Immigration News


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BC PNP Tech draw: 140 immigration invitations issued

British Columbia invited 140 tech workers to apply for a provincial nomination on February 15. The invitations were issued through the BC PNP Tech, which is a stream under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The BC PNP is an economic immigration pathway used by the province of British Columbia to attract experienced, high-demand foreign […]

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Alberta immigration: New PNP name, programs, and draw results

On February 16, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced the province’s immigration department would be changing its name and adding two new immigration programs. Two days later, Alberta announced its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results from earlier this month. On February 1, Alberta invited 400 Express Entry candidates to apply for the Alberta Express Entry […]

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Ministers Mendicino, Jaczek, Fortier, Blair, LeBlanc, Lametti, Ng and Parliamentary Secretary Yasir Naqvi to hold a press conference regarding the situation in Ottawa

The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, and Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, will hold a press conference to provide an update regarding the situation in Ottawa.
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Government of Canada supports expedition undertaking first of its kind pan-Pacific salmon survey

In recent years, climate change, habitat loss and fishing pressures have negatively affected Pacific salmon at every stage of their lifecycle. In an effort to fill gaps in our understanding of salmon distribution, productivity, and survival in coastal and high seas environments - under changing global climate conditions - the research ship CCGS Sir John Franklin is setting off on a five-week expedition in the North Pacific Ocean to undertake the first ever pan-Pacific survey of five species of pacific salmon.
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Media advisory – Minister Pascale St-Onge touring Bas-Saint-Laurent region

The Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, the Honourable Pascale St Onge, is visiting the Bas-Saint-Laurent region today. She will participate in the announcement of financial support for the Halles d’Innovation et de Formation Avancée (HIFA). For further details on this announcement, please consult this document: HIFA Media Advisory.
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Federal-provincial partnership funds innovative research in agriculture and agri-food sector in Manitoba

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing $326,688 in several innovative research projects aimed at strengthening the agriculture and agri-food industries, through the Ag Action Manitoba program under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.
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Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance regarding the Emergencies Act and the Trans Mountain Expansion Project

I want to first provide a brief update on the financial measures that we introduced through the Emergencies Act to target the illegal blockades and those who fund them. As I said yesterday, information is already being shared between our law enforcement agencies and Canada’s financial services providers.
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Statement from Minister Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, on the impacts of border blockades on Canada’s supply chain

“The border blockades across the country are affecting the safe movement of livestock, feed and goods and is adversely impacting Canada’s food supply chain. The disruptions have caused a threat to our economy and public safety and they are hurting farmers, small businesses and our communities across the country.
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Assault on two staff members at Edmonton Institution

On February 17, 2022, two staff members were assaulted at Edmonton Institution, a maximum-security federal institution, when responding to a physical altercation between two inmates. The injured staff members were evaluated and treated at an outside hospital. During the incident, one inmate was injured and was also treated at an outside hospital.
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Two community organizations in Happy Valley-Goose Bay will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.
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Invitation to media - Press conference regarding the Centre d’innovation HIFA — Halles d’Innovation et de Formation Avancée

The Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, the Minister of Economy and Innovation and Minister Responsible for Regional Economic Development, Pierre Fitzgibbon, and the Minister of Tourism and Minister Responsible for the Lanaudière and Bas-Saint-Laurent Regions, Caroline Proulx, invite media representatives to a press conference regarding the NPO HIFA — Halles d’Innovation et de Formation Avancée.
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Parliamentary Secretary Drouin announces nearly $730,000 to support sustainable farming practices in Eastern Ontario

Across the country, Canadian farmers are on the frontlines of the climate crisis. The Government of Canada is supporting farmers through the climate challenges of today, including droughts, floods and other extreme weather, while investing in clean technology solutions that will build a healthier future for generations to come.
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CANCELLATION – Press conference regarding Government of Canada support for Innofibre

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we must cancel the press conference planned for Monday, February 21, 2022, at 1 p.m. where the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice–Champlain and Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, was expected to announce Government of Canada financial support for the Centre d’innovation des produits cellulosiques (Innofibre).
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Immigration minister: Canada to resume Express Entry draws for skilled workers in “near term”

When asked about when Canada would once again hold Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser replied draws would resume “in the near term” and said that he was looking into how to make the Express Entry system more flexible. Fraser sat down with the president and CEO of the Business Council of […]

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Government of Canada announces partnership to establish Business Data Lab to provide enhanced insight on business conditions

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, on behalf of the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, announced an investment of $2.8 million to establish the Business Data Lab (BDL), a partnership between the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Statistics Canada. The BDL will provide future-focused, timely business indicators crucial to helping governments, business associations and entrepreneurs from all regions of Canada identify future growth opportunities for Canadian businesses.