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Canada initiated a humanitarian pathway for Colombian, Haitian, and Venezuelan nationals
On November 17, 2023, Canada responded to the global migration crisis by announcing a humanitarian pathway to provide residence to 15,000 displaced people from the Western Hemisphere. The pathway, open to Colombian, Haitian, and Venezuelan nationals with family ties in Canada, offers safe migration, pre-arrival services, and potential financial assistance. Additionally, Canada plans to welcome 4,000 more individuals through existing worker programs. These actions aim to alleviate migration pressures and offer alternatives to irregular migration due to instability. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will monitor and adjust the program as necessary.
#IRCC, #Colombia, #Haiti, #Venezuela, #Americas
Provincial immigration ministers pledge to collaborate for Canada’s immigration benefits
On November 17, 2023, the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) met in Toronto to discuss Canada’s immigration future. They agreed on a coordinated approach to address opportunities and challenges, focusing on economic immigration and support for vulnerable newcomers. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) presented a report that emphasized a welcoming experience for immigrants and alignment with labour market needs. The ministers affirmed the importance of reducing processing times and supporting Francophone immigration. Additionally, they agreed on collaborating on a crisis response framework, improving settlement services and the International Student Program.
#IRCC, #FMRI, #immigration_ministers, #immigration_forum
Impact of international student enrollment on domestic students in Canada
From 2010-2019, the number of international students at Canadian public post-secondary institutions increased from 142,200 to 388,800. Now, over 800,000 international students study at all levels in Canada. This surge raised concerns about the impact on domestic enrolment. However, a Statistics Canada study showed a positive relationship between domestic and international enrolment. The study focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Business, Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (BHASE) programs. It found that increased international enrolment did not affect domestic enrolment at the institution level. However, a positive correlation was seen in STEM and BHASE courses: as international enrollment rose, so did domestic enrollment. This was stronger for BHASE programs in post-secondary non-tertiary and short-cycle tertiary programs. No correlation was found at the graduate level within STEM programs, but a positive correlation was seen in BHASE graduate programs.
#International_students, #STEM, #BHASE, #Study_in_Canada, #Statistics_Canada