Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has resumed the renewal of expired refugee protection claimant documents (RPCDs), starting with those that expired on or after January 1, 2020 [1]. The RPCD is…
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On 20 June 2022, World Refugee Day, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced a contribution agreement with Kids Help Phone to provide culturally sensitive, youth-oriented counselling services for…
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In light of recent data indicating that the latest wave of COVID-19 driven by the Omicron variant has passed its peak in Canada, provinces and territories continue to adjust their public health…
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On 23 December 2021 the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced that Canada had reached its target and welcomed more than 401,000 new permanent residents in…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply disrupted all forms of human mobility and international migration. With dramatically reduced cross-border movements, the pandemic has decimated tourism, labour migration, family reunification and halted visa processing…
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On 5 November 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that they would be accepting online applications to request proof of citizenship and search of citizenship records.[1] Through the secure portal,…
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On 26 October 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed his new cabinet following Canada’s most recent federal election last month. Honourable Sean Fraser will replace Honourable Marco Mendocino as the country’s new…
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On September 20, 2021, Canada held a federal election. For many new Canadians, this election marked their first time participating in Canada’s electoral process. With immigration on the rise and newcomers constituting…
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Settlement services are fundamental to a newcomer’s success in Canada. They help newcomers participate in social, cultural, civic and economic life.[1] With the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating the unique barriers faced by newcomers,…
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On July 23, 2021 the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of…
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