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📢 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...

The Liberal government's decision to reel in the temporary foreign worker program after loosening the rules to help businesses find workers after the pandemic is sparking a contentious debate about whether governments should even try to address labour shortages.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that his government is bringing back stricter rules to stem the flow of low-wage temporary foreign workers, and he urged businesses to hire and train Canadian workers.

"Two years ago, in...

Progress Career Planning Institute (PCPI) is a Toronto-based established non-profit organization empowering individuals to reach their full potential and contribute to their communities. Envisioning a Canadian economy fueled by diversity, PCPI offers services in youth skills development, newcomer settlement, employment assistance, and career development.

PCPI's programs provide job seekers and newcomers with personalized employment counseling, job search techniques, skills training, and...

Laura Callaghan’s journey into the realm of healthcare is one marked by a deep commitment to cultural responsiveness and humanitarian work. From her early experiences in Northern Kenya to her current role in Nova Scotia, Laura’s career reflects her dedication to serving communities with limited access to healthcare, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds. Her story is one of resilience, cultural humility, and a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

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Come share and learn at one of the largest clinical conferences on refugee health globally. The North American Refugee Health Conference is recognized as the premier conference for those who work with refugee populations. From its humble beginnings, the North American Refugee Health Conference (NARHC) has expanded to become one of the largest clinical conferences on refugee health globally. Our scope has broadened to include local and international refugee issues.

Health professionals and...

Canada has seen a sharp increase in the number of foreign travellers it's turning away at ports of entry, according to data from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), while the federal government continues to face criticism for allowing immigration numbers to balloon, putting pressure on the housing supply.

The data — included in an emailed statement to CTV News — show the agency turned away an average of nearly 4,000 foreign travellers per month through the first seven months of 2024, which...

The Liberal government is putting a stop to an immigration exemption that allows visitors to apply for work permits from within Canada.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced the policy during the pandemic for visitors who couldn't leave Canada due to COVID-19-related travel restrictions.

IRCC said that the exemption was eliminated Aug. 28 as part of the federal government's efforts to cut down on the number of temporary residents in order to "preserve the integrity of the...