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Increasing Francophone immigration to reach a target of 4.4% of French-speaking immigrants outside Quebec by 2023
Canada-Quebec relationship on immigration matters
International students in Canada or planning to study in Canada have been impacted by the health and travel restrictions imposed to address COVID-19 pandemic. The Department has put in place measures to assist international students during these uncertain times.
Russia has escalated its political and military posture by initiating a military incursion into Ukraine beyond the two disputed territories. Domestic and international movements of the Ukrainian population is anticipated, including to Canada given our country’s strong Ukrainian-Canada community.
Status of the Express Entry system which is used for managing applications in a number of economic immigration categories.
Status update of video oath ceremonies.
Canada’s Resettlement of LGBTI refugees
Refugee stream for at-risk human rights defenders.
A CBC article was released on March 9 and highlighted concerns about racism in two IRCC offices, including the Client Support Centre. While the article focused primarily on the results of IRCC’s department-wide anti-racism focus groups conducted in 2021, which has drawn media interest previously, it also incorrectly stated that IRCC was investigating claims of systemic racism at these two IRCC offices. The work referenced in the article relates to an independent workplace assessment currently being conducted with Charron HR to support a healthy workplace at IRCC, not an audit, investigation or anti-racism probe.
Processing and facilitation measures for temporary workers