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This page is updated each week with settlement and library related news. Visit this page frequently to stay current and build an understanding of your community.

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March 5, 2024

B.C. implements federal changes for new international students

The Province will begin issuing provincial attestation letters to eligible post-secondary institutions to allow international applicants to apply to study in B.C. as required by the federal department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Read more. read more

March 18, 2024

Living in fear

Undocumented Afghans waiting for approval to resettle in a third country, such as Canada or the United States, were given a reprieve from the deportation… read more

March 17, 2024

Canada Aims To Help Internationally-Educated Nurses Get Jobs Through Mentorships

Canada injected another $388,000 this week into a national association’s program to help internationally-educated nurses more quickly integrate into the country’s healthcare system with a… read more

March 17, 2024

Study: Fewer recent immigrants are seeking Canadian citizenship

A recent study by Statistics Canada has revealed that fewer recent immigrants in Canada are pursuing Canadian citizenship compared to 20+ years ago. The study,… read more

March 17, 2024

Canadian govt invites 975 Express Entry candidates in first transport occupation draw of 2024

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has sent out invitations to candidates in the second Express Entry draw of the week, says CIC news. The… read more

March 17, 2024

Eight ways to show proof of financial sufficiency as an international student in Canada

As an international student pursuing post-secondary education in Canada, there are multiple ways Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allows you to prove you have enough… read more

March 17, 2024

Quebec asks Ottawa for full power over immigration, Trudeau says no

Quebec will not get full power over which immigrants it takes in, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday after meeting with Premier François Legault.  At… read more

March 07, 2024

Richmond shelters struggling to accommodate newcomers

The City of Richmond is calling on the federal government to provide housing for refugees and asylum seekers as shelters in Greater Vancouver fill up with… read more

March 05, 2024

Shelters struggling to accommodate rising number of newcomers

Ottawa’s homeless shelters are struggling to keep up with demand as the rise of newcomers puts pressure on the already overburdened system. The Ottawa Mission… read more

March 05, 2024

Updated travel information for Mexican citizens coming to Canada

As of February 29, 2024, at 11:30 p.m. Eastern time, Mexican citizens who hold a valid US non-immigrant visa or have held a Canadian visa… read more

March 05, 2024

B.C. implements federal changes for new international students

The Province will begin issuing provincial attestation letters to eligible post-secondary institutions to allow international applicants to apply to study in B.C. as required by… read more

February 27, 2024

As a new Canadian, it’s my responsibility to help newcomers with the kindness I was shown

I feel I owe it to the people who helped my family when we moved from Nigeria 11 years ago. Read more. read more

February 27, 2024

“I fled the war in Ukraine. Now I help other newcomers settle in Canada.”

My daughter and I were lucky to find a host family in Ottawa. I want to pay it forward. Read more. read more