Immigration News


  by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada   from cic

Minister Fraser concludes successful first visit to Guatemala

I was pleased today to conclude a productive visit to Guatemala. As the current Chair of the Central America and Mexico Comprehensive Regional Protection and Solutions Framework (known as MIRPS) Support Platform, I represented Canada at the Annual Ministerial Meeting, where we discussed increased cooperation to manage the migration challenges in the region.
  by CIC News   from cicnews

BC PNP Tech draw: 89 immigration invitations issued

British Columbia invited 89 tech workers to apply for a provincial nomination on November 30. 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 […]

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  by Environment and Climate Change Canada   from cic

First case of SARS-CoV-2 detected in Canadian wildlife

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the Public Health Agency of Canada, Parks Canada, provincial and territorial governments, Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC), and academic partners have been proactively engaged in research to investigate whether SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has spilled into wildlife.
  by Natural Resources Canada   from cic

Canada Opens Call for Research, Development and Demonstration Projects on Industrial Decarbonization and Low-Carbon Fuels

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a new call for expressions of interest to support low-carbon fuels research, development and demonstration (RD&D) projects, further advancing Canada’s competitiveness as markets shift to more sustainable, low-carbon operations.
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An overview of Canada’s PNP immigration results for November 2021

Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) issued nearly 3,000 invitations to apply for provincial nomination during the month of November. Nearly every Canadian province and territory, with the exception of Nunavut and Quebec which operates its own immigration programs has its own Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Having their own immigration programs allows provincial governments to select immigration […]

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  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

Government of Canada funds cutting-edge company specializing in non-wood pulp production that reduces waste and conserves forests

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced an investment of $3.8 million in Kelowna-based Red Leaf Pulp through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). This is the first SDTC investment in Red Leaf Pulp and part of a partnership that will help the company improve its process for converting agricultural residues into pulp.
  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

Government of Canada supports innovative company specializing in waste reduction that helps protect the environment

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced an investment of $3.8 million in Barrie-based Cobric Chemicals through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). This is the first SDTC investment in Cobric Chemicals and part of a partnership that will further the company as an industry leader in waste-recycling services.
  by Public Health Agency of Canada   from cic

Statement from the Ministers of Health, Mental Health and Addictions and of Indigenous Services to Mark World AIDS Day and Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week

December 1 marks World AIDS Day and the beginning of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week. Today we commemorate the loved ones we have lost to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS-related-illnesses), and by showing our support for people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Together we can do our part to raise awareness, increase our knowledge, and put an end to the stigma and discrimination surrounding HIV.
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Canada adds more countries to travel ban list over Omicron variant concerns

On November 30, the Canadian government announced several more countries have been added to the list of those currently subject to stricter border measures. The countries added to the list are Nigeria, Egypt, and Malawi. They join a list of seven southern African countries that had restrictive measures imposed on them this past Friday. The […]

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  by Global Affairs Canada   from cic

Minister Ng meets with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai

Minister Ng and Ambassador Tai engaged on important Canada-United States trade issues, including the Government of Canada’s continued significant concern with the discriminatory, protectionist elements of the U.S. tax credits for electric vehicles proposed in the current version of the Build Back Better bill. Minister Ng noted that the proposed tax credits run counter to U.S. trade obligations under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement...
  by Global Affairs Canada   from cic

Minister Joly speaks with Italian counterpart

The ministers underscored the importance of NATO, particularly in safeguarding transatlantic security and promoting a rules-based international order. The ministers exchanged views on the situation in Ethiopia and the need to resolve the ongoing conflict through peaceful dialogue. They also shared concerns about Russia’s military build-up in and around Ukraine and discussed how the international community can support de-escalation...
  by Public Health Agency of Canada   from cic

Government of Canada introduces additional measures to address COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern

The Minister of Health, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, announced additional border measures to reduce the risk of the importation and transmission of COVID-19 and its variants in Canada related to international travel.
  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

Government of Canada backs groundbreaking company aiming to commercialize its improved forest management technology

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, announced an investment of $3.7 million in Timmins-based Mikro-Tek through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). This is the second SDTC investment in Mikro-Tek and part of a continuing collaboration that will help the company commercialize its improved forest management technology, which is designed to capture carbon from the atmosphere.