Cic immigration news

Here are some recent news updates on immigration and citizenship (CIC) in Canada:

Recent Changes to Immigration Policies

• On June 18, 2021, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino announced changes to the Express Entry system, including the introduction of a new "Express Entry Pool" to help attract more skilled workers to Canada. (Source: CIC News)
• In May 2021, the government announced plans to increase the number of permanent residents admitted to Canada each year, with a goal of welcoming 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021 and 421,000 in 2022. (Source: CBC News)

New Immigration Streams and Programs

• In June 2021, the government launched the "Atlantic Immigration Pilot" program, which aims to attract skilled workers to Atlantic Canada. (Source: CIC News)
• In May 2021, the government announced the launch of the "Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot" program, which aims to attract skilled workers to rural and northern communities. (Source: CIC News)

Citizenship and Naturalization

• In June 2021, the government announced changes to the citizenship application process, including the introduction of a new "Citizenship Application Package" and the elimination of the "Citizenship Test" for some applicants. (Source: CIC News)
• In May 2021, the government announced plans to increase funding for citizenship and immigration services, including the hiring of more citizenship judges and the expansion of citizenship testing services. (Source: CBC News)

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) Changes

• In June 2021, the government introduced Bill C-19, which proposes changes to the IRPA, including the introduction of a new "Safe Third Country Agreement" with the United States. (Source: CIC News)
• In May 2021, the government announced plans to introduce new regulations under the IRPA to improve the processing of refugee claims and to address concerns about the treatment of asylum seekers. (Source: CBC News)

Other Immigration-Related News

• In June 2021, the government announced plans to increase funding for immigration and refugee services in Quebec, including the hiring of more immigration officers and the expansion of refugee resettlement services. (Source: CIC News)
• In May 2021, the government announced plans to introduce new measures to address the backlog of immigration applications, including the hiring of more immigration officers and the introduction of new technology to streamline the application process. (Source: CBC News)

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