On November 28, 2023, the City of Greater Sudbury held a new round of invitations to the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) Program. In this round, Sudbury considered 36 new applications under RNIP, including one candidate under the Limited Stream and two candidates through the Francophone Stream. The lowest […]

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IRCC will empower communities and develop more friendly immigration policies
On October 31, Immigration Minister Marc Miller introduced plans to enhance Canada’s immigration policies. After consulting with stakeholders and the public, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is implementing a strategy to align the labor market and immigration system. IRCC will explore funding initiatives that enhance community partnerships and services […]
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Provincial immigration ministers pledge to collaborate for immigration benefits
On November 17, 2023, the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) met in Toronto to discuss Canada’s immigration future. Provincial immigration ministers agreed on a coordinated approach to address opportunities and challenges, focusing on economic immigration and support for vulnerable newcomers. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) presented a […]
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Why do more US citizens immigrate to Canada?
Based on the latest statistics from the US Department of State, around 1 million US citizens reside in Canada. Many Americans immigrate to Canada yearly for various reasons, including a strong job market, excellent post-secondary education, affordable healthcare, streamlined immigration policies, and political stability. The job market attracts professionals seeking […]
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The future will likely necessitate an increase in Canada’s immigration levels
On November 1, 2023, Canada declared its intent to uphold immigration levels at around 500,000 per year in 2025 and 2026. Despite record-breaking current levels, a Royal Bank of Canada report indicates these may need to increase to support the population and labor market demands. Canada’s aging population and low […]
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Employment and Social Development Canada updated processing times for LMIA applications
On November 7, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centers, the current average LMIA processing times have increased only for the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program and High-wage and […]
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The Government of Canada supports research into Francophone immigration
On November 8, 2023, The Government of Canada supports research into Francophone immigration. The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Marc Miller, announced an $85,000 grant for the Université de l’Ontario français to support the Observatoire en immigration francophone au Canada. This initiative will establish an oversight committee […]
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IRCC announced the 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan Canada
On November 1, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released Canada’s 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan. The new plan aims to welcome 485,000 newcomers in 2024 and 500,000 in 2025 and 2026. According to the new plan, the Government plans: to focus on economic growth, family reunification, and humanitarian responses […]
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The Immigration Minister announced new measures to strengthen immigration system of Canada
On October 31, 2023, Immigration Minister Marc Miller presented the report “An Immigration System for Canada’s Future.” This report outlines plans to bolster the immigration system of Canada to support economic growth and keep Canada appealing. Details of an Immigration System for Canada’s Future The Honourable An Immigration System for […]
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IRCC announces new measures to support Moroccan nationals
On October 26, 2023, the Government of Canada announced new measures to support Moroccan nationals so that Moroccan nationals in Canada can extend their study, work, or family visit status without charge, effective October 19, 2023. These special measures apply to those in Canada as of September 8, when the […]
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