Canada begins new “30 days or free” guarantee for passport processing
The Government of Canada is strengthening accountability for passport processing by introducing a new guarantee for passport services.
New immigration and asylum measures from Bill C-12 (the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act) have become law
Bill C-12 received royal assent and has become law, strengthening Canada’s immigration and asylum systems in 4 key areas
Statement from Minister Metlege Diab on the Auditor General of Canada’s report on international student reforms
“I thank the Office of the Auditor General for its audit of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s reforms to the International Student Program."
Canada is celebrating the Francophonie and investing in new initiatives to promote Francophone immigration outside Quebec
The Government of Canada has made supporting Francophone and Acadian minority communities outside Quebec a top priority. The goal is to attract and integrate skilled French-speaking and bilingual immigrants from…
Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship to deliver remarks and funding announcement in Greater Sudbury
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will deliver remarks and make a funding announcement supporting Francophone immigration in minority communities. The event is being held…
New immigration measure to support Quebec workers and employers
The Government of Canada is restoring control of our immigration system while attracting and retaining those with the skills and experience needed to drive our economic growth.
Canada–Quebec collaboration on immigration
Under Canada’s constitution, responsibility for immigration is shared between the federal and provincial or territorial governments. The federal government is responsible for setting overall immigration levels, including the admission targets…
Minister Lightbound to make an announcement on behalf of Minister Diab
The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, will make an announcement on behalf of the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship,…
Spot, stop, report: Taking action against immigration fraud
“March is Fraud Prevention Month—a time to highlight the importance of protecting people and safeguarding the integrity of Canada’s immigration system."
Speaking notes for the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Prioritizing top talent in 2026 Express Entry Categories
Speaking notes for the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Prioritizing top talent in 2026 Express Entry Categories