abroad to gain...

Solving labour shortages in key sectors like health care, construction, and transportation: Workers from 16 new occupations now eligible for permanent residence

News release November 16, 2022—Ottawa – Immigration is not just good for our communities and our economy. It is essential. That...