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Government announces more measures to support international students
Ottawa, February 12, 2021 — International students bring so much to Canada, contributing more than $21 billion annually to Canada's economy and supporting the vitality of its communities. The pandemic has presented myriad challenges for international students, and the...
Canada launches Hong Kong pathway to attract recent graduates and skilled workers
February 4, 2021 — Ottawa — The ties that bind Canada and Hong Kong run deep. The first Hong Kong residents arrived here over 150 years ago, contributing immensely to Canada’s economic, social and political life. Canada continues to stand shoulder to shoulder with the...
Much-needed health care workers are already here
The Ottawa area faces a shortage of health care professionals in a variety of areas. Those positions can be filled with immigrants in Ottawa who have professional health care backgrounds.
Fun with gingerbread houses
By Callum McDonell “Harder than it looks.” That was the consensus that emerged from CCI’s attempt to build gingerbread houses, a part of the virtual Holiday Cheer event held a week before Christmas. Some people were remarkably successful. A professional-caliber...
Canada announces plan to support economic recovery through immigration
October 30, 2020 — Ottawa — The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, tabled the 2021‒2023 Immigration Levels Plan today, which sets out a path for responsible increases to immigration targets to help the Canadian economy...
COVID-19 update
A message to our community about COVID 19 We are still helping newcomers from all over the world settle and integrate into the Ottawa community. Whether it's learning a new language, getting help with finding a job, or enrolling your children into school, we are here...
Government announces details for Parents and Grandparents Program
October 5, 2020 — Ottawa — The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced details for the opening of the 2020 Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program, building further on the government’s commitment to reuniting...
Speeding up spousal applications
September 24, 2020 — Ottawa — Today, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, is announcing action to speed up spousal application processing and help families build their lives together in Canada. Immigration, Refugees...