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Canada has a long and proud history of welcoming newcomers from around the world who support our economy and enrich our country. In response to labour shortages and the aftershocks of the pandemic, the federal government took steps to meet the urgent needs of businesses and support our economic recovery. Since then, Canada’s economy has evolved, and we must continue to adapt our immigration system to respond to new pressures, including a softening labour market.

Earlier this year, Immigration,...

📢 RIF and Partner Information Session on N4!
🗓️ October 16th | 1-2 PM EST | In French

Join us for a French-language orientation session to explore N4’s tools that help professionals connect, learn, and collaborate in both official languages.

This session offers more than just information – we’re seeking your valuable insights. Newcomer Francophones often face unique challenges in accessing health services and securing employment in Canada’s healthcare sector. By participating, you’ll contribute...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has ended a temporary public policy that allowed visitors to apply for a work permit from within Canada, effective immediately.

IRCC introduced the policy in August 2020 to help visitors who were unable to leave the country due to COVID-19 pandemic–related travel restrictions. Under the policy, visitors in Canada could apply for a work permit without having to leave the country. In addition, foreign nationals who had held a work permit in the...

The Manitoba government is retaining skilled labour by supporting the extensions of work permits for temporary residents who are eligible to apply to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino announced today.

“At a time when skilled labour is in high demand, our government is making sure that people who are already in the province, who have contributed economically and who have expressed a desire to call Manitoba home are given that...

As of April 1, 2025, expired refugee protection claimant documents (RPCDs) will no longer be valid.

Asylum claimants can apply to renew an expired RPCD or replace a lost, destroyed or stolen one using Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) web form. The Replace your refugee protection claimant document page provides more information, along with step-by-step instructions on how to fill out the web form.

Please note that old paper application forms for RPCDs mailed to IRCC will no...