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Canada is considering virtual citizenship ceremonies as a petition urges the Government to cancel
The Government of Canada is considering holding virtual citizenship ceremonies in response to a petition requesting their cancellation. Immigration Minister Marc Miller acknowledged the preference for in-person ceremonies but also recognized the importance of flexibility, particularly in rural areas. To address a backlog and overcome the challenges posed by social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced virtual ceremonies. This alternative has become increasingly popular, with less than 10% of new Canadians choosing in-person ceremonies in the last six months of 2022. However, there has been opposition to virtual ceremonies, with critics arguing that they lack the same significance as in-person ceremonies.
#IRCC, #Miller, #Citizenship, #Canadian_Citizenship, #Virtual_citizenship_ceremonies
Canada’s Employment Rate Increases to 62% with 64,000 New Jobs
In September, Canada’s employment rate increased, adding 64,000 jobs. The employment rate rose by 0.1 percentage points to reach 62%. The most significant changes were seen among individuals aged 25 to 54. Employment increased for core-aged women by 37,000 or 0.6% and for core-aged men by 32,000 or 0.5%. Youth aged 15 to 24 and individuals aged 55 and older saw little change in employment. Two provinces experienced a decrease in employment: New Brunswick, with a decline of 2,700 workers and Alberta, with a drop of 38,000 workers. On the other hand, six provinces saw an increase in employment. Quebec gained 39,000 workers, British Columbia gained 26,000, Manitoba gained 8,800, Saskatchewan gained 6,000, Nova Scotia gained 3,200, and Prince Edward Island gained 2,700.
#Statistics_Canada, #Employment, #jobs, #employment_rate
Marc Miller announces increase in francophone immigration targets for Canada
Canada plans to increase immigration targets for francophones settling outside of Quebec. Last year, francophone immigration to Canada outside Quebec more than doubled, reaching 16,380 new permanent residents. Canada is on track to exceed that number this year, with 10,190 new francophone permanent residents welcomed in the first seven months. The immigration minister’s proposal to raise the target for francophone immigration comes after Ottawa opened the doors of the francophone stream of the International Mobility Program to all French-speaking foreign nationals.
#Francophone_immigration, #Miller, #Immigration_to_Canada
Changing global shifts may pose potential risks for some Canadian institutions
The University of British Columbia established Vantage College in 2013 to enroll 1,000 international students by August 2016. However, current enrollment is only 172 students, declining yearly since 2018-2019. Study permits for Chinese students in Canada have decreased by 40% since 2018, while permits for Indian students have doubled. The UBC is evaluating the Vantage model to address the enrollment shortfall. In 2022, international students contributed over $22 billion to the Canadian economy, generating $330 million in government revenue in British Columbia and creating over 53,000 jobs. The decrease in Chinese students has affected programs like Vantage College, but the number of Indian students studying in Canada has increased significantly.
#Internationsl_Students, #UBC, #Study_in_Canada, #Vantage_College