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
IRCC announces Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Expansion Program changes to fill labour market needs in rural areas by expanding geographic boundaries of communities. 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
Minister Fraser provides an update on immigration backlogs Canada's immigration minister along with members of an Ottawa task force updated Canadians on how the government is working to reduce immigration backlogs. On August 29, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser joined other task force members to update Canadians and newcomers on what the government is doing to address the backlog and improve the immigration system. By Shelby Thevenot
Sean Fraser provides update on Canada’s immigration system IRCC has also launched a new website to allow the public to track the immigration backlog. Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, spoke in Vancouver on August 24 about Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) ongoing work to reduce application backlogs, improve client experience and address labour shortages. By Edana Robitaille
Canadian government provides update on immigration and passport task force Government spokesperson confirms that an Ottawa taskforce has made suggestions for solutions to the application backlogs with IRCC and Service Canada. On June 25, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the creation of a task force to evaluate service standards for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), passport applications and Canada’s airports. By Edana Robitaille
Analysis: Canada’s provinces are seeking a new deal on immigration Canada's immigration system is entering a new era where the provinces want to have even more control than the federal government. On July 28, 2022, the Government of Saskatchewan released a statement that it is seeking greater control over its immigration system. By Kareem El-Assal
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
No date set for IRCC to waive Canadian citizenship application fees Immigration Minister Sean Fraser explained to CIC News the process for fulfilling his mandate letter commitment to waive Canadian citizenship fees. This article is Part 4 of a special CIC News interview series with the minister. The Canadian government needs more time to fulfil its promise to waive citizenship fees for applicants. By Kareem El-Assal
