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Announcements from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada that affect Express Entry. Each one is IRCC’s own wording, and links to the release it came from.
The Government of Canada is committed to making life simpler and more convenient for Canadians. This includes a modern passport program that delivers secure user‑friendly digital services that save time, reduce in‑person visits and make passport renewal easier.
The Government of Canada is committed to making life simpler and more convenient for Canadians. This includes a modern passport program that delivers secure, user‑friendly digital services that save time, reduce in‑person visits and make passport renewal easier.
Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will be in Toronto to highlight an announcement regarding online passport renewals. The announcement is being made on behalf of the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. A media availability will follow.
July 27, 2026
Minister Metlege Diab and Parliamentary Secretary Koutrakis to make an announcement in Vancouver
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, alongside Annie Koutrakis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Jobs and Families, will make an announcement regarding online passport renewals. A media availability will follow.
The Government of Canada is lowering costs for families by strengthening the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). The CCB is a monthly tax-free payment to help them with the costs of raising children.
Bill C-12 received royal assent and has become law, strengthening Canada’s immigration and asylum systems in 4 key areas
March 23, 2026Study permits
Statement from Minister Metlege Diab on the Auditor General of Canada’s report on international student reforms
“I thank the Office of the Auditor General for its audit of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s reforms to the International Student Program."
March 20, 2026
Canada is celebrating the Francophonie and investing in new initiatives to promote Francophone immigration outside Quebec
The Government of Canada has made supporting Francophone and Acadian minority communities outside Quebec a top priority. The goal is to attract and integrate skilled French-speaking and bilingual immigrants from around the world to boost population growth, meet labour needs and support economic development in these communities.
March 19, 2026
Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship to deliver remarks and funding announcement in Greater Sudbury
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will deliver remarks and make a funding announcement supporting Francophone immigration in minority communities. The event is being held on International Francophonie Day. The Minister will be joined by Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury. A media availability will follow.
March 13, 2026
Canada–Quebec collaboration on immigration
Under Canada’s constitution, responsibility for immigration is shared between the federal and provincial or territorial governments. The federal government is responsible for setting overall immigration levels, including the admission targets for each immigration category, issuing visas, and managing permanent residence and temporary foreign worker programs.
November 3, 2025
Let's celebrate National Francophone Immigration Week
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement to recognize National Francophone Immigration Week.
October 15, 2025
Minister Diab to make an announcement in Halifax
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement in Halifax
Canada extends temporary measures for Palestinians in Canada
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 20 of Canada’s newest citizens from four countries. The ceremony will be presided by Citizenship Judge James Clover.
July 1, 2025
Statement by Minister Diab on Canada Day
“Canada Day is a time to reflect on who we are as a country and to celebrate the people, cultures, and values that bring us together. From coast to coast to coast, Canadians can mark this day with pride in our shared commitment to democracy, equality and building a better future."
June 20, 2025
Canada marks World Refugee Day with solidarity
“On World Refugee Day, Canada reaffirms its commitment to meet humanitarian needs, address the root causes of forced displacement and find lasting solutions for refugees and other displaced people. We honour their strength and resilience, and recognize the important contributions they make in the communities that welcome them."
Canada’s Citizenship Act contains a first-generation limit to citizenship by descent for individuals born abroad, which generally means that a Canadian citizen parent can only pass on citizenship to a child born outside Canada if the parent was either born or naturalized in Canada before the birth of the child. Canadians born or naturalized in Canada before adopting a child abroad can apply for a direct grant of citizenship for the adopted child
March 20, 2025
The Government of Canada is investing more than $9.3 million to support Francophone minority communities
Francophone immigration plays a crucial role in growing the Canadian economy, in promoting the vitality of Francophone minority communities and in meeting labour needs across the country.
March 13, 2025
Canada to request a further extension to maintain first-generation limit to Canadian citizenship by descent
“Canadian citizenship is highly valued around the world. As Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, I’m committed to making the citizenship process as fair and transparent as possible"
Immigration is essential to our country’s economic success and growth. To meet the growing demand for housing, Canada needs a strong construction and skilled trades workforce, and immigrants play a vital role in fulfilling these needs.
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, will hold a media scrum to discuss the new Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots.
March 3, 2025
Strengthening immigration and stopping fraud
“March is Fraud Prevention Month, a time to address the harms caused by immigration fraud both to people seeking a new life in Canada and to the integrity of our immigration system."
February 27, 2025Express EntryPolicy
Canada announces 2025 Express Entry category-based draws, plans for more in-Canada draws to reduce labour shortages
Immigration is essential to supporting Canada’s economic growth. As labour requirements in key sectors continue to evolve, it’s important that Canada’s immigration system is nimble and responsive to our country’s needs.
Canada’s approach to immigration supports community needs, economic objectives and humanitarian responsibilities. A key part of these responsibilities is Canada’s long-standing commitment to protecting the world’s most vulnerable, including people affected by the conflict in Sudan.
Rural and Francophone minority communities make vital contributions to Canada’s economy and culture, but they frequently face unique labour market and demographic challenges as the majority of Canadians and newcomers settle in Canada’s urban centres. In particular, the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) was successful in connecting businesses and employers in remote communities with the skilled newcomers they need to thrive.
Measures to strengthen border security and Canada’s immigration system
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, will hold a press conference to highlight important measures that have been introduced to improve the integrity of Canada’s immigration system and investments to strengthen border security.
December 20, 2024
Citizenship ceremony at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship
As we welcome hockey players from around the world to Canada for the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 26 new Canadians from 14 different countries. Citizenship Judge Rania Sfeir will preside over the ceremony, as candidates take the Oath of Citizenship at this special ceremony hosted by Hockey Canada.
December 18, 2024
Statement for International Migrants Day
As the world evolves, more people than ever are making the life-changing decision to leave their homes in search of safety and opportunity. Migrants and refugees bring skills, innovation and cultural diversity, enriching communities and strengthening economies. International Migrants Day gives us an opportunity to reflect on the many contributions of newcomers to Canada and to reaffirm our commitment to protecting migrants’ rights, fostering their inclusion in society and building meaningful connections within their new communities.
November 12, 2024
Minister Miller to hold media scrum following a discussion with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
he Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum following a speaking program with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, which will focus on the 2024 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration Levels.
November 4, 2024
Minister Miller celebrates National Francophone Immigration Week by highlighting the vital importance of Francophone immigration to Canada
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship made the following statement to celebrate National Francophone Immigration Week.
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