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Sky is the limit for Ghina
Ghina was a Syrian refugee when she arrived in Canada. Now she’s studying biomedical sciences at the University of Ottawa.
Helping Ukrainians find housing
Catholic Centre for Immigrants forms housing team to help Ukrainian refugees in Ottawa find a home and receive settlement services.
Canada marks 10,000 arrivals of Afghan refugees
Afghan refugees arriving to Canada number 10,000
Canadians continue to welcome Afghans
Canadians have played an active role in welcoming Afghan refugees in their communities.
Immigration plans unveiled
February 14, 2022 — Ottawa — Our immigration system has helped shape Canada into the country it is today – one that is prosperous, diverse, and welcoming to those in need. Newcomers enrich and better our communities, and they work every day to create jobs, care for...
Thank you IRC
A big thank you to Islamic Relief Canada. The organization has made CCI Ottawa one of the recipients of its Share Your Warmth initiative.
Canada announces 3 new initiatives to welcome and support more refugees
In advance of World Refugee Day, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, met with UNHCR’s representative in Canada, Rema Jamous Imseis, to announce 3 new initiatives to assist even more refugees.
Minister Mendicino marks Citizenship Week
Ottawa, May 17, 2021 — The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today issued the following statement to mark Citizenship Week: “Today, Canadians celebrate the start of Citizenship Week, a time to express...
Caregivers to get IRCC priority
Caregivers who are needed to help provide care for a Canadian family will be given priority under a new immigration program
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...