| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
Francophone and Acadian minority communities outside Quebec contribute to the economy, culture and vitality of the French language in Canada. Francophone immigration remains essential and aims to address labour needs and to support communities across the country.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to making Canadian citizenship law fair, clear and reflective of how Canadian families live today, both in and outside Canada.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is proud to join Canadians in celebrating Canada’s role as a co host of the FIFA World Cup 26™ with the United States and Mexico.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
In support of the Budget 2025 commitment to fill critical labour gaps with high-skilled talent, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and Maggie Chi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, today announced new measures to support Canada’s health care system by making the path to permanent residence simpler for international doctors.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
As announced in Budget 2025, the Government of Canada wants to focus immigration where it delivers the greatest impact to fill labour gaps, strengthen key economic sectors and support communities across the country. This includes prioritizing Francophone immigration outside Quebec, helping to enhance the vitality of Francophone and Acadian minority communities, and making the country more attractive to the world’s top Francophone and bilingual talents.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship today announced that Canada has lifted the visa requirement for citizens of Qatar. This change took effect this morning at 5:30 a.m. EST.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
November 21, 2025—Ottawa—Canada has taken an important step toward modernizing its citizenship laws. Canadians excluded under outdated rules will have a fair, clear way to pass citizenship on to their children born or adopted outside Canada.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
Climate action is not only a moral responsibility—it’s an economic necessity.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
Canada extends temporary measures for Palestinians in Canada
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
Canada’s new government has a mandate to build a strong economy by attracting the best talent in the world and filling key labour shortages.
