Immigration News

Reset
  by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada   from cic

Government of Canada supports research focused on race, gender and diversity 

Community-based research is critical to better understanding the causes and persistence of systemic racism and to addressing disparities related to race, gender and other forms of diversity. That’s why the Government of Canada supports research focused on the lived experiences of people from underrepresented and disadvantaged groups.
Categories: Students
  by Health Canada   from cic

Message from the Minister of Health, the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and the Minister of Seniors on the occasion of  National Nursing Week

May 9-15 marks National Nursing Week, and this year’s theme “We Answer the Call” recognizes the courage and commitment nurses show every day, and especially over the past two years. During this week, we recognize the vital contributions that generations of nurses have made to our health care system.
Categories: National News
  by Department of Justice Canada   from cic

Victims of crime in Nova Scotia, including Indigenous victims and sexual assault survivors, gaining a stronger voice in the criminal justice system: Government of Canada providing $6.21M in funding

Everyone expects to live in a society where the criminal justice system is fair, accessible, and supports the needs of victims. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting projects and activities that promote access to justice and give victims and survivors of crime a more effective voice in the criminal justice system.
Categories: National News
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Am I a Canadian citizen if my parent is a Canadian?

Canada allows the children of its citizens to apply for Canadian citizenship. If you have at least one biological or legal parent who was a Canadian citizenship at the time of your birth, you can submit a Proof of Citizenship application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The fee is only $75 CAD. Note […]

The post Am I a Canadian citizen if my parent is a Canadian? first appeared on CIC News.

Categories: Settle , Canada , Canadian citizenship , citizenship , citizenship certificate , IRCC , Proof of Citizenship , settlement
  by CIC News   from cicnews

BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan hold new immigration draws

This past week, three Canadian provinces released their Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for a provincial nomination. Although provincial nomination is not in itself the same as a […]

The post BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan hold new immigration draws first appeared on CIC News.

Categories: Immigration , PNP , BC PNP , Canada immigration , Canadian immigration , CRS , express entry , Express Entry draw , ita , mpnp , permanent residency , pr , provincial nominee program
  by Health Canada   from cic

Message from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health on National Child and Youth Mental Health Day

The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionally impacted the mental health of young people. Given the separation from friends and family and the impact of lockdowns on everything from school to recreation to job security, its no surprise that in the past two years, so many young people have reported an increase in stress, worry, sadness, or loneliness.
Categories: National News
  by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada   from cic

Indigenous women’s and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations are supported to end violence against vulnerable people

Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced funding for 18 Indigenous organizations (including 15 Indigenous women’s and three 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations) through multi-year agreements that amplify their voices and perspectives in the development of policies, programs and legislation. Crown−Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) is coordinating the distribution of $36.3 million over five years beginning in 2021−22 to 2025−26, and $8.6 million ongoing for this program to allow stable and longer-term project funding for these organizations.
Categories: National News
  by Department of Justice Canada   from cic

Minister Lametti to make a funding announcement

The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova (Nova Scotia), and the Honourable Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax (Nova Scotia), will make a funding announcement
Categories: National News
  by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada   from cic

Minister Fraser concludes a successful visit to Europe

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC), today concluded a successful visit to Europe, which included stops in Belgium, France and Poland. Throughout the week, the Minister met with key European allies and European Union (EU) partners to discuss the ongoing crises in Afghanistan and Ukraine and reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to helping the world’s most vulnerable.
Categories: National News