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  by Environment and Climate Change Canada   from cic

Minister Jonathan Wilkinson to participate in the U.S.-led Leaders Summit on Climate and hold media availability

Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will participate in the Leaders Summit on Climate hosted by the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, on April 22, 2021. The Summit will convene heads of state and government, and business and civil society leaders to discuss the urgent need for stronger climate action.
Categories: National News
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Extend your stay in Canada as an essential worker

Cashiers, cleaners, and healthcare workers are among the many essential occupations that are eligible for Canada’s new immigration programs. Starting May 6, temporary foreign workers in 135 essential occupations can apply for the new permanent residency pathways. If you are working outside of Quebec, you could be one of the 50,000 new immigrants that are […]

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Categories: Settle , 90k , Canada immigration , Canadian immigration , coronavirus , coronavirus pandemic , covid , essential workers , jobs in Canada , National Occupational Classification , NOC code , Nurses , pandemic
  by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada   from cic

Ministers Bibeau and Carr to host live panel discussion on regenerative agriculture with young farmers from Manitoba and Saskatchewan on Earth Day

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Jim Carr, Special Representative for the Prairies, will host a panel discussion with young farmers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan to discuss climate-smart agricultural practices and highlight investments in Budget 2021.
Categories: National News
  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

Government of Canada, Government of Northwest Territories and Tłı̨chǫ Government invest to bring high-speed Internet to 152 homes in Whatì

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how much we rely on our connections. Now more than ever, Canadians across the country need access to reliable high-speed Internet as many of us are working, learning, and staying in touch with friends and family from home.
Categories: National News
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Will Canada remain appealing to immigrants after the pandemic?

Canada was an extremely attractive destination to global talent prior to the coronavirus pandemic. Over one million new permanent residents, temporary foreign workers, and international students were arriving to Canada each year. The pandemic has, of course, changed a lot of things. Hence, it is worth re-evaluating whether these changes will impact Canada’s appeal to […]

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Categories: Analysis , Study , COPR , international students , study permits , temporary foreign workers , TFWs , wes
  by CIC News   from cicnews

BC PNP Tech Pilot Draw: 90 candidates invited

B.C. invited 90 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on April 20. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech Pilot draw rendered invitations to candidates under the Express Entry BC and Skills immigration categories. Find out if you’re eligible for Canadian immigration Invited candidates who were from the Skilled Worker and International Graduate subcategories needed a minimum […]

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Categories: Immigrate , PNP , bc , BC immigration , BC PNP , BC PNP Tech pilot , bcpnp , Canada tech , Canada tech immigration , Express Entry BC , Skills Immigration BC
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Watch the Webinar Recording: Essential Workers & International Graduates in Canada: How to Apply for PR

CanadaVisa and Campbell Cohen hosted a free webinar on Tuesday April 27, 2021 called How to Apply for PR. The webinar recording is below for your convenience. The purpose of the webinar was to provide an overview to essential workers and international graduates currently residing in Canada of the six new permanent residence programs that are […]

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Categories: Sponsored Content , 90k , Canada immigration , coronavirus , covid , COVID-19 , pgwp , pr , stay in canada , study permit , work permit
  by Women and Gender Equality Canada   from cic

Minister Monsef holds Roundtable on Budget 2021 Investment in Families, Early Learning and Child Care

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, as she highlights the Budget 2021 investments in families, early learning and child care. The Minister will also participate in a media availability, before hosting a roundtable with stakeholders.
Categories: National News
  by Intergovernmental Affairs   from cic

Minister LeBlanc to host virtual roundtable on early learning and child care

The President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, will host a virtual roundtable with Dr. Erin Schryer, President and CEO of Origins Natural Learning Childcare and The Woods, on early childhood learning and the Government of Canada’s plan to build a national early learning and child care system.
Categories: National News
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Manitoba PNP invites Skilled Workers Overseas and Express Entry candidates

Manitoba held an unusual draw on April 19. Through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) the Province invited 399 candidates who may be eligible for the Skilled Workers Overseas stream. Find Out if You’re Eligible for Canadian Immigration Typically, Manitoba holds three Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws at a time, and only invites a handful […]

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Categories: Immigrate , PNP , Express Entry Manitoba , Manitoba EOI , manitoba eoi draw , Manitoba immigration , mpnp , provincial nomination , provincial nominee program , Skilled Worker Overseas
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Canada extends travel restrictions again

Canada has extended travel restrictions until May 21, 2021 for travellers of all countries, including the U.S. The announcement was made by Canada’s Public Safety minister Bill Blair via Twitter. As cases rise and variants of concern continue to emerge across the country, we will continue to do what it takes-for as long as it […]

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Categories: Immigrate , National & Regional News , Canada immigration news , Canadian immigration news , coronavirus , coronavirus pandemic , covid , travel restrictions
  by CIC News   from cicnews

A big week for Canadian immigration

It has been a busy week for Canadian immigration. In addition to two Express Entry draws and multiple Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, Canada announced six new immigration streams that will offer international graduates, essential workers and French speakers a pathway to permanent residence. Canada announces 6 new immigration programs Essential workers, international student graduates and French […]

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Categories: Immigrate , National & Regional News , 90k , BC PNP , British Columbia immigration , Canada express Entry , canadian experience class , cec , celpip , express entry , Express Entry Ontario , ielts , Immigration Ontario , Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program , PNP , PNP Draw , provincial nomination , provincial nominee program
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Budget 2021: What it means for Canadian immigration

The Canadian government has just tabled its first Budget since 2019. This major announcement usually takes place in the first quarter of each year, however it did not take place last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Canadian federal budget receives a lot of attention domestically since it contains the policy priorities the government […]

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Categories: Immigrate , National & Regional News , 90k , coronavirus , covid , COVID-19 , express entry , immigration levels plan , Marco Mendicino , tfwp
  by Global Affairs Canada   from cic

Statement of the Equal Rights Coalition on the serious Human Rights Violations and Abuses against LGBTI Individuals in the Chechen Republic of the Russian Federation

In December 2018, OSCE Moscow Mechanism rapporteur’s independent report on the situation in Chechnya found ‘clear evidence of the successive purges against LGBTI persons’ in Chechnya as well as of numerous other grave Human Rights violations. The report documented that LGBTI persons in Chechnya had been subjected to systematic harassment, persecution, arbitrary arrests and detentions, torture, enforced disappearances and extra-judicial killings.
Categories: Canada and World
  by Department of Finance Canada   from cic

Budget 2021 Support for Small Business

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government acted swiftly to provide support to protect Canadians and support people and businesses, adapting its response as the pandemic evolved. The government’s broad suite of support measures has helped families, protected jobs, and supported businesses across Canada. More than eight of every ten dollars spent to fight COVID-19 and support Canadians continues to come from the federal government.
Categories: National News
  by Department of Finance Canada   from cic

Budget 2021 Housing

A long-term plan for a faster-growing Canadian economy must include housing that is affordable for working Canadians, especially young families. Stable housing is critical for communities and for a strong middle class.
Categories: National News