HAMLET GUNNESS - MEMBER OF CICC

(416) 604 2669

RNIP allotment

Sudbury received an increase in the RNIP allotment to attract and retain more skilled immigrants

The Government of Canada increased the RNIP allotment of foreign nationals allowed to immigrate to Sudbury in northern Ontario through the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) by 58.4% last week to 515 from 325. The RNIP is a five-year program that recruits skilled immigrants to work in smaller communities... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
human rights defenders

IRCC increases the number of resettlement openings for human rights defenders

On July 25, 2023, IRCC announced expanding the global human rights defenders stream, increasing the number of resettlement spaces for human rights defenders and their families from 250 to 500.  This initiative reflects Canada’s dedication to providing a safe haven for those who risk their lives for fundamental freedoms and... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Virtual citizenship ceremonies

Virtual citizenship ceremonies help the Canadian Government reduce the backlog

The Canadian Government will soon allow new citizens to take the Virtual citizenship oath without attending a mass swearing-in ceremony. This move will reduce the backlog of citizenship applications, shorten the application processing time, and make it easier for low-income working people to become citizens.  The Government has seen a... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
asylum seekers

Ottawa announced millions in funding for support asylum seekers

On July 18, 2023, the Federal Government announced increased support for asylum seekers in Canada due to the rising number of people claiming asylum. The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Sean Fraser, announced a one-time injection of approximately $212 million in funding into the Interim Housing Assistance... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »