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As we grapple with a health human resource crisis, only 40% of nurses and physicians who immigrate to Canada are employed in their profession. This launch event will showcase the N4 Resource Hub; a one-stop shop of tools for IEHPs, employment counsellors, policy makers and healthcare employers that eliminate the barriers keeping IEHPs from working to their capacity within healthcare workforce.

The session will provide an orientation to the action-orientated and impact driven tools and resources...

With increasing global migration, Canada is experiencing a rise in the number of people claiming asylum. While housing and supports for asylum claimants are the responsibility of provinces and municipalities, the federal government recognizes the need for all orders of government to work together to address the rise in the number of people claiming asylum in Canada.

Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced an additional $362.4 million in...

Francophone immigration plays a crucial role in strengthening our national identity, while also growing the economy and addressing labour shortages. That’s why Canada is increasing its efforts to welcome French-speaking skilled workers outside Quebec to ensure the sustainability and economic development of Francophone minority communities.

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that, as of this month, 2024 Express Entry rounds have begun. They...

More than 15 per cent of immigrants decide to leave Canada either to return to their homeland or immigrate to another country within 20 years after admission as permanent residents, according to a new study.

Statistics Canada examined the emigration of immigrants from 1982 to 2017 in the study released Friday.

The study also found that 5.1 per cent of immigrants admitted between 1982 and 2017 emigrated within five years of their admission.

"While some immigrants may have planned to leave Canada at...

With rising rents and house prices making it increasingly hard to find an affordable place to live, some are pointing the finger at Canada's record-level immigration rates.

Immigration is not the only thing putting a strain on the housing market. High interest rates, increasing building costs and red tape at the municipal level that can slow down or halt home construction are all part of the picture.

But to tackle the pressure being created by immigration, some are now openly discussing forging a...

Janelle Benjamin is a Juris Doctor with almost 20 years of experience in diversity and inclusion, accessibility, and human rights. Her journey to becoming a leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is shaped by her unique background and a strong commitment to justice. Born in Canada to immigrant parents from Trinidad and Tobago, she faced the challenges of being a first-generation Canadian, dealing with issues of identity and acceptance.

Navigating Identity and Overcoming Barriers

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International students enrich our communities and are a critical part of Canada’s social, cultural and economic fabric. In recent years, the integrity of the international student system has been threatened. Some institutions have significantly increased their intakes to drive revenues, and more students have been arriving in Canada without the proper supports they need to succeed. Rapid increases in the number of international students arriving in Canada also puts pressure on housing, health...