Government of Canada

Canadian government investing $17.6 million to improve digital literacy This funding will go towards the Digital Literacy Exchange Program.

On March 13, 2023, the Government of Canada announced that 23 different not-for-profit organizations across the country will receive funding to aid in the advancement of digital literacy among Canadians through the Digital Literacy Exchange Program (DLEP).

By Vimal Sivakumar

IRCC invites Canadians to directly influence future immigration policies and programs Canada is calling this initiative “An Immigration System for Canada’s Future”.

In a press release yesterday, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the start of a new “broad-based engagement” venture called “An Immigration System for Canada’s Future”.

By Vimal Sivakumar

IRCC resuming biometrics collection for people applying for temporary residence from within Canada This change will effect anyone applying for temporary residence in Canada on or after February 23, 2023.

Today, the Government of Canada announced that they are “resuming the collection of biometrics” for individuals applying for temporary residence (TR) from within Canada.

By Vimal Sivakumar

What happens on the first day of Parliament in Canada Here are the typical Canadian traditions associated with the opening of Parliament.

A new session of Parliament is beginning today, November 22, after pausing for the summer months and to make way for Canada’s 44th federal election.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canada plans to lift quarantine on exempt travellers by early July Health minister wants loosen quarantine rules for exempt travellers who are fully vaccinated for the first phase of easing travel restrictions.

Canadians and exempt travellers who are fully vaccinated will soon have an amended quarantine requirement when arriving from abroad.

By Shelby Thevenot

Health minister says it is not the time for travel as Canada enters third wave Travel restrictions set to expire this month may be rolled over yet again.

Canada’s travel restrictions are set to expire on April 21, but with the third wave of coronavirus, it seems like they could be rolled over for another 30 days or more.

By Mohanad Moetaz

Canada recognizes the contribution of migrants and refugees in global campaign An international campaign led by the Government of Canada aims to highlight the positive impact of migration on communities around the world.

As part of a new global campaign called “It Takes a Community”, Canada is highlighting the many positive ways that migrants can impact local communities.

By Alexandra Miekus