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How do Canadians feel about the immigration levels?

Canadians about immigration levels
In 2023, Canada's population reached 40 million, with a 2.7% growth due to immigration. Historically, Canadians have held positive views toward immigrants, with Canada ranked as the most accepting country for immigrants in 2019. Over the last few decades, Canadians' attitudes toward immigrants and immigration have been more positive than...
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Canada launches global immigration center in Romania

global immigration center
On December 6, 2023, Immigration Minister Marc Miller launched a new global immigration center at the Canadian Embassy in Bucharest, Romania. This center, which employs 20 new staff members, is the second of its kind outside of Canada, following the first in the Philippines.  These centers are designed to extend...
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IRCC will continue to hold virtual citizenship ceremonies

citizenship ceremonies
According to the Government of Canada’s response to the petition on citizenship ceremonies, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is considering an online tool for self-administered Oath of Citizenship. The analysis is underway, considering client experience, process integrity, and preserving the importance of citizenship ceremonies.  Video ceremonies introduced in 2020...
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Sudbury considered 39 applications under the 3 RNIP streams

RNIP streams
On December 14, 2023, the City of Greater Sudbury held new rounds of invitations under the three RNIP streams. In this round, Sudbury considered 39 candidates, including 35 candidates via the Conventional Stream, one candidate under the Limited Stream, and three candidates through the Francophone Stream.  Last year, Sudbury invited...
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Sudbury considered new applications under RNIP

new applications under RNIP
On November 28, 2023, the City of Greater Sudbury held a new round of invitations to the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) Program. In this round, Sudbury considered 36 new applications under RNIP, including one candidate under the Limited Stream and two candidates through the Francophone Stream.  The lowest...
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IRCC will empower communities and develop more friendly immigration policies

immigration policies
On October 31, Immigration Minister Marc Miller introduced plans to enhance Canada’s immigration policies. After consulting with stakeholders and the public, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is implementing a strategy to align the labor market and immigration system.  IRCC will explore funding initiatives that enhance community partnerships and services...
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Provincial immigration ministers pledge to collaborate for immigration benefits

Provincial immigration ministers
On November 17, 2023, the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) met in Toronto to discuss Canada's immigration future. Provincial immigration ministers agreed on a coordinated approach to address opportunities and challenges, focusing on economic immigration and support for vulnerable newcomers.  Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) presented a...
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Why do more US citizens immigrate to Canada?

immigrate to Canada
Based on the latest statistics from the US Department of State, around 1 million US citizens reside in Canada. Many Americans immigrate to Canada yearly for various reasons, including a strong job market, excellent post-secondary education, affordable healthcare, streamlined immigration policies, and political stability.  The job market attracts professionals seeking...
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The future will likely necessitate an increase in Canada’s immigration levels

Immigration Levels Plan 
On November 1, 2023, Canada declared its intent to uphold immigration levels at around 500,000 per year in 2025 and 2026. Despite record-breaking current levels, a Royal Bank of Canada report indicates these may need to increase to support the population and labor market demands.  Canada's aging population and low...
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Employment and Social Development Canada updated processing times for LMIA applications

Employment and Social Development Canada
On November 7, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centers, the current average LMIA processing times have increased only for the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program and High-wage and...
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