Canada increases target to 432,000 immigrants in 2022 under Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024 Canada has set an even higher bar, as it will look to welcome 451,000 new immigrants by 2024. In a statement to CIC News, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser explained the rationale for the new levels plan. The Canadian government has just announced its Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024. By Kareem El-Assal
Atlantic Immigration Pilot to become permanent program in new year Canada's immigration minister and other provincial and federal leaders gathered for the announcement of the new Atlantic Immigration Program. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser and provincial leaders announced the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) will become a permanent program starting January 1. The name will be changed to the Atlantic Immigration Program. By Shelby Thevenot
CIC News: Our top 25 stories from the past 25 years CIC News turns 25 today. Here is a walk down memory lane. CIC News was born on November 30, 1996. By Kareem El-Assal
How Sean Fraser became Canada’s immigration minister Sean Fraser got into politics to create opportunities in the community where he grew up, now he is the minister responsible for Canadian immigration. While working at a law firm in Calgary, Sean Fraser noticed that much of his graduating class now lived in the same city as he—4,800 km away from where they grew up. By Shelby Thevenot
New Brunswick jobs that are in demand due to COVID-19 Some jobs in New Brunswick are more in-demand than others because of the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our work. Some of us had to transition to working from home, and others lost their jobs or saw their hours reduced because of public health measures in place. By Mohanad Moetaz
Immigration programs for international student grads in Canada Congratulations on graduating from a Canadian post-secondary institution. Now, what are you going to do? You have a number of options to stay in Canada after you graduate. Having a Canadian credential plus domestic work experience makes you a prime candidate for several immigration programs. By Shelby Thevenot
Where Canada’s immigrants settled in 2020 The drop in immigration was felt across the country in 2020. Looking ahead, Canada is already ahead of schedule to welcome 401,000 immigrants this year. While the drop in immigration to Canada was felt across the country in 2020, early signs suggest that most provinces will see their intakes recover by the end of this year. By Kareem El-Assal
Atlantic Immigration Pilot improving immigrant retention rates in the region Canada's immigration department found positive short-term outcomes of immigrants who moved to Atlantic Canada under the AIP. The Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) appears to be on the right track to help east coast provinces retain immigrants. By Shelby Thevenot
Which cities in Canada attract the most immigrants? Canada’s cities are competing to attract more immigrants. In 2019, Charlottetown, Regina and Toronto welcomed the highest number of immigrants per capita. Ottawa was the latest city to join the exclusive one per cent club. Cities across Canada are engaged in a heated competition to attract more immigrants. Due to their aging populations and low birth rates, cities need more immigrants to keep their economies strong. By Kareem El-Assal
