Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada expanding Sydney office to reunite families and improve processing

From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release March 5, 2021—Sydney, N.S.—In an effort to process more applications and reunite families faster, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is expanding its Case Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia. This includes the addition of new office space and the hiring of 62 new employees. The new space and…

Government of Canada announces further measures to support international students

From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Ottawa, February 12, 2021—International students bring so much to Canada, contributing more than $21 billion annually to our economy and supporting the vitality of our communities. The pandemic has presented myriad challenges for international students, and the Government of Canada has taken action to assist them through this…

Government of Canada announces new policy to help former international students live in, work in and continue contributing to Canada

From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release January 8, 2021—Ottawa—International students bring so much to Canada, contributing over $21 billion annually to our economy and supporting the vitality of our communities. Yet the pandemic has presented myriad challenges for international students. Most notably, for many holders of a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), the pandemic’s disruption…