January 22, 2024—Ottawa—International students enrich our communities and are a critical part of Canada’s social, cultural and economic fabric. In recent years, the integrity of the international student system has been threatened. Some institutions have significantly...
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Ambitious and historic measures to enhance the vitality of Francophone minority communities in Canada
News release January 16, 2024, Caraquet, New Brunswick—Francophone immigration plays a crucial role in Canada’s economic growth and promotes the vitality of Francophone minority communities and meet labour needs across the country. Today, the Honourable Marc Miller,...
International Experience Canada opens the 2024 season to welcome international youth
December 11, 2023—Ottawa, Ontario—Canada continues to benefit from the interest shown by young people from around the world who wish to come here to acquire and contribute professional skills, travel and take part in the Canadian experience. The Honourable Marc...
Expect fewer international students in wake of raised income requirements, advocate says
Federal government announced changes on Thursday An international student at Memorial University in St. John's says federal changes to the amount of required income for international students will provide transparency on what is needed to live in Canada but will also...
Canada has new requirements for international students hoping to come study. Here’s what you need to know
Applicants will soon need to show they have access to $20,635 instead of $10,000 Canada's immigration minister on Thursday announced a slew of new requirements for foreign students wanting to come study in Canada. Starting next year, Marc Miller said prospective...
Revised requirements to better protect international students
December 7, 2023—Ottawa—Canada is a top destination for international students, thanks to our high-quality educational institutions; our welcoming, diverse society; and the opportunities for some to work or immigrate permanently after graduation. While international...
Changes to Inadmissibility Fees
Ottawa, November 29, 2023 – On December 1, 2023, the following application fees for foreign nationals applying to regain their status or return to Canada after being inadmissible will be adjusted for inflation in accordance with the Service Fees Act (SFA): Changes to...
New humanitarian pathway for Colombian, Haitian and Venezuelan foreign nationals
November 17, 2023—Ottawa—The world is facing an unprecedented migration crisis. With record numbers of people displaced internationally, Canada recognizes the need to take action and is working to support vulnerable individuals by providing them with safe and regular...
The Government of Canada funds research on Francophone immigration
November 8, 2023, Toronto, Ontario – Francophone immigration plays an important role in the development and prosperity of Francophone communities outside Quebec. Canada therefore intends to increase its efforts to welcome more Francophone immigrants in these...
Stabilizing Canada’s immigration targets to support sustainable growth
News release November 1, 2023—Ottawa—Immigration drives Canada’s economy and fuels its future growth. As we continue to face an aging population and critical labour shortages in key sectors like health care, transportation and home building, newcomers are critical to...