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North Bay business leaders want the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot to be permanent

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The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) has been successful and popular, leading the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce (NBDCC) to call for it to become a permanent immigration program.  The RNIP has been implemented in five Northern Ontario communities, and only in North Bay, over 150 employers participated, and over 300 community recommendations for newcomers were issued. Timmins and Sudbury have also expressed their support for RNIP.  In Thunder Bay, RNIP generated $11.6 million in wages for the local economy and created 321 jobs in just one year. Thunder Bay issued 274 recommendations to qualified candidates in the RNIP  What is a Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)? The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot is an initiative driven by the local communities. By offering a path to permanent residency for highly talented foreign workers who wish to live and work in one of the participating communities, it aims to expand the benefits of economic immigration to smaller communities. Additionally, each community will have its own Additional criteria for being eligible process for applying for jobs,  community recommendations application process Participating communities in RNIP are: Community Community website North Bay, ON https://northbayrnip.ca/ Sudbury, ON https://investsudbury.ca/why-sudbury/move-to-sudbury/rnip/ Timmins, ON www.timminsedc.com Sault Ste. Marie, ON www.welcometossm.com Thunder Bay, ON https://gotothunderbay.ca/ Brandon, MB www.economicdevelopmentbrandon.com Altona/Rhineland, MB www.seedrgpa.com Moose Jaw, SK https://www.moosejawrnip.ca/ Claresholm, AB www.claresholm.ca Vernon, BC https://rnip-vernon-northok.ca/ West Kootenay (Trail, Castlegar, Rossland, Nelson), BC https://wk-rnip.ca/ Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “North Bay business leaders want the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot to be permanent” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot boosted the local economy of Thunder Bay

Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot boosted the local economy of Thunder Bay

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A study by the Northern Policy Institute found that last year, the RNIP helped boost Thunder Bay’s economy beyond simply assisting foreign nationals in finding jobs and settling into their communities. In one year the program offered:  229 jobs to its applicants,  generated 92 other jobs in the local economy, and  a total of $11.6 million in wages.  The RNIP is growing at a fast pace, welcoming 1,425 foreign nationals to gain permanent residence in Canada in the first half of 2023. The program’s effectiveness has led Ottawa to increase the number of foreign nationals allowed to immigrate to some of the communities in the program.  The RNIP aims to recruit skilled immigrants to work in smaller communities with aging populations and labor shortages through the five-year program, which is expected to become a permanent immigration program soon. RNIP welcomed 1,345 new permanent residents to Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia last year. By the end of the first half of this year, the program has already surpassed those immigration numbers by about 6%, granting permanent residence to 1,425 foreign nationals. “I’ve seen firsthand the importance of this program throughout our region,” Sudbury MP Viviane Lapointe said. “Not only has the program directly addressed gaps and challenges such as labor shortages, but it also continues to drive economic prosperity for our communities in ways that will have a generational impact,” says the program’s director. “I’ve heard personally from employers how helpful this program has been in attracting workers, growing and expanding businesses, and creating economic opportunities in our communities.” “From my perspective, the Rural and Northern Immigration Program has been an enormous success,” stated then-Immigration Minister Sean Fraser earlier this year.   What is the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot? The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot is an initiative driven by the local communities. By offering a path to permanent residency for highly talented foreign workers who wish to live and work in one of the participating communities, it aims to expand the benefits of economic immigration to smaller communities. Additionally, each community will have its own additional criteria for being eligible process for applying for jobs,  community recommendations application process Participating communities in RNIP are: North Bay, ON Sudbury, ON Timmins, ON Sault Ste. Marie, ON Thunder Bay, ON Brandon, MB Altona/Rhineland, MB Moose Jaw, SK Claresholm, AB Vernon, BC West Kootenay (Trail, Castlegar, Rossland, Nelson), BC Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about the “Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Boosted the local economy of Thunder Bay” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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The impact of global immigration on Canada

The impact of global immigration on Canada

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The impact of global immigration on Canada, there has been a notable increase in migration to high-income countries, according to economists. Global North countries, including Canada, have seen a fast rise in their foreign-born population. Canada’s population growth rate of 2.7% in 2022 is the highest among the G7 countries and is among the top 20 countries in the world.  Canada’s population increased by more than one million people, marking the first time in the country’s history that the population has increased by such a large number in just 12 months, and it is the highest annual population growth rate recorded since 1957. Most of this growth, 95.9%, can be attributed to international workers moving to Canada. Canada’s population could double in just 26 years if this trend continues. Record-high population growth in 2022 On January 1, 2023, Canada’s population was expected to have increased by a record 1,050,110 people, raising the total to 39,566,248. This is the first year in Canadian history that saw a population increase of over one million, and it also represents the highest annual population growth rate (+2.7%) since 1957 (+3.3%).  Due to the large number of births during the post-war baby boom and the large influx of refugees after the Hungarian Revolution in 1956, the population growth rate in 1957 reached a record high. The cause of Canada’s record-high population growth in 2022 was considerably different because overseas migration was responsible for nearly all of the rise that was observed (95.9%). As it has been for many years, Canada will continue to have the highest population growth among the G7 nations in 2022. Canada would come in first with a population growth of 2.7% for the year 2022 when compared to country growth rates for 2021 from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the most recent data available for all members. Moreover, Canada’s population growth rate of 2.7% in 2022 would rank it in the top 20 nations in the world, based on the most recent data available for other nations (as of 2021). Almost all of the African nations have faster population growth rates. Such a rate of population increase would cause the Canadian population to double in around 26 years if it remained steady in the coming years.   The impact of Temporary immigration on Canada’s growth 437,180 new immigrants were expected to enter Canada in 2022, and there is expected to be a net gain of 607,782 non-permanent residents. Both of these figures reflect greater immigration targets and a year in which Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada received more immigration applications than ever before, representing the highest levels ever recorded. The projected increases in temporary residents for 2022 are the highest for a single year for which comparable data are available. Additionally, for the first time, these gains exceed those made by immigrants during the same period. The net expected number of non-permanent residents in all provinces and territories increased year over year in 2022, with work and study permits as well as the number of asylum seekers increasing overall. This surge is the result of a number of causes, including the program established to accept individuals fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the previously indicated intention to use international migration to assist satisfy labor shortages around the nation.  Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “The impact of global immigration on Canada” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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Immigration in 2023

Immigration in 2023 is expected to surpass record targets for this year

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Immigration in 2023 is expected to surpass record targets for this year, Canada’s immigration rate is set to exceed the targets outlined in the 2023-2025 Immigration Levels Plan, with 232,120 new permanent residents alone in the first half of 2023. If this trend continues, there could be a total of 526,360 new permanent residents by the end of 2023, which is 5.7% more than the target of 465,000 for this year and almost 5.3% above the 500,000, the target for 2025.  Despite a slight decrease in June, immigration to Canada has been steadily increasing.  Overview of Ontario Immigration in 2023 Ontario is the most popular destination for newcomers, attracting about 38.5% of the total new permanent residents in the first half of 2023 Economic programs such as the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot (AFIP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Caregiver Programs, the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP), the Federal Skilled Trades (FST) and Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Programs, the Start-Up Visa (SUV) and Self-Employed Persons (SEP) Programs, and the Temporary Resident to Permanent In the first half of the year, 19,600 individuals who were eligible for Canada’s refugee and protected person programs as well as another 31,910 new permanent residents who were sponsored by families also moved to Ontario. For the Latest Canada Immigration news Click here! Other provinces and territories During that time, the following numbers of new permanent residents were attracted to each of the other provinces and territories: 3,150 in Newfoundland and Labrador 1,970 on Prince Edward Island 6,000 Nova Scotia 5,345 New Brunswick Canada: 27,670 Ontario – 14,735 14,000 in Saskatchewan 31,680 in Alberta 41,770 in British Columbia Yukon – 530 195 in the Northwest Territories 30 Nunavut Newfoundland and Labrador in Atlantic Canada have by far the highest rate of immigrant growth in the first half of this year compared to the same period in 2022.    What is the 2023-2025 Immigration Levels Plan? On November 1, 2022, the 2023–2025 Immigration Levels Plan was introduced, defining the path for raising immigration levels to support Canada’s economic growth and meet labor market needs. The 2023–2025 Immigration Levels Plan will help Canada maintain its position as one of the top talent destinations in the world while reuniting families and fulfilling Canada’s humanitarian obligations, including the resettlement of Afghans who are in need of assistance. With a stronger emphasis on regional immigration to spread the advantages of immigration across Canada, the Levels Plan gives economic immigration priority in order to support the development of a strong economy. More than half of all expected admissions are for the economic class. Despite the ongoing pandemic, Canada accepted over 405,000 permanent residents in 2021, setting a record. The 2023–2025 Levels Plan continues this trend. As the population continues to age rapidly immigration is crucial for Canada’s long-term economic growth; but, Canada has to maintain its capacity to welcome and integrate an increasing number of immigrants. To sustain and enhance the high standard of living that Canadians already enjoy and to create the framework for effective integration into our communities, the country must make a collective effort as its population increases. On November 1, 2022, the 2023–2025 Immigration Levels Plan (Levels Plan) was introduced in Parliament. It included the following targets for admitting new permanent residents: 465,000 in 2023 (range: 410,000-505,000) 485,000 in 2024 (range: 430,000-542,500) 500,000 in 2025 (range: 442,500-550,000) Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Immigration in 2023 is expected to surpass record targets for this year” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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IRCC made Multi-Factor Authentication mandatory for GCKey accounts

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Starting July 31, 2023, IRCC made multi-factor authentication mandatory for all GCKey accounts and representatives to prevent unauthorized access to personal information.  The new authentication must be set up for new accounts or for signing into existing accounts. It must be used each time GCKey is used to access the IRCC account but is not required if the Sign-In Partner option is selected.  The following accounts require the new IRCC multi-factor authentication:  IRCC Secure Account,  Authorized Paid Representatives Portal,  Employer Portal,  Provincial and Territorial Partner Portal,  Designated Learning Institutions Portal,  Provincial and Territorial Public Health Authority Portal, and  the Partner Portal.   What is meant by authentication for GCkey accounts? When using government websites, it is a safe way to identify a user. The authentication procedure only verifies that the credential is legitimate and in the possession of its owner while maintaining the user’s identity. The government website does not learn or validate your identity through credential authentication. It just receives a message stating that the government or your bank successfully verified your credentials (username and password). What is a GCKey? The Government of Canada has created a special electronic credential called a GCKey that can be used with online government services. You can choose a username and password for it. You must also come up with security questions. This protects your data and enables account recovery. To use online services, anyone from any country can register and generate a GCKey login and password. It is not an account. You must still register for each online account after creating a GCKey username and password in order to link them to your account profile. What can I do if I forget my username or password for GCKey? You can make a new GCKey password if you forgot your old one. Visit the GCKey sign-in page. After answering the password recovery questions you previously set up while registering for a GCKey, create a new password. You can get your GCKey username back if you forget it. Visit the GCKey sign-in page. Click on”Forgot your username?”. Submit the email address linked to your account. You’ll receive your username at that email address. You must generate a new GCKey if you misplaced your email. You can access an application by connecting it to your new account if you create a new GCKey. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “IRCC made Multi-Factor Authentication mandatory for GCKey accounts” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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Sudbury considered 54 new applications under the RNIP

Sudbury considered 54 new applications under the RNIP

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On July 31, 2023, the City of Greater Sudbury held a new round of invitations for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP). In this round, Sudbury considered 54 candidates, including one drawn through the Francophone Stream. The lowest score of these draws was 240 points, ten points lower than in the previous draw.  Last year, Sudbury invited a total of 154 applicants. Since the program’s launch, the city has recommended at least 400 individuals under the RNIP. So far, the city has considered 230 candidates in 2023. About Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot is an initiative driven by the local communities. By offering a path to permanent residency for highly talented foreign workers who wish to live and work in one of the participating communities, it aims to expand the benefits of economic immigration to smaller communities. Additionally, each community will have its own additional criteria for being eligible process for applying for jobs,  community recommendations application process Participating communities in RNIP are: North Bay, ON Sudbury, ON Timmins, ON Sault Ste. Marie, ON Thunder Bay, ON Brandon, MB Altona/Rhineland, MB Moose Jaw, SK Claresholm, AB Vernon, BC West Kootenay (Trail, Castlegar, Rossland, Nelson), BC Join our RSS Feed    Sudbury Northern Ontario Northern Ontario’s largest city with a Francophone population is Sudbury. Three-quarters of the more than 150 organizations and associations in the area are Francophone. It is a peaceful, safe city with quick access to health, financial, social, and educational resources.   Want to know more details about the “Sudbury considered 54 new applications under the RNIP” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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Sudbury received an increase in the RNIP allotment to attract and retain more skilled immigrants

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The Government of Canada increased the RNIP allotment of foreign nationals allowed to immigrate to Sudbury in northern Ontario through the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) by 58.4% last week to 515 from 325. The RNIP is a five-year program that recruits skilled immigrants to work in smaller communities with aging populations and labor shortages. The program directly addresses gaps and challenges, such as labor shortages, and drives economic prosperity for communities in ways that will have a generational impact.  Sudbury MP Viviane Lapointe and Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre have expressed their support and appreciation for the program, noting how it benefits local employers and provides a valuable pathway for newcomers to grow their careers in Northern Ontario   About Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot is an initiative driven by the local communities. By offering a path to permanent residency for highly talented foreign workers who wish to live and work in one of the participating communities, it aims to expand the benefits of economic immigration to smaller communities. Additionally, each community will have its own additional criteria for being eligible process for applying for jobs,  community recommendations application process Participating communities in RNIP are: North Bay, ON Sudbury, ON Timmins, ON Sault Ste. Marie, ON Thunder Bay, ON Brandon, MB Altona/Rhineland, MB Moose Jaw, SK Claresholm, AB Vernon, BC West Kootenay (Trail, Castlegar, Rossland, Nelson), BC Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about the “Sudbury received an increase in the RNIP allotment to attract and retain more skilled immigrants” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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Atlantic Immigration Program benefits from the renewed Atlantic Growth Strategy

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Canada’s AIP has received a boost with the renewal and revitalization of the Atlantic Growth Strategy (AGS). The AIP is crucial for Atlantic Canada’s need for a skilled and diverse workforce.  The AGS aims to accelerate the sustainable growth of the Atlantic Canadian economy. The AIP is significant in reaching Canada’s immigration targets for 2023-2025, with 8,500 new permanent residents expected through AIP in 2023 and 14,500 in 2025.  The latest Atlantic Canada agreement aims to enhance the system’s efficiency in responding to labor market needs and regional requirements.   What is the Atlantic Growth Strategy? Through a cooperative, results-based approach to economic growth, the Atlantic Growth Strategy is a collection of pan-Atlantic, federal-provincial programs that are boosting the momentum of the Atlantic Canadian economy. The Atlantic Growth Strategy (AGS), which was introduced in July 2016, was developed by the federal government of Canada and the governments of the Atlantic provinces to support the economic expansion of Atlantic Canada. People choose to start and expand their businesses in Atlantic Canada.    Canada’s Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) For skilled foreign workers and international graduates who want to live and work in one of Canada’s four Atlantic provinces, the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a route to permanent residence. This program is driven by employers and intended to assist them in finding competent applicants for positions they have been unable to fill locally in Atlantic Canada. To take part in the program, you must get a job offer from an Atlantic Canadian company that has been designated. To qualify for this program’s immigration to Atlantic Canada, you must be either: a recent graduate from an Atlantic Canadian post-secondary institution, or A skilled worker Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Atlantic Immigration Program benefits from the renewed Atlantic Growth Strategy” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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IRCC increases the number of resettlement openings for human rights defenders

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On July 25, 2023, IRCC announced expanding the global human rights defenders stream, increasing the number of resettlement spaces for human rights defenders and their families from 250 to 500.  This initiative reflects Canada’s dedication to providing a safe haven for those who risk their lives for fundamental freedoms and its proud tradition of responding to the needs of vulnerable people. Canada clearly states its commitment to supporting and protecting human rights defenders facing persecution by expanding the global refugee stream.  As part of this commitment, Canadian civil society organizations will work together in the coming months to develop a temporary protection pathway for human rights defenders in need.   Human rights defenders and the role of Canada Human rights defenders (HRDs) are active all over the world and are essential for promoting and protecting human rights on a global level. HRDs are increasingly at risk of violence, frequently the targets of threats and violations, frequently forced to leave their homes out of fear of attack and reprisal, and on occasion are not even allowed to return home. Due to their intersecting identities, members of vulnerable and marginalized groups are particularly at risk. Defenders of human rights strive to create inclusive, democratic nations that foster a peaceful, prosperous global community. Canada has a proud and lengthy history of attending to the needs of those who are vulnerable.  Canada hosted more than 47,500 refugees from more than 80 countries in 2022, making Canada the top resettlement country in the world for the fourth consecutive year. One of the first countries to provide a special, permanent pathway for HRDs was Canada.  The ministerial mandate commitment is carried out through the extension of the global refugee stream for HRDs and the engagement with civil society organizations, which demonstrates Canada’s commitment to helping and protecting HRDs in need. As part of its commitment to HRDs, Canada will also re-engage with Canadian civil society groups in the coming months about creating a temporary protection pathway for those HRDs who need it.  The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship stated: “Canada firmly believes that a just society’s cornerstone is the protection of human rights. Canada continues to reinforce its position as a worldwide leader in advancing human rights and protecting people who uphold them as the globe suffers from a number of human rights issues. In order to ensure that people who fight for justice are not engaged in their fight alone, we are tripling the number of resettlement spaces we offer for human rights advocates. Together, we’ll keep fighting for human rights and promoting an atmosphere in which people may speak up without fear of reprisal. We request more focused protective measures from our international partners, other resettlement countries, and advocates.” Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “IRCC increases the number of resettlement openings for human rights defenders” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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Marc Miller is new Immigration Minister of Canada

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On July 26, 2023, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made significant changes to his cabinet. Marc Miller is now the new Immigration Minister of Canada, a Member of Parliament from Quebec, and former Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations.  Sean Fraser, the previous Immigration Minister, is now Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities. Cabinet shuffles are common in Canadian politics, occurring every two years to replace poor-performing ministers, reward good work, and refresh policies and public communications. The last shuffle occurred in October 2021, after the federal election, when Fraser was appointed as the previous Immigration Minister and head of the Department of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).   About the new Immigration Minister of Canada Prior to entering politics, Minister Miller worked as a practicing lawyer with a focus on international and commercial law and a specialty in mergers and acquisitions. According to the government’s website, he also served as an infantry soldier in the Canadian Armed Forces. A statement by Minister Miller in the House of Commons in 2017 was entirely delivered in Mohawk, an Indigenous language that had never before been used in the Canadian parliament since Confederation. Miller has pushed for more federal funding for the Canada Child Benefit, public transportation, and affordable housing.   The welcoming immigration policy of Canada Canada is considered to be welcoming to immigrants. Every year, it welcomes more than 400,000 new permanent residents. Former Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced and put into effect a number of changes in the last few years to facilitate immigrants’ entry into Canada. It is anticipated that newly appointed Minister Miller will continue the legacy’s good work in the service of Canadians and potential immigrants. Minister Miller is well-positioned to provide a new perspective to the vital position given her remarkable history in public service and her strong commitment to promoting diversity and tolerance. Canada looks to the new minister to lead policies that hasten a quick and effective immigration process in light of the recent spike in immigration applications. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Marc Miller is Canada’s new Immigration Minister” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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