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Immigration in 2023 is expected to surpass record targets for this year

Immigration in 2023
Immigration in 2023 is expected to surpass record targets for this year, Canada's immigration rate is set to exceed the targets outlined in the 2023-2025 Immigration Levels Plan, with 232,120 new permanent residents alone in the first half of 2023. If this trend continues, there could be a total of...
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IRCC made Multi-Factor Authentication mandatory for GCKey accounts

Authentication mandatory for GCKey accounts
Starting July 31, 2023, IRCC made multi-factor authentication mandatory for all GCKey accounts and representatives to prevent unauthorized access to personal information.  The new authentication must be set up for new accounts or for signing into existing accounts. It must be used each time GCKey is used to access the...
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Sudbury considered 54 new applications under the RNIP

Sudbury considered 54 new applications under the RNIP
On July 31, 2023, the City of Greater Sudbury held a new round of invitations for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP). In this round, Sudbury considered 54 candidates, including one drawn through the Francophone Stream. The lowest score of these draws was 240 points, ten points lower than...
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Sudbury received an increase in the RNIP allotment to attract and retain more skilled immigrants

RNIP allotment
The Government of Canada increased the RNIP allotment of foreign nationals allowed to immigrate to Sudbury in northern Ontario through the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) by 58.4% last week to 515 from 325. The RNIP is a five-year program that recruits skilled immigrants to work in smaller communities...
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Atlantic Immigration Program benefits from the renewed Atlantic Growth Strategy

Atlantic Growth Strategy
Canada's AIP has received a boost with the renewal and revitalization of the Atlantic Growth Strategy (AGS). The AIP is crucial for Atlantic Canada's need for a skilled and diverse workforce.  The AGS aims to accelerate the sustainable growth of the Atlantic Canadian economy. The AIP is significant in reaching...
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IRCC increases the number of resettlement openings for human rights defenders

human rights defenders
On July 25, 2023, IRCC announced expanding the global human rights defenders stream, increasing the number of resettlement spaces for human rights defenders and their families from 250 to 500.  This initiative reflects Canada's dedication to providing a safe haven for those who risk their lives for fundamental freedoms and...
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Marc Miller is new Immigration Minister of Canada

new Immigration Minister of Canada
On July 26, 2023, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made significant changes to his cabinet. Marc Miller is now the new Immigration Minister of Canada, a Member of Parliament from Quebec, and former Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations.  Sean Fraser, the previous Immigration Minister, is now Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and...
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Virtual citizenship ceremonies help the Canadian Government reduce the backlog

Virtual citizenship ceremonies
The Canadian Government will soon allow new citizens to take the Virtual citizenship oath without attending a mass swearing-in ceremony. This move will reduce the backlog of citizenship applications, shorten the application processing time, and make it easier for low-income working people to become citizens.  The Government has seen a...
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IRCC fastens the processing of spousal TRVs, helping more families reunite

processing of spousal TRVs
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have fastened the processing of spousal TRVs to just 30 days for applicants who have already applied for permanent residency in Canada. This means that applicants no longer need to wait in their home countries for IRCC to make a decision but can instead...
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The Canadian Government needs more immigrants to improve the economy

economy
The Canadian Government needs more immigrants to improve the economy as Canada faces an aging population, a new report suggests that the country needs to increase immigration to balance the demographic. According to the report, the working-age population would have to grow by 2.2% annually through 2040 to maintain the...
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