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Canadian Coast Guard begins annual icebreaking operations on the Great Lakes

The Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) annual icebreaking season on the Great Lakes, which provides assistance to the shipping industry, is underway. Working in partnership with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) District 9, the CCG has two icebreakers assigned to the Great Lakes for the entire winter season: CCGS Griffon and CCGS Samuel Risley. These vessels are supported as required by additional CCG vessels after the St. Lawrence Seaway reopens in March 2022.
Categories: National News
  by CIC News   from cicnews

PEI releases 2022 PNP draw schedule

PEI has released its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw schedule for the rest of the year. The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) is the only PNP to release its draw schedule ahead of time. The province usually follows this schedule, except in 2020 when the pandemic halted operations around the world. We […]

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Categories: PNP , Atlantic Canada immigration , business immigration , Canada immigration , express entry , PEI PNP , PNP pr , prince edward island
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How to sponsor your spouse from South Africa

If you want to sponsor your South African partner for Canadian immigration, the first step is to make sure you are both eligible. Here are some of the general eligibility requirements for both Canadians foreign partners from any country. Looking to sponsor your partner? Complete this form so an immigration lawyer can help you! Who […]

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Categories: Family , Canada immigration , Canadian immigration , common-law , family , family class , open work permit , spousal , spousal sponsorship , Spousal sponsorsip , Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class
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New Federal Ministerial Coordinating Committee on PEI Potatoes brings whole-of-government approach to help farmers affected by U.S. trade disruption

The Government of Canada is committed to restoring market access for PEI fresh potatoes to the United States and supporting PEI farmers impacted by trade disruptions. To that end, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, today announced the creation of the new Federal Ministerial Coordinating Committee on PEI Potatoes with the objective of enhancing coordination and collaboration across the federal government to respond to concerns and find solutions.
Categories: National News
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Canada added 55,000 jobs in December

Canada’s employment rose 55,000 in December, while unemployment was little changed. Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey captured economic conditions during the week of December 5 to 11. The reference week was just before the Omicron variant became widespread in Canada, causing a surge in cases. Public health measures were similar to November during the reference […]

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Categories: Canada , Canada employment rate , Canada labour market , Canadian Labour Market , coronavirus , covid , COVID-19 , jobs in Canada , labour force , Labour Force Survey , work in Canada
  by Department of Finance Canada   from cic

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance on support for Canadians and Canadian businesses in the face of the Omicron variant

Our government understood at the outset that in order to win the fight against COVID-19, we need to have the right tools. We need vaccines. We need rapid tests. We need therapeutics. And we need to have the measures in place to support people and businesses economically to get through restrictions and lockdowns.
Categories: National News
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Government of Canada honours victims on the second National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Air Disasters

Tomorrow marks two years since the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (Flight PS752), as well as the second National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Air Disasters. On this solemn occasion, we remember the victims of all air disasters, including Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 (Flight ET302), Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and Air India Flight 182, and stand in solidarity with all those who have lost loved ones to air disasters.
Categories: Global Affairs
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Canada’s immigration backlog over 1.8 million applications in December

IRCC has more than 1.8 million applications in the queue, according to data from December. CIC News obtained the data via an information request to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The backlog includes future citizens, permanent residents, international students, temporary workers, and visitors. Adding up these categories brings the total to a backlog of […]

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Categories: Canada , Immigration , Canadian citizenship , citizenship , coronavirus , coronavirus pandemic , express entry , immigration levels plan , Immigration Levels Plan 2021-2023 , IRCC , permanent residence , PNP