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IRCC surveys refugees’ resettlement experiences in Canada
On April 3, 2023, the Government of Canada announced that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is conducting an online survey of resettled refugees to learn more about their resettlement experiences in Canada, including the support they get from their sponsors and IRCC. Participating in the survey is optional and confidential. The purpose of the survey is to assist the department in identifying strengths and areas for improvement. Any information gathered will only be utilized to enhance IRCC’s programs and services.
#IRCC, #Survey, #refugees, #resettlement, #refugee_resettlement, #settlement_services
Immigration Minister announced the Budget 2023 grocery rebate for Canadians
On April 3, 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced that Budget 2023 included a new Grocery Rebate to provide targeted inflation relief for 11 million low- and modest-income Canadians and families. Eligible couples with children may receive up to an additional $467, single Canadians without children may receive an additional $234, and seniors may receive an additional average of $225 to help make life more affordable. Budget 2023 aims to create a more secure, sustainable, and affordable Canada while maintaining the lowest deficit and net debt-to-GDP ratio among G7 countries.
#IRCC, #Fraser, #grocery_rebate, #Budget_2023
The AAIP made changes to immigration pathways
On April 3, 2023, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program announced changes to allow more in-demand workers and entrepreneurs to become permanent residents and immigrate to the province. According to the announcement, the AAIP will use up to 30 percent of available Express Entry allocations for the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, allowing healthcare workers with an Alberta job offer to immigrate to the province. Additionally, Alberta reduced the minimum investment requirements for the AAIP Rural Entrepreneur Stream from $200,000 to $100,000 and removed the Settlement Organization Endorsement Letter requirement for the AAIP Rural Renewal Stream. Most importantly, the AAIP will participate in the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) to help refugees immigrate to the province through existing economic programs. Finally, Alberta provided a new AAIP phone line as an additional option to contact the AAIP.
#AAIP, #Dedicated_Healthcare_Pathway, #entrepreneurs, #rural_immigration, #EMPP
New Brunswick increased immigration allocations by 67%
In 2023, the Federal Government allocated 5,500 certificates to the province, which is a 67% increase from 2022. This includes 1,084 additional spaces for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program and 1,116 additional allocations for the Atlantic Immigration Program compared to 2022. The government plans to increase the allocations further in 2024 and 2025. Moreover, the provincial government has announced a renewed Canada-New Brunswick Immigration Agreement through Opportunities NB. The newly updated immigration agreement allows the province to select eligible immigrants for permanent residency and prioritize highly skilled workers for faster processing through the Provincial Nominee Program with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada.