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Manitoba opens applications for the Newcomer Settlement Support Program
The Manitoba government has launched applications for the Manitoba Settlement Support Services (MSSS) program, part of the broader Newcomer Community Integration Support initiative. This funding opportunity aims to bolster settlement and integration services for newcomers in the province. Service providers can apply for grants to enhance their programs and facilitate social and economic integration. The application window closes on December 31, 2024, offering organizations a chance to secure support for their vital work in assisting newcomers’ transition to life in Manitoba.
#Manitoba, #newcomer_support, #settlement_services
New pilot programs offer alternative PR pathways for Quebec temporary residents
In response to the pause of key PR streams in Quebec, Canada has introduced new pilot programs offering alternative routes to permanent residence for francophone temporary residents. These initiatives, including the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot and the Welcoming Francophone Communities Initiative, aim to attract French-speaking immigrants to communities outside Quebec. The programs provide pathways for international students and skilled workers, offering settlement services and potential direct PR application opportunities upon graduation. These pilots underscore Canada’s commitment to fostering francophone immigration and supporting linguistic diversity nationwide.
#Quebec, #francophone_immigration, #quebec_immigration, #permanent_residence, #international_students, #skilled_workers, #linguistic_diversity
Canada considers tightening border policies
In light of changes in the United States political landscape, Canadian officials are considering much stricter border policies to address possible increases in refugee arrivals. Policy experts recommend that Ottawa communicate any forthcoming entry restrictions for asylum-seekers from the US. This approach represents a significant shift from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s more open stance in 2017. Proposed policy adjustments include eliminating the 14-day exemption for refugee claims, implementing an out-of-country application process, and reassessing the status of “sanctuary cities.”
#Trump, #border_policy, #asylum_seekers, #refugees
Atlantic Canada faces a workforce crisis as federal immigration cuts loom
Atlantic Canada is grappling with a severe workforce shortage as federal immigration cuts threaten to exacerbate the region’s labour crisis. Business owners and policymakers across Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador are sounding the alarm as the projected reduction in immigration could reverse years of progress in attracting skilled workers. With an aging population and a retiring workforce, the region heavily relies on immigration to sustain its economy. The construction industry is particularly affected, with an estimated shortage of 6,000 to 7,000 skilled workers, leading to project delays and increased costs. As the federal government reduces immigration targets, Atlantic Canada faces significant challenges in maintaining economic growth and meeting labour demands across various sectors.
#Atlantic_canada, #labour_shortage, #immigration_cuts, #labour_crisis, #economic_challenges, #skilled_workers