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How are immigrant women faring in Canada’s workforce?

International Women’s Day takes place annually on March 8th as a global recognition of the contributions that women make in the workplace, the work they do in the home as well as their cultural and societal contributions. It also acts as a day to bring awareness to many of the ongoing struggles women face globally.

By Edana Robitaille

Federal ruling: the importance of avoiding misrepresentation in Canadian immigration applications

Ting Li was a citizen of China, but her two children were studying in Canada. She had previously obtained a temporary resident visa (TRV) so that she could be in Canada and spend time with her children.

By Julia Hornstein

IRCC announces additional funding for Racialized Newcomer Women Pilot Program

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced its intent to provide an additional $5.8 million in support for 10 projects under the Racialized Women Newcomers Pilot Program. The announcement was made in Halifax on December 9 as part of a 16-day awareness campaign about ending gender-based violence against women.

By Edana Robitaille

IRCC announces Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Expansion

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced an expansion to the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) at a press conference in Timmins on August 26. The RNIP is an immigration pathway that works directly with select communities in rural Canada to attract global talent and fill gaps in local labour markets.

By Edana Robitaille

How to apply for permanent residence if you live in Quebec

The month of April saw an important number of new immigration-related announcements from both the federal and Quebec governments.

By Alexandra Miekus

Business council calls on Canada to budget for skilled immigrants

On March 1, business leaders sent a list of pre-budget recommendations to the Canadian government, calling for a focus on long-term growth and job creation.

By Shelby Thevenot

2020 was a big year for Canada’s PNPs

Canada’s provinces continued to be actively involved in strengthening Canada’s immigration system in 2020.

By Alexandra Miekus