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Canada extends temporary measures for Palestinians in Canada
August 2, 2025 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Canada extends temporary measures for Palestinians in Canada
Canada invests in services to support economic integration and fill labour market shortages
July 23, 2025 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Canada’s new government has a mandate to build a strong economy by attracting the best talent in the world and filling key labour shortages.
Minister Diab to participate in a citizenship ceremony in Calgary
July 8, 2025 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 20 of Canada’s newest citizens from four countries. The ceremony will be presided by Citizenship Judge James Clover.
Canada launches measures to support those affected by 2025 wildfires
July 2, 2025 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
As Canada’s climate continues to warm faster than the global average, extreme weather conditions will become more frequent and severe. This will contribute to increased drought and wildfire risks, which threaten the health, safety and economic stability of people and communities in Canada. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting those affected across the […]
Statement by Minister Diab on Canada Day
July 1, 2025 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
“Canada Day is a time to reflect on who we are as a country and to celebrate the people, cultures, and values that bring us together. From coast to coast to coast, Canadians can mark this day with pride in our shared commitment to democracy, equality and building a better future."
Minister Diab to participate in a Canada Day citizenship ceremony in Halifax
June 30, 2025 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Minister Diab to participate in a Canada Day citizenship ceremony in Halifax
Canada marks World Refugee Day with solidarity
June 20, 2025 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
“On World Refugee Day, Canada reaffirms its commitment to meet humanitarian needs, address the root causes of forced displacement and find lasting solutions for refugees and other displaced people. We honour their strength and resilience, and recognize the important contributions they make in the communities that welcome them."
The Government of Canada introduces citizenship by descent legislation for Canadians
June 5, 2025 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Canadian citizenship lies at the heart of what it means to be Canadian, providing a sense of belonging and connection to a diverse, inclusive, and democratic nation. For many newcomers to Canada, citizenship is key to integration and we are committed to making the citizenship process as fair and transparent as possible.
Bill C-3: An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025)
June 5, 2025 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Canada’s Citizenship Act contains a first-generation limit to citizenship by descent for individuals born abroad, which generally means that a Canadian citizen parent can only pass on citizenship to a child born outside Canada if the parent was either born or naturalized in Canada before the birth of the child. Canadians born or naturalized in […]
Celebrating Canadian Citizenship: Diversity, Resilience and a Shared Future
May 26, 2025 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement today to mark the start of Citizenship Week, which runs from May 26 to June 1, 2025:
The Government of Canada is investing more than $9.3 million to support Francophone minority communities
March 20, 2025 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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.
Minister Bendayan to participate in a Citizenship Ceremony to mark International Francophonie Day
March 19, 2025 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
The Honourable Rachel Bendayan, in her first ceremony as Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 64 of Canada’s newest citizens from 31 different countries at this special ceremony to mark International Francophonie Day. MJ Quraishi will preside over the ceremony.
Canada to request a further extension to maintain first-generation limit to Canadian citizenship by descent
March 13, 2025 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
“Canadian citizenship is highly valued around the world. As Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, I’m committed to making the citizenship process as fair and transparent as possible"
Speaking notes for the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Canada takes action to support housing with new immigration measures
March 11, 2025 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Immigration is fundamental to Canada’s prosperity. That’s why in the Fall, through the 2025 to 2027 Immigration Levels Plan, I laid out and announced a comprehensive approach to immigration planning that’s aimed at supporting responsible population growth while balancing the challenges facing many communities in Canada.
Canada takes action to support housing with new immigration measures
March 7, 2025 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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.
Minister Miller to make an announcement in Woodbridge
March 6, 2025 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a press conference to announce new measures to support Canada’s construction industry.
Ministers Miller and Valdez to hold a media scrum in Scarborough
March 6, 2025 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, will hold a media scrum to discuss the new Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots.
Strengthening immigration and stopping fraud
March 3, 2025 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
“March is Fraud Prevention Month, a time to address the harms caused by immigration fraud both to people seeking a new life in Canada and to the integrity of our immigration system."
CANCELLED: Minister Miller to make an announcement in Ottawa
February 28, 2025 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
CANCELLED: The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a press conference to announce new measures to support Canada’s construction industry.
Canada announces 2025 Express Entry category-based draws, plans for more in-Canada draws to reduce labour shortages
February 27, 2025 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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.