Ottawa will support Afghan citizens with travel authorizations to leave Afghanistan

On August 29, 2021, Canada and its allies have achieved a discussion with the Taliban to allow Afghan citizens to leave Afghanistan. Canada will issue travel authorization to Afghan citizens who have qualified under the Government programs whether applicants remain in Afghanistan or not. Afghan applicants who are able to leave Afghanistan and need further documentation from the Canadian Government to travel can get support at IRCC.SituationAfghanistan. IRCC@cic.gc.ca. Afghan residents who are in a third country should inform the Government of Canada to know where they are for further support. #Afghanistan, #Afghans, #refugees, #Taliban https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/afghan-travel-support.html

August 31, 2021

Federal election 2021 and its impact on immigration

Traditionally, during election campaigns, immigration, particularly the amount of immigration is discussed by the parties.

However, in the 2021 election campaign, immigration is not an issue to discuss. Looking at the three major parties, the Conservative Party has announced a few ideas they want to develop in the Canadian immigration system.

However, the Liberals and NDP haven’t said anything on this issue.

The Liberal Government increased immigration targets to over 400,000 for the next three years, and it seems the party that wins the election will follow this policy.

#Elections_2021, #Elections2021, #NDP, #Liberals, #Conservatives, #immigration_policy

August 30, 2021

New Brunswick businessmen demand more immigrants

New Brunswick’s business leaders urged Ottawa to boost immigration.

Alex LeBlanc, chief executive officer of the New Brunswick Business Council, said in a press conference that ‘whichever party forms the government must prioritize policies and investments that enable businesses to access talent and capital they need to recover and grow,’

and introduced their policy priorities for the next federal government after the 2021 elections. LeBlanc also called the Government to introduce ‘a clear plan to drive economic recovery and post-pandemic growth.’

#New_Brunswick, #Elections_2021, #Elections2021

 

August 30, 2021

Quebec will welcome around 300 Afghan refugee families

Immigration Minister of Quebec, Nadine Girault, said that the province will welcome Afghan refugees and help them settle in Quebec.

The Minister also clarified that about 300 Afghan refugees will come to Quebec, after finishing their quarantine in Toronto. Currently, the Government of Quebec is working with several organizations to get everything ready before the refugees arrive in order to ensure smooth resettlement.

Premier of Quebec Francois Legault said that Quebec is ready to take care of Afghan refugees, especially women facing persecution.

#Afghanistan, #Afghan_refugees, #refugees, #Quebec

 

August 30, 2021