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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

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 behal...

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 cultur...

New International Student Program regulations take effect

Canada’s diverse and inclusive society, high-quality educational institutions and potential opportunities to work or immigrate after graduation have made Canada a leading destination for students f...

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...

Minister Miller celebrates National Francophone Immigration Week by highlighting the vital import...

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship made the following statement to celebrate National Francophone Immigration Week.

Temporary measures to support people affected by the crisis in Lebanon

The situation in Lebanon remains volatile and unpredictable due to violent and intensifying clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, including daily rocket and missile fire as well as air strikes. As ...

New pathway to permanent residence for families of the victims of flight PS752

Canada is committed to supporting those affected by the tragic event involving Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (PS752).

Speaking notes for the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship:...

Immigration is essential for our country’s economy and accounts for almost 100% of Canada’s labour force growth. In response to the global pandemic and labour shortages, we brought in temporary mea...

2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan

Each year, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship tables the Immigration Levels Plan, a forward-looking snapshot of immigration targets for the next three years.

Government of Canada reduces immigration

Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan: a plan that will pause population growth in the short term to ...

IRCC to provide media technical briefing on Immigration Levels

IRCC to provide media technical briefing on Immigration Levels

Financial assistance for Gazans arriving in Canada

Canada remains deeply concerned about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and the scale of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Since Hamas’ terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, Canada has b...

Minister Miller to attend citizenship ceremony in Winnipeg

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 80 of Canada’s newest citizens from 15 different countries at a ceremony in Winnipeg. Citizenship Judge S...

Supporting cross-border mobility for Indigenous Peoples

Colonial borders have had profound impacts on Indigenous Peoples. They have put stress on families, kinship, cultural ties, traditional practices, language preservation and revitalization, governan...

Canada and Yukon partner to support workers through Territorial Nominee Program

The federal government is committed to supporting critical sectors in regional economies while providing skilled workers with clear pathways to permanent residence.

Speaking notes for the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship:...

Earlier this year, I gave Canadians an update on the status of Canada’s immigration system and our ongoing work to make it more efficient and sustainable.

Actions taken to strengthen Canada’s temporary residence programs and migration pathways

Immigration must be responsive to our country’s needs. Setting goals and targets for immigration is a critical part of how we support a well-managed, sustainable immigration system built on communi...

Strengthening temporary residence programs for sustainable volumes

Canada has a long and proud history of welcoming newcomers from around the world who support our economy and enrich our country. In response to labour shortages and the aftershocks of the pandemic,...

Minister Miller and Minister Boissonnault to announce additional actions to protect our immigrati...

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, will make...

Canada celebrates Welcoming Week 2024

“By celebrating our strengths and differences, we create a community where everyone feels included and valued. With the exception of Indigenous Peoples, all of us trace our stories back to immigrat...

Government of Saskatchewan - News Releases

  • December 21st, 2024

Provincial Court Judges Appointed in Regina and Prince Albert

The Government of Saskatchewan is announcing today the appointment of three new judges to the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan. Cynthia Alexander is appointed to the Provincial Court in Regina....

  • December 20th, 2024

'Tis The Highway Hotline Holiday Season

The Ministry of Highways reminds you to check the Highway Hotline before holiday season travel. "It is the season of holiday preparations, including checking the Highway Hotline before heading out...

  • December 20th, 2024

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Increase Accessibility Funding to Child Care Facilities

Today, the Governments of Saskatchewan and Canada have announced that regulated child care facilities across the province will now receive up to $3,200 per month for every child eligible under the...

  • December 20th, 2024

2024 King's Counsel Designations Announced

Twelve Saskatchewan lawyers are being recognized for their contributions to the legal profession and public service with the King's Counsel (K.C.) designation.  "We have a long history of...

  • December 19th, 2024

2024 Christmas Message of Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty

Hello! Bonjour! Tansi! Happy Holidays! This season of celebration and goodwill is also a time for reflection. As the festive season arrives, 2024 is on its way out, and it has been an eventful...

  • December 19th, 2024

Carla Beck's Christmas Message

I wish you and your family a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone here at the Saskatchewan NDP caucus. Now, no matter how you celebrate this holiday season, I do hope you get to spend...

  • December 19th, 2024

Premier Moe's Christmas Greetings

    Faith... Hope... Love! In a world that seems ever more chaotic, these are the things that we should seek... first in ourselves... and in others. Faith in the people around us... faith t...

  • December 19th, 2024

New Daily Flight From Regina to Denver

Province Saw Air Arrivals from the US Increase by 46 Per Cent in 2023 Today, the Government of Saskatchewan, Regina Airport Authority, and United Airlines announced a new daily direct flight...

  • December 19th, 2024

Saskatchewan Health Authority Fined $75,000 for Workplace Injury

On December 11, 2024, Saskatchewan Health Authority pleaded guilty in Rose Valley Provincial Court to one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020. The company was fined...

  • December 18th, 2024

Six Contractors Selected to Bid on Saskatoon City Centre School Project

Another milestone has been reached as the Government of Saskatchewan, in partnership with Saskatoon Public Schools, announced that six construction contractors have been shortlisted to submit bids...

  • December 18th, 2024

Saskatchewan Rejects Federal Clean Electricity Regulations

The Government of Saskatchewan today categorically rejected the Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) published by the federal government.  "Our government unequivocally rejects federal intrusion...

  • December 18th, 2024

Government of Saskatchewan Opens Second Developmental Group Home in Saskatoon for Children with C...

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $1.1 million in annualized funding to Autism Services of Saskatoon to support the recently opened four-space developmental group home for children and...

  • December 18th, 2024

Saskatchewan's Real GDP Hits Record High in 2023

Real Provincial Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Reaches $77.9 Billion in 2023 As 2024 draws to a close, the province remains a national leader on the economic front. Statistics Canada's latest real...

  • December 18th, 2024

Saskatchewan's Quarterly Population Growth Among the Highest in Canada

Saskatchewan's population has topped 1,246,000 for the first time according to the latest quarterly population estimates released today by Statistics Canada. There were 1,246,691 people living in...

  • December 17th, 2024

Value of Agri-Food Exports to United Arab Emirates Sees Increase From 2023

For the period of January to October 2024, Saskatchewan exported $322 million worth of agri-food products to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a 19 per cent increase from the same period in...

  • December 17th, 2024

SIRT Investigating Death in Carlyle RCMP Custody

On Friday December 13, 2024, at approximately 9:20 a.m., the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) received a notification from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) regarding an...

  • December 13th, 2024

Regina Opens HOMEBASE Integrated Youth Services Hub

Today, the province's third Integrated Youth Services (IYS) location opened its doors in Regina, delivering supports to young people ages 12 to 25 and their caregivers.  The hub is located at 2817...

  • December 13th, 2024

Regina Urgent Care Centre Successfully Reducing City's Emergency Room Pressures

Facility has Treated Thousands of Patients with Same-Day Illness/Injury Since Opening Since the Regina Urgent Care Centre (UCC) opened its doors just over six months ago in July 2024, the...

  • December 13th, 2024

Automotive Learning Camp Provides Sask DLC Students With Hands On Learning From Industry Experts

Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic (Sask Polytech) Sask Polytech provided high school students with the opportunity to get practical, hands-on learning i...

  • December 13th, 2024

Community Rink Affordability Grant Application Period Announced

Applications for the 2024-25 Community Rink Affordability Grant will open on January 6, 2025.   Communities, First Nations, schools and non-profits are eligible and encouraged to register for the...