Canadian immigration news

IRCC and Canada’s provinces continue working together to welcome Ukrainians One year after the Russian invasion began, Ukrainians still benefit from a unique immigration pathway, extra settlement services and non-taxable benefits

Today marks one year since the beginning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

By Edana Robitaille

Canada releases Annual Report on Express Entry for 2021 The report outlines key facts such as who got into the Express Entry pool, how long it took to process applications and who received Canadian permanent residence in 2021.

Every year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) releases an annual report on Express Entry – the federal government’s primary immigration pathway for foreign skilled workers seeking Canadian permanent residence (PR).

By Vimal Sivakumar

Sean Fraser tables strategy for temporary residents who want to become Canadian permanent residents Canada's immigration minister has put forth a plan to allow more temporary residents to become permanent residents.

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has tabled a plan to expand pathways to permanent residence for international students and temporary foreign workers.

By Shelby Thevenot

Shadow minister expects Sean Fraser to present plan for temporary residents when Canadian Parliament resumes Immigration Minister Sean Fraser was given a 120-day deadline to introduce a plan to expand permanent residence pathways for international students and temporary foreign workers.

A parliamentary motion called for Immigration Minister Sean Fraser to publish a plan to expand pathways to permanent residence for temporary residents. On May 11, Fraser was given 120 days to respond, a deadline which falls outside of the House of Commons’ sitting calendar.

By Shelby Thevenot

Fraser announces new measures to modernize Canada’s immigration system Exemptions from medical exams, online immigration applications, and more application status trackers are on the horizon for Canadian newcomers.

On September 1, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser introduced new online services across Canada’s immigration system, intended to improve client experience and reduce the backlogs.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canada opens new PR pathway for overseas family members of air disasters Families of the Canadian victims of Ethiopian and Ukrainian air disasters may be eligible for permanent residency.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has created a new permanent residency program for families of the Canadian victims of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canada temporarily making distance learning eligible for Express Entry points IRCC is recommending Express Entry candidates update their profiles by August 2 to benefit from a new measure to count online, out of Canada, and part-time studies for points.

Public health restrictions over the past two years have forced students out of the classroom and onto the internet. Now, Canada is relaxing rules for Express Entry candidates who studied online during the pandemic.

By Shelby Thevenot

Full exclusive interview with Canada’s immigration minister All 8 parts of CIC News's interview with Immigration Minister Sean Fraser.

CIC News met Immigration Minister Sean Fraser on June 21 to discuss current events relating to Canadian immigration.

By Shelby Thevenot

Sean Fraser talks about how life has changed since he became Canada’s minister of immigration The final segment of CIC News's interview with Immigration Minister Sean Fraser.

Sean Fraser told CIC News in an interview that the biggest change since becoming Canada’s immigration minister has been managing his time as a politician as well as a family man.

By Shelby Thevenot