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New changes announced to the International Experience Canada program On December 12, 2023, the Canadian Government updated the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. This program fosters travel and work collaboration between Canada and other nations, assisting in arranging transportation, job hunting, and accommodation procurement.  The refreshed instructions from December 18 mirror the roster of organizations acknowledged by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada in 2018. Notable amendments include service adjustments, the omission of Memorial University of Newfoundland from the recognized organizations list, the inclusion of International Internship Network (IIN) and Languages Canada, updates to the designations and descriptions of AIESEC Canada, Go International, IAESTE, and International Rural Exchange/A-Way to Work, and clarifications on the IEC program's participation counting methods. The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizensh

  The Immigration Minister announced new measures to strengthen Canada’s immigration system On October 31, 2023, Immigration Minister Marc Miller presented the report "An Immigration System for Canada’s Future." This report outlines plans to bolster Canada's immigration system to support economic growth and keep Canada appealing.  Details of an Immigration System for Canada’s Future The Honourable An Immigration System for Canada's Future, a report laying out a pathway to strengthen our immigration system for people, ensure immigration continues to contribute to Canada's economic growth and help businesses and communities thrive, was released today by Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship. To maintain our status as a strong multicultural country and a popular destination, our future immigration system must be agile and responsive to the needs of both our country and newcomers. The report identifies actions to transform Canada's immigr

  The immigration minister is positive about the progress in processing applications for permanent residence On October 19, 2023, Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), issued a statement in response to the Auditor General's report on processing permanent residence applications. The report examined how IRCC handles applications and deals with backlogs.  In August 2022, IRCC started publishing monthly data to inform the public about their efforts to reduce application backlogs. Since then, IRCC has made significant progress in reducing backlogs through the digitalization of applications, staff recruitment and training, and implementing automation technologies.  The immigration minister expressed optimism as many areas of operation now meet service standards. Despite the challenges faced, IRCC has shown progress and remains dedicated to fulfilling its commitments and ensuring Canada continues to be a welcoming and inclusive destination. Stat