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Criticism Over Canada's Safe 3rd Country Agreement With The U.S.

Updated: Aug 08, 2019 | Tags:: Canadian Refugee, Canada Immigration

Introduction In 2017, as part of Canada's immigration surge, the Olympic Stadium in Montreal was used as a temporary migrant shelter. Since then, thousands of migrants have entered the country from the U.S. without a Canada Visa, Canada ETA, or other official entry/residency permit. This means they have evaded the official…

Canada is closing the Safe Third Country Agreement loophole

Updated: Mar 20, 2019 | Tags:: Canada eTA Eligibility, Canada Entry Requirements, Canadian Refugee

Introduction Canada's Bill Blair, Border Security Minister, has been in discussions with U.S. policymakers about closing a loophole in the border arrangement between the U.S. and Canada, known as the Safe Third Country Agreement. Access to Canada via unofficial border crossings According to the Safe Third Country Agreement, those seeking asylum are not able to ask for…

Women Are the Focus of the IRCC's Pilot Scheme

Updated: Dec 29, 2018 | Tags:: Canada Visa, Canada eTA, Canadian Refugee

Introduction The many barriers that newcomer women from the visible minority may face in Canada’s job market are now being addressed in a new pilot scheme. This really shows the Canadian government is fully committed to ensuring that newcomer women are sufficiently supported and receive the help they need. As a result, individuals will be able to use their experience and particular talents…

Canada Immigration and World Refugee Day

Updated: Jun 27, 2018 | Tags:: Canada Immigration, Canadian Refugee

Introduction Every year, World Refugee Day takes place on June 20 and this gives the Canadian government and citizens the opportunity to reflect on the world refugee crisis and the Canada immigration situation. Canada offers significant help to displaced and persecuted individuals who are in need of protection, housing and employment. The country has a well-established tradition of success…

Canadian Visas for Refugees and Canadian Citizen Passport Changes

Updated: Sep 11, 2017 | Tags:: Canadian Visa, Canadian Refugee

Introduction With many countries in the world suffering political and economic turmoil, a global refugee crisis is in full swing and Canada is experiencing its share of the problem. On August 23rd, a special task force called the Intergovernmental Task Force on Irregular Migration met to address the crisis. The task force is composed of prominent federal ministers and Prime Minister Trudeau…