Federal and Provincial Governments Take Action to Help Newcomers Find Employment in their Fields

Jul 22, 2016 | Press Room

Today, the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, and the Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, signed a partnership agreement that will help foreign-trained workers in Newfoundland and...

Provincial Government Signs First-Ever Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Immigration Agreement

Jul 7, 2016 | Press Room

Today, the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, and the Honourable John McCallum, federal Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, signed the first-ever Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Immigration Agreement. The agreement helps...

Immigration on the agenda as Minister McCallum visits the province of Newfoundland and Labrador

Jul 7, 2016 | Press Room

July 7, 2016 – St. John’s, N.L. – John McCallum, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, was in St. John’s today to sign the first bilateral framework immigration agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador....

Government of Canada Investing in Innovative Projects in Atlantic Canada Minister Bains announces up to $7.1 million for four projects under the Atlantic Innovation Fund

Jul 5, 2016 | Press Room

St. John’s, NL – (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency – ACOA) – July 05, 2016 – The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for ACOA, today announced an investment of up to...

Atlantic Canada Federal Ministers and Atlantic Premiers announce the launch of an Atlantic Growth Strategy

Jul 4, 2016 | Press Room

St. Peters Bay, Prince Edward Island – July 04, 2016 – The Government of Canada and the governments of the four Atlantic Provinces are working together to build a vibrant economic future for Atlantic Canada by focusing their efforts and resources to...

Federal government to launch new immigration policy for Atlantic Canada

Jul 1, 2016 | Press Room

The key to more economic and social growth in Atlantic Canada is attracting more “new Canadians,” to the region, Liberal MP Scott Brison says. “We’re going to have a new immigration policy for Atlantic Canada very soon,” the Kings-Hants member of Parliament told the...

Mobilité Francophone to bring more newcomers to Francophone minority communities outside of Quebec

Jun 1, 2016 | Press Room

June 1, 2016—Ottawa, ON – Starting today, Canadian employers hiring skilled French-speaking temporary workers from abroad who want to work in Francophone minority communities outside of Quebec will be exempt from the Labour Market Impact Assessment. This will make it...

Attracting newcomers to Canada’s francophone communities outside Quebec

Mar 18, 2016 | Press Room

March 17, 2016—Ottawa, ON–Attracting skilled francophone workers to Canada and encouraging them to settle in communities outside of Quebec is the goal of a new International Mobility Program stream that will launch on the first day of June. “We want francophone...

Ottawa looks to ease international students’ path to permanent residency

Mar 16, 2016 | Press Room

The Liberal government is moving to make it easier for international students to become permanent residents once they have graduated from Canadian postsecondary institutions. Immigration Minister John McCallum said he intends to launch federal-provincial talks to...

Government of Canada releases its ambitious plan for 2016 immigration levels

Mar 8, 2016 | Press Room

March 8, 2016 – Ottawa, ON – The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, John McCallum, today announced that Canada will welcome a greater number of immigrants in 2016—with a special emphasis on family reunification. The Government of Canada has an...

Government of Canada Invests Over $1.2 Million in Tourism Initiatives in Newfoundland and Labrador

Mar 3, 2016 | Press Room

Funding announced for projects during Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador’s Annual Conference and Trade Show St. John’s, NL – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) – March 03, 2016 During the Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador Annual Conference and...

Canada welcomes 25,000 Syrian refugees

Feb 29, 2016 | Press Room

February 29, 2016 – Ottawa, ON – Canada has now welcomed more than 25,000 Syrian refugees as part of the #WelcomeRefugees initiative. The plan to bring 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada by the end of February 2016 has met the commitments of a quick and successful...

An overview of proposed changes to the Citizenship Act

Feb 25, 2016 | Press Room

An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act was introduced today. The changes in the proposed legislation would provide greater flexibility for applicants trying to meet the requirements for citizenship, and help immigrants obtain citizenship faster. They would also repeal...

The deadline for the requirement for Canada’s Electronic Travel Authoriztion (eTA) is fast approaching

Feb 17, 2016 | Press Room

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,...

Government of Canada Invests in Indigenous Entrepreneurship and Business Development in Labrador

Feb 10, 2016 | Press Room

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...

City of Victoria named as new destination community under the Resettlement Assistance Program

Feb 5, 2016 | Press Room

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

Feb 5, 2016 | Press Room

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

Jan 29, 2016 | Press Room

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

Jan 26, 2016 | Press Room

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

Jan 13, 2016 | Press Room

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...