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Biography - Neil Yeates

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Neil Yeates served as Deputy Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (now Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) from 2009 until 2013. Prior to taking on this role, Mr. Yeates served as Associate Deputy Minister at Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, as well as Assistant Deputy Minister at both Health Canada and Industry Canada.


Canada to benefit economically and socially by increasing the age of dependants

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Immigrants select countries based on a number of considerations, including whether families can stay together when they emigrate. The Government of Canada’s commitment to family reunification recognizes that when immigrant and refugee families are able to remain together, their integration into Canada and their ability to work and contribute to their communities improve.


Government of Canada Eliminates Conditional Permanent Residence for Spouses and Partners

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On October 25, 2012, conditional permanent residence was introduced for sponsored spouses and partners of Canadian citizens and permanent residents who were in a relationship of two years or less and had no children in common, at the time of their sponsorship application. Since that time, more than 100 000 individuals have come to Canada as conditional permanent residents.


Canada’s new entry rules for Brazilian, Bulgarian and Romanian citizens

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Starting at 9 am EDT on May 1, 2017, some citizens from Brazil, Bulgaria and Romania will be able to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), instead of a visitor visa, to fly to, or transit through a Canadian airport.


Express Entry improvements: Spring 2017

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Express Entry is Canada’s flagship application management system for key economic immigration programs, including the Canadian Experience Class, the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program and a portion of the Provincial Nominee Program.


Atlantic Immigration Pilot

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The Atlantic Immigration Pilot, which was announced in July 2016, is a key initiative under the Atlantic Growth Strategy. It is an innovative approach to respond to regional labour market needs and increase newcomer retention in the Atlantic region.


Claiming asylum in Canada – what happens?

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The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act requires that every person seeking to enter Canada must appear for an examination at a port of entry to determine whether that person has a right to enter Canada, or may become authorized to enter and remain in Canada.


Helping vulnerable Yazidi women and children and other survivors of Daesh 

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The Government of Canada has a humanitarian tradition of providing assistance to those in need. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is committed to offering help to vulnerable Yazidi women and children and other survivors of Daesh and to taking the necessary time to do this right. Canada will welcome approximately 1200 vulnerable Yazidi women and children and other survivors of Daesh and their family members by the end of 2017.


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