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Statistics released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveal that the number of international students being granted permanent residence is growing.

Figures show 8,565 former international students became permanent residents in 2005, compared to 19,330 in the first three quarters of 2023.

During the time-frame documented in the official dataset, Ontario maintained its position as the province that admits the highest number of permanent residents with prior study permit holder...

A new report from the auditor general of Canada released Thursday warns that while progress has been made, the federal government must improve its management of immigration programs to reduce permanent residency backlogs.

Auditor General Karen Hogan's report also said the federal government doesn't know whether it is making progress on  reducing barriers and inequities for minorities, and must speed up efforts to modernize the delivery of employment insurance, Old Age Security and the Canada...

Health ministers from across the country wrapped up two days of meetings in Charlottetown Thursday and their federal counterpart says he is taking five "concrete" priorities home to Ottawa as a result of it.

Federal Health Minister Mark Holland listed those items in a communique after groups representing doctors and nurses demanded the ministers leave the gathering "with a clear commitment to urgent action."

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Canada's Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Health and Ministers responsible for mental health and addiction concluded a successful meeting in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Ministers held productive discussions on shared priorities, including the health workforce, health data, mental health and addiction, and public health.

All governments are taking action. Governments are making significant investments to improve the health care services Canadians and their families...

Are you an internationally educated nurse? World Education Services WES is surveying IENs in Ontario to better understand how many IENs living in Ontario are not registered or practicing in the province, and to better understand their employment experiences.

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One of the most important ways that the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) fights racism in Canada is through our National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF). Over the past two years, we have contributed $3.9 million to support the powerful work of over 200 organizations across Canada. We are excited to announce that we are once again accepting applications from organizations working on anti-racism events and youth initiatives in Canada to be supported by NARF 2023/24.

The CRRF works  to strengthen...

Family reunification is a pillar of Canada’s immigration system. Canada remains committed to helping Canadian citizens and permanent residents sponsor their loved ones to live and work alongside them in Canada. Our dedication to reuniting families through the Parents and Grandparents Program can be seen through our historically high admissions numbers for parents and grandparents under the Multi-Year Levels Plan.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will continue to reunite...

The N4 team had the pleasure to attend Metropolis Social Determinants of Health Conference and get the chance to connect with thought leaders, innovators, and frontline workers in the Canadian healthcare system to discuss the social determinants of health and work towards a healthier, and a more equitable future.

Despite the heroic endeavors of frontline workers throughout the pandemic, the Canadian healthcare system faltered under the strain. Transitioning from a pandemic to an endemic phase,...

The International Graduates in Demand stream of Nova Scotia’s Provincial Nominee Program is expanding to include paramedics and pharmacy technicians. Adding these occupations to this immigration pathway supports Nova Scotia’s recruitment efforts for healthcare professionals.

“Paramedics and pharmacy technicians play crucial roles in our healthcare system, and we need more of them,” said Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson. “Access to this immigration stream helps people who have grown...