Immigration Update
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On November 6, 2023, Immigration Minister Marc Miller celebrated the 11th National Francophone Immigration Week, emphasizing the value of Francophone immigrants to Canada's cultural, demographic, and economic richness.
The government recently set new admission targets for French-speaking immigrants outside Quebec, aiming for 6% in 2024, 7% in 2025, and 8% in 2026.
These targets reflect Canada's commitment to strengthening Francophone minority communities and supporting labour needs.
The government has been consulting on a new Francophone immigration policy, which will soon be launched under the modernized Official Languages Act.
The policy aims to support Francophone communities outside Quebec.
#Miller, #Francophone_immigration, #French_Speaking_Immigrants
https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/statement-minister-miller-highlights-importance-153000869.html
On November 3, 2023, Social Development Minister of New Brunswick Jill Green voiced concern over rising hate in Canada at a meeting on anti-racism, representing Immigration Minister Arlene Dunn.
The panel emphasized that racism, discrimination, and hate speech have no place in Canada. The Canadian Government’s responsibility is to foster inclusion, respect diversity, and protect everyone's rights, particularly in challenging times.
The Government pledged to ensure safety for all in Canada, affirming that diversity, inclusion, and human rights are core Canadian values.
The minister stated that all forms of racism, discrimination, and hate, including antisemitism, Islamophobia, and any rhetoric against Jewish, Arab, Israeli, and Palestinian communities, were entirely unacceptable.
#Racism, #hate, #Jill_Green, #Human_rights, #discrimination
On October 31, 2023, Immigration Minister Marc Miller presented the report "An Immigration System for Canada’s Future." This report outlines plans to bolster Canada's immigration system to support economic growth and keep Canada appealing.
The report suggests several enhancements, such as responding faster to global crises, introducing a new Francophone Immigration Policy, and improving the International Student Program.
It also advocates for including services like housing and healthcare in immigration planning.
The report even proposes the establishment of a Chief International Talent Officer position and a more user-friendly immigration website.
#Marc_Miller, #Miller, #Immigration_to_Canada, #IRCC
On October 19, 2023, the Government of Canada decided to reduce the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) workforce in India from 27 employees to five in response to India's decision to reduce immunities for Canadian diplomats in Delhi.
Despite the reduced staff, IRCC will still accept and process applications from India, although processing times may be affected.
Most applications from India are already processed outside the country, with 89% handled through the global network.
The remaining IRCC staff in India will focus on urgent processing, visa printing, risk assessment, and oversight of key partners.
Indian applicants should expect delays in processing times, responses to inquiries, and the return of visas or passports.
#IRCC, #India, #Indian_applicants, #immigration_to_Canada
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/ircc-reduce-staff-india.html
https://www.canindia.com/irrc-reduces-staff-in-india-impacting-canadian-visa-processing/
