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Tech Talent Strategy

Immigration Minister announced Canada’s new Tech Talent Strategy

On June 27, 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), launched Canada’s first-ever Tech Talent Strategy at Collision 2023. The strategy aims to help businesses in Canada compete by attracting highly skilled workers in in-demand occupations and promoting Canada as a destination for digital nomads.  The... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
CBSA charged an Indian agent for immigration violations

CBSA charged an Indian agent for immigration violations

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has charged Indian national Brijesh Mishra with immigration-related offenses, including unauthorized representation or advice for consideration, counseling misrepresentation, misrepresentation (direct or indirect misrepresentation and communicating false information), and non-compliance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).  The charges stem from an investigation initiated... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Service Canada

Service Canada opened new 10-day passport service locations

Service Canada announced the opening of seven new 10-day passport service locations across the country, making it easier and more convenient for Canadians to obtain their passports promptly.  These locations include Prince George in British Columbia, Lac-Megantic, Gaspe, Saint-Georges, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts in Quebec, and Timmins and Dryden in Ontario. This move... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Atlantic Premiers

Atlantic Premiers collaborate to enhance healthcare and the economy in the region

On June 12, 2023, Atlantic Premiers came together to improve healthcare and strengthen Atlantic Canada’s economy. They discussed expanding the Atlantic Registry concept to cover more health professions, reducing administrative burden, sharing information and data, and establishing an Atlantic Working Group on International Recruitment.  Premiers also discussed immigration and labor... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Canadian citizenship

Canadian parents will be able to pass Canadian citizenship to their children born abroad

The Canadian Citizenship Act has undergone changes approved by a committee of MPs, allowing individuals born abroad to adopt their Canadian parent’s citizenship. This decision was made despite objections from Conservatives.  In 2009, the Conservative government modified the law to prohibit Canadian parents born abroad from passing down their citizenship... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »