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IRCC announces opening date of special measures for refugee claimants working in health care during the pandemic
Recognizing the considerable contribution and sacrifice health-care workers have made in Canada throughout the pandemic, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced today that on December 14, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will begin accepting applications for permanent residence from refugee claimants who work in Canada’s health-care sector and [...]
Canada announces immigration measures supporting Hong Kong residents and Canadians in Hong Kong
Immigration is a key driver of Canada’s economic growth, and Canada continues to welcome the best and brightest from around the world, who help create jobs for Canadians. As we focus on accelerating our recovery, Canada will continue to be the world’s top destination for talent, capital, and jobs. Today, the Honourable Marco E. [...]
Canada and US border closure extended for seventh time, now until November 21
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has said that Canada will keep the border closed until US has pandemic under control Canada and the United States will keep their border closed until at least November 21 as the countries continue to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Canada’s Public Safety Minister Bill Blair confirmed the policy extension, which [...]
Government of Canada announces details for opening of 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program
News release October 5, 2020—Ottawa—The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced details for the opening of the 2020 Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program, building further on the government’s commitment to reuniting families. Over a 3-week period, from 12 p.m. EDT on October 13, 2020, to 12 p.m. [...]
Canada-U.S. border closure to be extended for another 30 days, say officials
The Canada-U.S. border has been closed to non-essential travel since March. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press) CBC News has confirmed that the agreement to restrict travel across the Canada-U.S. border will be extended into August. Senior government officials confirm the arrangement limiting border access to essential travel only will be rolled over for another 30 days. The agreement, which [...]
La frontière avec les États-Unis pourrait rester fermée jusqu’en 2021
La frontière canado-américaine pourrait rester fermée jusqu'à l'année prochaine, à moins qu'« un miracle se produise » pour faire baisser les taux de COVID-19 au sud de la frontière, selon le Dr Isaac Bogoch, spécialiste des maladies infectieuses. « Ils ont plus de 50 000 nouveaux cas par jour dans le pays et en plus, il ne semble pas [...]