Mar 21, 2025 | Press Room
Francophone immigration plays a crucial role in growing the Canadian economy, in promoting the vitality of Francophone minority communities and in meeting labour needs across the country. On this International Francophonie Day, the Honourable Rachel Bendayan, Minister...
Mar 11, 2025 | Press Room
Starting February 26, 2025, a new public policy allows apprentices in certain construction trades to study without a study permit if their training is part of their apprenticeship program. This policy is in effect until February 26, 2027 Who Can Apply: To qualify,...
Mar 10, 2025 | Newfoundland, Press Room
Family reunification is an important part of Canada’s immigration system, helping Canadian citizens and permanent residents sponsor their loved ones to live and work alongside them in Canada. Through the Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program, the government is...
Mar 7, 2025 | Newfoundland, Press Room
The Provincial Government has implemented changes to the Job Vacancy Assessment and Atlantic Immigration Program designation processes. Both the Job Vacancy Assessment and Atlantic Immigration Program designation processes provide initial approval for employers to...
Mar 7, 2025 | Newfoundland, Press Room
Immigration is essential to our country’s economic success and growth. To meet the growing demand for housing, Canada needs a strong construction and skilled trades workforce, and immigrants play a vital role in fulfilling these needs. Today, the Honourable...
Feb 27, 2025 | Press Room
Immigration is essential to supporting Canada’s economic growth. As labour requirements in key sectors continue to evolve, it’s important that Canada’s immigration system is nimble and responsive to our country’s needs. Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of...
Feb 27, 2025 | Press Room
As Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine continues, Canada remains committed to supporting Ukrainians and their family members who have sought a temporary safe haven in Canada. Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship,...
Feb 20, 2025 | Newfoundland, Press Room
The Northwest Territories Nominee Program application intake period will open at 9am MT on February 27, 2025 and close at 5pm MT on March 6, 2025. Eligible individuals can apply online on the Northwest Territories Nominee Program website. Following the federal...
Feb 19, 2025 | Newfoundland, Press Room
To ensure the best use of the province’s limited economic immigration capacity, the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) have moved to an expression of interest model. An expression of interest model uses...
Feb 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Canada is building more homes, bridges and key infrastructure than at any point in recent history. That requires skilled workers in communities across the country, including in the Atlantic provinces. To encourage more people to join the skilled trades, to build the...
Feb 13, 2025 | New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Press Room
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations to strengthen authorities to cancel temporary resident documents. These changes give immigration and border services officers explicit authority to...
Feb 12, 2025 | Newfoundland, Press Room
February 12, 2025 The Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, today announced the launch of the Make It Excellent in the Skilled Trades campaign to encourage youth and underemployed individuals to pursue careers in the skilled...