Starting March 15, 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to or transit through Canada will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Exceptions include U.S. citizens and travellers with a valid visa. Entry requirements for other methods of travel (land,...
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Government of Canada Invests in Indigenous Entrepreneurship and Business Development in Labrador
Support announced today for the Innu Business Development Centre and the Nunacor Development Corporation February 09, 2016 - Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) The Innu Business Development Centre and the NunatuKavut Business...
City of Victoria named as new destination community under the Resettlement Assistance Program
February 5, 2016 – Ottawa, ON – Following the meeting of Big City Mayors, Minister McCallum announced the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria as the first successful applicant under the recent call for proposals to identify new Resettlement Assistance...
Communities across Canada invited to apply to show how they can welcome and support Government-Assisted Refugees
February 5, 2016 – Ottawa, ON – In response to the Government of Canada’s commitment to welcome 25,000 Syrian refugees, many municipalities have expressed an interest in welcoming Government-Assisted Refugees, and integrating them into their communities. Communities...
Minister McCallum congratulates those working on the ground to support the national project to resettle Syrian refugees in Canada
Ottawa, January 29, 2016 – The Hon. John McCallum, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today issued the following statement: “I am proud to report to Canadians that our national project to resettle Syrian refugees in Canada is going well. In fact, by...
Canada announces the Syrian Family Links initiative
Bringing Syrian refugees and sponsors together January 26, 2016 – Ottawa, ON – Today, Syrian Family Links was launched to help connect Syrian refugees abroad with private Canadian sponsors through the help of the refugee’s family in Canada. Through this initiative,...
Canada has welcomed its first 10,000 Syrian refugees
January 13, 2016–Ottawa, ON–A significant milestone was reached late yesterday evening. Canada has now welcomed more than 10,000 Syrian refugees to our country as part of the #WelcomeRefugees initiative, bringing us closer to our goal of welcoming 25,000 Syrian...
Minister McCallum issues statement regarding disturbing incident in Vancouver
Ottawa, January 9, 2016—The Honourable John McCallum, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today issued the following statement: “I was appalled when I heard of last night’s incident outside the Muslim Association of Canada Centre in Vancouver, in which...
Provincial Government Helps Employers Connect with Skilled Immigrants
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced an initiative to attract more skilled immigrants to the province than ever before. Premier Davis made the announcement at the Association for New Canadians AXIS Career Services Centre in...
Provincial Government Releases Labour Market Outlook 2025
To ensure Newfoundland and Labrador has a highly skilled workforce and favourable conditions to growing the population, the Provincial Government today released Labour Market Outlook 2025 at Academy Canada in St. John's. The report includes timely information about...