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Canada remains one of the top immigration destinations  In February 2023, the Century Initiative released findings revealing that Canada has a distinct advantage regarding immigrant attraction due to its strong public acceptance of immigration policies. The national, non-partisan charity urges for the economic and societal benefits of increasing Canada's population to one hundred million by 2100.  The new report states that Canada has an advantage over other countries because its citizens embrace immigrants more than ever. Ever since the late 1990s, Canadian support for immigration has drastically increased alongside a surge in people feeling that multiculturalism is one of Canada's most defining features - 64% of Canadians agree. The Environics Institute, a research group that collects public opinion in Canada on the issues that influence the country, recently conducted a Focus Canada study, which is referenced in the Century Initiative report. The conclusion of the study, seven out of 10 Canadians supported the country's current immigration policies.  When the Environics Institute began keeping track 45 years ago, this was the highest level of support. According to the study, Canadians are conscious of how important immigration is to boost the country's economy and population. According to the report, one of the methods is that almost a quarter of all Canadians are immigrants. According to the 2021 census, 1.3 million new permanent residents arrived in Canada between 2016 and 2021, and according to Statistics Canada, this figure may reach 34% by 2041. One of the main factors in Canada’s ability to attract immigrants is, what the report describes as,  Canada’s “International Brand.” Canada is regarded as a nation that offers an excellent quality of life in terms of healthcare, education, housing, safety, and tolerance on a worldwide scale. This indicates that Canada is in a good position to attract and retain immigrants. The future of immigration in Canada Long-term success for Canada depends on immigration. Canada needs an efficient, user-friendly, and adaptable immigration system in order to fully realize the benefits of immigration and offer immigrants the best possible experience. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have consistently taken steps to limit application backlogs and develop a better immigration system as part of ongoing work to improve client service. To boost processing capacity and efficiency while protecting Canadians' safety and security, this includes digital applications, employing and training new people, and using automation technology. In Canada, immigration is the primary driver of population growth. More than a quarter (23%) of the population, or more than 8.3 million people, were or had ever been landed immigrants or permanent residents in Canada in 2021. The highest among the G7 economies, this proportion was the highest since Confederation. Want to know more details about “Canada remains one of the top immigration destinations” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

Canada remains one of the top immigration destinations

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Canada remains one of the top immigration destinations  In February 2023, the Century Initiative released findings revealing that Canada has a distinct advantage regarding immigrant attraction due to its strong public acceptance of immigration policies. The national, non-partisan charity urges for the economic and societal benefits of increasing Canada’s population... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
On March 3, 2023, the Government of Canada opened a new application processing center in the Philippines to accelerate immigration application processing in the Indo-Pacific region. Canada is expanding its capacity to process visa applications worldwide with a newly established center and 37 additional employees.  This new initiative will improve client service and help Canada achieve increasing immigration levels. Canada invests strategically to attract more people from other countries to bolster its international presence. The Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has established visa offices in over 50 countries. Canada is strategically investing overseas in order to attract more people to the country, whether they are coming to visit, study, work, or immigrate permanently. In more than 50 locations around the world's Canadian embassies, high commissions, and consulates, IRCC offers visa services. The new application processing center is located in the Canadian Embassy in Manila. Growing cross-cultural ties between Canada and the Philippines contribute to the growth of both societies. 960,000 people of Philippine origin live in Canada, according to the census of 2021, and an increasing number of Filipino citizens migrate to the country to visit friends and family, study at Canadian colleges and universities, or immigrate. With diplomatic relations beginning in 1949, Canada and the Philippines will mark their 75th year of strong and friendly bilateral relations in 2024. The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship stated: "To assist our economic growth, Canada is expected to welcome a high number of immigrants in the years to come. This will give us a boost in the competition for talent around the world and support important sectors and industries. The official announcement today to open a new center in the Philippines with the help of 37 new employees is yet another example of Canada's efforts to speed up the immigration processing process as we continue to encourage greater diversity among those desiring to visit, study, work, or live in Canada.” The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs stated:  "Deep ties among people in Canada and the Indo-Pacific region, and these ties are not only vast but also expanding rapidly. This operations center will support travel, bring in highly skilled workers to Canada, and accommodate the demands of both our present and future economies.” What is the Indo-Pacific Strategy in regard to Canada Immigration? Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada discussed the need to improve ties between Canada and the Indo-Pacific region. In the upcoming years, Canada thinks it will contribute to increasing immigration. Canada has therefore declared the Indo-Pacific strategy in an effort to increase immigration. It seeks to increase the number of immigrants from the Indo-Pacific region. On November 27, 2022, Global Affairs Canada officially introduced the strategy. By 2027, it will attract investments and initiatives reaching approximately 2.3 billion Canadian dollars.  According to information from the Canada Census of 2021, four of the top seven birth countries are: India The Philippines China Pakistan Want to know more details about “Canada opened a new application processing center in the Philippines” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

Canada opened a new application processing center in the Philippines

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On March 3, 2023, the Government of Canada opened a new application processing center in the Philippines to accelerate immigration application processing in the Indo-Pacific region. Canada is expanding its capacity to process visa applications worldwide with a newly established center and 37 additional employees.  This new initiative will improve... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Canada to introduce one-click citizenship oath to fast-track applications Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have proposed a new solution to expedite the naturalization process, allowing new citizens to affirm their citizenship oath electronically on a secure webpage instead of in person at a traditional ceremony. This amendment will be open for public consultation for 30 days, ending on March 27, 2023.  After completing this process, it may come into effect by June 2023. Experts argue that making becoming a citizen more accessible by removing the oath requirement will devalue citizenship and render it meaningless.  This has been essential to acquiring Canadian citizenship since 1947; thus, any alterations should be considered cautiously. According to the policy analysis statement published in the Canada Gazette, thousands of people apply for citizenship in Canada each year. Rising citizenship application inventories as a result of increased demand, in-person and paper-based processing, and other factors, including COVID-19 restrictions, have led to processing durations that are far longer than the 12-month standard for published service. Applications for citizenship increased by more than double in the five years between 2016–2017 and 2021–2022, from 113 000 to 243 000. With a target of 500 000 permanent residents by 2025, immigration levels are expected to continue to increase, which will result in rising citizenship application percentages. Benefits of one-click citizenship oath applications As it can help with challenges like long processing times and application inventories, technology has the potential to significantly improve customer service. In modernizing the Citizenship Program and reducing inventories and wait times for better customer service, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (the Department) has introduced digital and online initiatives.  Among the initiatives to modernize the citizenship process are the possibility and processing of electronic citizenship applications (e-applications), the administration of online citizenship tests, the maintenance of an online application tracker, the holding of virtual citizenship ceremonies, and the use of electronic citizenship certificates (e-certificates). Results are beginning to show up: processing times and citizenship application inventories have decreased over the last 12 months. Due to these innovations, temporary funding, and extra hiring, the Department is on track to process a record 300 000 new citizenship applications in the fiscal year 2022–2023, an increase of approximately 34% from the fiscal year 2021–2022. The update of the Citizenship Program still needs to be advanced, though. As of October 2022, there was a backlog of about 358 000 citizenship applications, and applicants had to wait 24 months before taking the oath of Citizenship.  The Oath of Citizenship can now be taken as flexible, including without or in the presence of an authorized person, due to changes made to the Regulations. With more freedom, the Department would be able to implement measures that improve client satisfaction and speed up the processing of citizenship applications while still allowing applicants to meet the Oath of Citizenship requirement. Want to know more details about “Canada to introduce one-click citizenship oath to fast-track applications” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

Canada to introduce one-click citizenship oath to fast-track applications

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Canada to introduce one-click citizenship oath to fast-track applications Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have proposed a new solution to expedite the naturalization process, allowing new citizens to affirm their citizenship oath electronically on a secure webpage instead of in person at a traditional ceremony. This amendment will be... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
The TFWP is transitioning to online LMIA applications

The TFWP is transitioning to online LMIA applications

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The TFWP is transitioning to online LMIA applications according to an update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is moving to online Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications starting April 3, 2023.  The LMIA Online Portal, a dependable and secure digital platform, offers... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
IRCC processing times

IRCC processing times for citizenship and family sponsorship applications

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IRCC processing times for citizenship and family sponsorship applications were updated on February 7, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the application processing times to help applicants know how long their application processing may take until a decision is made.  According to the update, IRCC processes citizenship applications... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
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Ottawa open work permit program extended for Hong Kong nationals

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On February 6, 2023, the Government of Canada extended the Ottawa open work permit program for eligible Hong Kong nationals. According to the expanded eligibility requirements, Hong Kong residents who have graduated within the past ten years from a post-secondary learning institution in Canada or abroad can obtain a work... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
ESDC processing times

ESDC processing times updated for LMIA applications

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ESDC processing times updated for LMIA applications Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has updated the processing times for the Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams.  Based on statistics from all processing centers, the current average LMIA processing times reduced for all streams except for Global Talent... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
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Newfoundland and Labrador to recruit physicians and nurses from Ireland

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On January 9, 2023, Newfoundland and Labrador announced that the provincial government was preparing to recruit physicians and nurses from Ireland to fill vacancies in the province. Ireland has been selected due to its physician training standards being comparable to those in Newfoundland and Labrador, along with the vast opportunity... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »