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The Manitoba government is retaining skilled labour by supporting the extensions of work permits for temporary residents who are eligible to apply to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino announced today.

“At a time when skilled labour is in high demand, our government is making sure that people who are already in the province, who have contributed economically and who have expressed a desire to call Manitoba home are given that...

As of April 1, 2025, expired refugee protection claimant documents (RPCDs) will no longer be valid.

Asylum claimants can apply to renew an expired RPCD or replace a lost, destroyed or stolen one using Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) web form. The Replace your refugee protection claimant document page provides more information, along with step-by-step instructions on how to fill out the web form.

Please note that old paper application forms for RPCDs mailed to IRCC will no...

The Liberal government's decision to reel in the temporary foreign worker program after loosening the rules to help businesses find workers after the pandemic is sparking a contentious debate about whether governments should even try to address labour shortages.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that his government is bringing back stricter rules to stem the flow of low-wage temporary foreign workers, and he urged businesses to hire and train Canadian workers.

"Two years ago, in...

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Canada has seen a sharp increase in the number of foreign travellers it's turning away at ports of entry, according to data from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), while the federal government continues to face criticism for allowing immigration numbers to balloon, putting pressure on the housing supply.

The data — included in an emailed statement to CTV News — show the agency turned away an average of nearly 4,000 foreign travellers per month through the first seven months of 2024, which...

The Liberal government is putting a stop to an immigration exemption that allows visitors to apply for work permits from within Canada.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced the policy during the pandemic for visitors who couldn't leave Canada due to COVID-19-related travel restrictions.

IRCC said that the exemption was eliminated Aug. 28 as part of the federal government's efforts to cut down on the number of temporary residents in order to "preserve the integrity of the...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday the federal government will reduce the number of temporary foreign workers in Canada after a historic surge that some experts say has fuelled unemployment among immigrants and young people.

Trudeau also said the government is considering a reduction to the number of permanent residents Canada accepts each year — a potentially major policy change after years of increasing immigration levels on the Liberal government's watch.

The government loosened...

EBM Connect Canada is an initiative designed to guide internationally educated health professionals into an evidence-based medical practice through learning, networking, and community service. Their mission is to equip future Canadian physicians and dentists with the skills and knowledge to utilize evidence-based medicine (EBM) in their practice and bridge the gap between their background experiences and Canadian evidence-based principles of training. Join EBM Connect Canada in shaping a future...

More people are on the move now than ever before, with approximately one in eight individuals globally either migrants or forcibly displaced. Despite not being inherently less healthy than host populations, millions in vulnerable situations face poorer health outcomes, especially where living and working conditions are substandard. Prioritizing their right to timely, affordable, and dignified healthcare is crucial for achieving health for all, in alignment with WHO Global Action Plan on...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is offering technical briefings on asylum claim processes. The technical briefing was developed to help front-line workers and government organizations gain a better understanding of the procedures involved in processing claims submitted by asylum seekers, as well as the supports and services they may be able to access while their claim is being processed. Please note that the information sessions are geared towards front-line workers and...