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Ottawa announced millions in funding for support asylum seekers

asylum seekers
On July 18, 2023, the Federal Government announced increased support for asylum seekers in Canada due to the rising number of people claiming asylum. The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Sean Fraser, announced a one-time injection of approximately $212 million in funding into the Interim Housing Assistance...
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Canada eased permanent residency requirements for Hong Kong nationals

permanent residency requirements for Hong Kong
On July 11, 2023, the Government of Canada eased permanent residency requirements for Hong Kong nationals. Canada removed the education requirement for Hong Kong nationals applying for permanent residency under the Canadian work experience stream (Stream B) starting August 15, 2023.   This amendment simplifies the application process and expands eligibility...
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LMIA processing times updated

LMIA processing times
On July 10, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the LMIA processing times for LMIA applications under various streams.  Service Canada is committed to providing all Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) applicants excellent client service and acknowledges the significance of the program in solving Canada's labor shortages and...
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Canada’s Start-Up Visa program is attracting new permanent residents

Canada's Start-Up Visa program
Canada's Start-Up Visa program (SUV) helped more foreign nationals become permanent residents of Canada this year compared to last year, according to the latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In the first four months of 2023, the SUV welcomed 195 new permanent residents, an increase of 8.3%...
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The City of Greater Sudbury considered 53 applications under the RNIP draw

RNIP draw
On June 28, 2023, the City of Greater Sudbury held a new round of invitations for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP draw). In this round, Sudbury considered 53 candidates.  The lowest score of these draws was 250 points, ten points lower than in the previous draw. Last year,...
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Immigration Minister announced Canada’s new Tech Talent Strategy

Tech Talent Strategy
On June 27, 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), launched Canada's first-ever Tech Talent Strategy at Collision 2023. The strategy aims to help businesses in Canada compete by attracting highly skilled workers in in-demand occupations and promoting Canada as a destination for digital nomads.  The...
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CBSA charged an Indian agent for immigration violations

CBSA charged an Indian agent for immigration violations
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has charged Indian national Brijesh Mishra with immigration-related offenses, including unauthorized representation or advice for consideration, counseling misrepresentation, misrepresentation (direct or indirect misrepresentation and communicating false information), and non-compliance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).  The charges stem from an investigation initiated...
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Service Canada opened new 10-day passport service locations

Service Canada
Service Canada announced the opening of seven new 10-day passport service locations across the country, making it easier and more convenient for Canadians to obtain their passports promptly.  These locations include Prince George in British Columbia, Lac-Megantic, Gaspe, Saint-Georges, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts in Quebec, and Timmins and Dryden in Ontario. This move...
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Canada’s population has now surpassed 40 million people

Canada's population
Canada's population has reached a significant milestone, hitting 40 million people just before 3 pm on Friday, June 16. According to Statistics Canada, the country's population growth rate currently stands at 2.7%, its highest since 1957 during the postwar baby boom. This growth rate is due to a few factors,...
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Supreme Court of Canada upholds Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement

Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement
The Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement to manage the flow of asylum seekers across their common border has been considered legal by Canada's highest court.  Refugees are obligated by the agreement to apply for asylum in the first of the two nations they arrive in; if their application is denied...
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