Immigration is essential to the vitality of Francophone communities across Canada, including New Brunswick’s Acadian communities. That’s why today, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and Liane Roy, President of the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne, visited Bathurst to invite French-speaking temporary residents in Canada to take advantage of the recently launched temporary pathway to permanent residence.

“One of Canada’s advantages on the world stage is its bilingual nature. So supporting the growth of Francophone minority communities is part of the government’s plan for economic growth and long-term prosperity. This new pathway, with dedicated streams for French-speaking workers and international graduates, will make sure that immigration directly contributes to the development of Francophone communities."

– The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

“Since there is no limit to the number of French-speaking candidates who can take advantage of this new pathway to permanent residence until November, we encourage all temporary workers and recent graduates of our colleges and universities that wish to establish themselves within the Canadian Francophonie to explore whether this new option meets their needs and aspirations. We also invite organizations and institutions in our communities to promote this program to French-speaking temporary residents over the coming weeks and months.”

– Liane Roy, FCFA Canada president

• These public policies came into effect on May 6, 2021, and will end on November 5, 2021.

• There is no limit on applications to the streams dedicated to French-speaking and bilingual newcomers.

• Applicants need to demonstrate a level of French-language proficiency of at least benchmark 4 through an approved test from a designated language testing organization, as set out in the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks.

• To be eligible, workers must have at least 1 year of Canadian work experience in a health-care profession or another pre-approved essential occupation. 

• International graduates must have completed an eligible Canadian post-secondary program at a designated learning institution as of January 2017. 

Related products

• Application guidelines
• New pathway to permanent residency for over 90,000 essential temporary workers and international graduates of a Canadian institution

Associated links

• Temporary public policy to facilitate the granting of permanent residence for foreign nationals in Canada, outside of Quebec, with a recent credential from a Canadian post-secondary institution
• Temporary public policy to facilitate the granting of permanent residence for foreign nationals in Canada, outside of Quebec, with recent Canadian work experience in essential occupations
• Temporary public policy to facilitate the granting of permanent residence for French-speaking foreign nationals in Canada, outside of Quebec, with a recent credential from a Canadian post-secondary institution
• Temporary public policy to facilitate the granting of permanent residence for French-speaking foreign nationals in Canada, outside of Quebec, with recent Canadian work experience in essential occupations

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Minister’s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-954-1064

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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