CanadaVisa News Briefs for July, 2017

CIC News
Published: July 5, 2017

The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian immigration and citizenship that have taken place over the past couple of weeks.

Our Canadian immigration news briefs bring you the latest news as it happens. When published, these articles are posted across our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, InstagramGoogle+ and LinkedIn. Follow us across these channels to get the latest news as it occurs.

• Canada Allows Russians to Stave Off Deportation Under Revised Policy

Flag flutters at pride parade in MontrealJuly 5, 2017

Following reports of violence against members of the LGBTQ community in Chechnya, the government of Canada has implemented a policy whereby failed asylum seekers from Russia may be able to remain in Canada. >>Read more

• Manitoba Invites 90 Applicants to Apply Under Business Immigration Stream

The flags of Manitoba and CanadaJuly 5, 2017

Manitoba issued 90 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) between May 2017 and June 2017 under the Manitoba Business Stream (MPNP-B), part of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). >>Read more

• Northwest Territories Unveils New Immigration Strategy

Scenic view of landscape in Northwest TerritoriesJuly 5, 2017

Up to 36,700 job positions will open up over the next 15 years in the Northwest Territories (NWT), and the NWT government is looking internationally to make sure that the territory continues to build a vibrant economy. >>Read more

• Ontario Releases List of Targeted Information and Communications Technology Occupations for Express Entry Stream

July 4, 2017Canada flag with a view of the CN tower

On July 4, the government of Ontario released the list of targeted Information and Communications Technology (ICT) occupations that were recently prioritized under the province’s Express Entry-aligned Human Capital Priorities Stream. This stream is part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). >>Read more

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