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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

Canada’s immigration minister wants to make good on mandate letter commitments for refugees and undocumented workers In Part 7 of CIC News' special interview series, Sean Fraser talks about his bucket list of items to complete during his term as minister of immigration.

We asked Sean Fraser what he personally wants to achieve during his term as Canada’s minister of immigration.

By Shelby Thevenot

Sean Fraser prepared to increase Canada’s immigration levels even as 46,000 immigrants landed in October Fraser knows there are a lot of challenges ahead of him, but sees an opportunity to make a positive difference on Canada's immigration system.

Sean Fraser knows he has a lot of hard work ahead of him.

By Kareem El-Assal

Municipal Nominee Program: IRCC memo reveals stakeholder consultation findings Nearly 80 per cent of respondents said labour shortages should be the main determinant of selecting which municipalities can participate in the MNP.

A recent internal memo by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals highlights from its 2020 stakeholder consultations on the Municipal Nominee Program (MNP).

By Kareem El-Assal

Canadian immigration: What can we expect after the election on September 20? ANALYSIS: Recent elections in 2015 and 2019 provide us with an idea of what immigration developments we can expect over the coming months.

The federal election taking place on September 20 will shape Canada’s immigration system for up to the next four years.

By Kareem El-Assal

Canadian government reveals new immigration priorities Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has provided immigration minister Marco Mendicino with a new mandate letter.

Immigration will remain central to Canada’s economy and society.

By Kareem El-Assal