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the citizenship week

Canada welcomed 13,500 new citizens during the citizenship week

Canada welcomed over 13,500 new citizens in 105 ceremonies across all provinces and territories during the citizenship week, almost double the average number of new citizens welcomed weekly throughout the year. Canada exceeded its citizenship goals in 2022, with nearly 364,000 new citizens.  The Citizenship Application Tracker was launched in... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
CUAET Program

720,922 CUAET applicants have received approval since March 2022 Via CUAET Program

On May 24, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the number of Ukrainian newcomers arriving in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) through CUAET Program.  According to the latest update, between January 1, 2022, and May 14, 2023, 30,020 Ukrainians arrived in Canada by land,... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
lululemon’s growth in Vancouver

The Government of Canada supports lululemon’s growth in Vancouver

lululemon, a Canadian company with British Columbia roots, has employed thousands of Canadians and brought skilled workers from abroad to the province, driving innovation in Canada.  The federal and provincial governments recognized Lululemon’s expansion project as a significant investment under the Canada-British Columbia Immigration Agreement, allowing the company to welcome... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Immigration Minister

Immigration Minister waived application fees for family members of Canadians who fled Sudan

On May 4, 2023, the Immigration Minister waived application fees for foreign nationals who fled Sudan with their Canadian family members – including Canadian citizens and permanent residents.  After arriving in Canada, Sudanese nationals can apply for an open work or study permit and permanent residence under the family class... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
CUAET applications

Canada received over a million CUAET applications from Ukrainian nationals

Canada received over a million CUAET applications from Ukrainian nationals on May 3, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the number of Ukrainian newcomers arriving in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET).  According to the latest update, between January 1, 2022, and April 23, 2023,... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
increase engagement in Latin America

The US, Spain, and Canada will partner to increase engagement in Latin America

The United States, Spain, and Canada plan to work together to increase engagement in Latin America. The partnership aims to promote safe, orderly, humane, and regular migration while creating economic and social opportunities.  The three countries will expand regular labor migration opportunities, strengthen national governments’ ability to recruit, vet, and... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »