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CBC: Federal government aiming to shrink temporary residents' share of population by 2027
Posted on Tuesday, May 07, 2024 09:54 AM
Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Thursday the federal government is looking to shrink temporary residents' share of Canada's population over the next three years.
Miller said temporary residents made up 6.2 per cent of Canada's population in 2023 and the government is working to reduce that share to 5 per cent by 2027. That would mean a decrease in the temporary resident population of roughly 19 per cent, he said.
"This is not a historical low, driving it down by 19 per cent, but it is...
Global News: Ottawa to propose new asylum rules to allow for faster deportations
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2024 10:11 AM
The Liberal government is proposing to make changes to Canada’s asylum claim system which could speed up the deportation process for rejected applicants from the country.
The proposed amendments were quietly announced two weeks ago in the 2024 federal budget and come as Canada deals with a record number of asylum seekers.
“Budget 2024 also proposes to introduce changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to simplify and streamline the claims process in support of faster decisions and...
Pathway to Licensure for IENs
Posted on Friday, May 03, 2024 02:13 PM
This video provides a quick introduction to the 4-step IEN pathway designed for internationally educated nurses who want to practice in Canada.
Global News: N.S. hits ‘pause’ on immigration nominee program applications for restaurant sector
Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2024 07:36 AM
Nova Scotia has placed a temporary hold on applications from workers in the food and accommodation sector who are seeking immigration through the Nova Scotia Nominee Program, following overwhelming demand.
The program allows the province to nominate skilled workers to settle as permanent residents in Nova Scotia, but officials said a pause was needed.
In March 2023, the program received 460 applications, compared to 830 applications in March of this year.
“It’s great that so many employers and...
CTV News: Families who fled Gaza before applying for special visa must find other way to Canada
Posted on Wednesday, May 01, 2024 07:23 AM
Palestinians who escaped the Gaza Strip no longer qualify for a special program to reunite with extended family members in Canada if they didn't finish applying before they left, the federal government has confirmed.
The government launched a special visa program in January that would offer temporary refuge to as many as 1,000 people in Gaza with extended family in Canada.
But Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada confirmed that people who escaped to Egypt before reaching the second stage...
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