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Qatari citizens can now travel to Canada visa-free

Qatari citizens can now travel to Canada without needing a visa to enter the country. On November 25, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it would be removing visa requirements for Qatari citizens, a change which took effect at 5:30 a.m. on the same day. From now on, Qatari citizens will only require […]

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Environment and Climate Change Canada to hold an information session and media availability related to an upcoming winter storm affecting Ontario and Quebec

Media representatives are advised that officials from Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Meteorological Service of Canada will hold an information session and media availability to discuss a significant upcoming winter storm affecting Ontario and Quebec.

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IRCC holds second-largest PNP draw of the year as CRS cut-off score drops to nine-month low

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 777 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 699; and Created an […]

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Historic Milestone: McDowell Lake First Nation Celebrates New Mishi Sakahikaniing Reserve, Laying Groundwork for Community Growth

Today, McDowell Lake First Nation Chief Lois James, Provincial Minister of Indigenous Affairs First Nations Economic Reconciliation, the Honourable Greg Rickford and Federal Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, are proud to announce the creation of the Mishi Sakahikaniing Reserve—a historic and long-awaited milestone in the community’s efforts to establish a permanent land base.

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How long does it take to get permanent residence through Express Entry?

The time needed to navigate Canada’s Express Entry system on the journey to permanent residence (PR) can vary widely: from a few months to a multi-year process. There is no “catch-all” answer to this question—the exact time frame to receive PR through Express Entry depends on each candidate’s personal circumstances, their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) […]

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Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee Leaders discuss collaboration on education, health, infrastructure, and Arctic sovereignty and security

Yesterday in Ottawa, Natan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, co-chaired a meeting of the Inuit Crown Partnership Committee (ICPC).

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Do I need a Temporary Resident Visa or Temporary Resident Permit to enter Canada?

Depending on your situation, to enter Canada you may require either a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or Temporary Resident Permit (TRP), or neither. To enter and stay in Canada, foreign nationals must obtain a TRV unless they are from a visa-exempt country. A TRP, on the other hand, authorizes entry for foreign nationals who would […]

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The Government of Canada issues a statement to mark the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), supported by federal cabinet ministers and secretaries of state*, issued the following statement to mark the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

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Manitoba invites more in-Canada and overseas skilled workers for provincial nomination

Manitoba has invited more skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination in the province’s latest immigration selection. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued invitations through its Skilled Worker stream, selecting candidates through its Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results On November 21, […]

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