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08/10/2022

Several reports surfaced on social media that Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) had sent the emails containing names, application numbers, and unique client identifiers to the wrong addresses.

Expired and soon-to-expire Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders and Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence (TR2PR) applicants were told to wait for an email with instructions on how to extend their status. One day later, several reports surfaced on social media that Immigration, Refugees,....

08/04/2022

A new language test has been recently approved by the IRCC which is suited for economic class immigration applicants.

IRCC has recently approved the designation-in-principle of a new language test for economic class immigration applicants. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) anticipates the test will be implemented by early to mid-2023. The name of the new language test was redacted in a May 10 brie...

07/05/2022

On July 1, wherever you are, there are many activities available to you to celebrate the people and places that make Canada beautiful.

Let’s celebrate cultural diversity and reaffirm our commitment to equity, inclusion and mutual respect.

https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/canada-day/across-canada/find-events.html

Canada and the World

06/30/2022

PGWPs expired after September 20, 2021 can get extension

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser tweeted that the previously-announced PGWP extension will be available to PGWPs that have expired since September 20, 2021.

The new policy is beneficial to anyone who has an expiring PGWP. The change is mainly intended to accommodate Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates who have not had the opportunity to apply for immigration through Express Entry since September 21, 2021.

06/29/2022

Whether you’re considering a big move or want to discover a new city destination, think about pointing your compass due north this year.

06/28/2022

Canada’s Prime Minister creates task force to address immigration delays

The task force, made up of a large group of federal ministers, will seek to identify major gaps in these services and will also be reviewing service delivery and making recommendations for how these factors can improve.

The task force will be paying particular attention to the processing of immigration applications by identifying priority areas where action is needed. The goal is to create both long-term and short-term solutions that will clear the backlogs and improve the quality and speed of services.

06/24/2022

This , we look to organizations and groups that make an impact in our diverse communities, such as Pinoys on Parliament.

Since 2019, POP has brought together youth from across Canada to discuss important topics including politics, government, STEM, business, academia, the arts and more.

This year’s theme, Pagitan, is a Tagalog word that implies a "space in between.” This theme will help the leaders explore the intersectionality of their identities as both Filipinx and Canadians.
Learn more about and this year’s key speakers.
https://www.pinoysonparliament.com/pop22
Pinoys on Parliament

06/22/2022

Canada’s immigration backlog jumps to 2.4 million persons
The backlog has grown by nearly 260,000 persons over the past month.

The citizenship inventory stands at 394,664 applicants as of June 1, compared to 399,325 on May 2.

The permanent residence inventory stands at 522,047 persons as of June 6.

The temporary residence inventory has grown to 1,471,173 persons, also as of June 6.

06/21/2022

British Columbia invites over 157 candidates to apply for provincial nomination

This week’s minimum score range is between 60 and 123, depending on the provincial immigration stream.

More than 157 candidates in British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) have received invitations to apply in BC’s weekly invitation draw. The draw took place on June 14, 2022. BC is the only province in Canada that issues invitations on a weekly basis.

06/18/2022

06/17/2022

Canada to end vaccine mandates for domestic travellers, transportation workers

As of 00:01 Eastern Time on June 20, Canada will suspend vaccination requirements for domestic and outbound travel, federally regulated transportation sectors and federal government employees.

Canadian government officials said the suspension of vaccine mandates reflects an improved public health situation in Canada. Nearly 90% of Canadians have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and case counts have decreased.

The current vaccination requirements remain in effect at the border, as coronavirus continues to circulate throughout the globe and the risks of infection vary by country. These requirements include quarantine and testing requirements for Canadians who have not been fully vaccinated.

06/16/2022

PH EMBASSY IN OTTAWA ATTENDS INDEPENDENCE DAY MASS

12 June 2022, Ottawa - Philippine Ambassador to Canada Rodolfo D. Robles and officers and staff of the Philippine Embassy joined the Filipino community in Ottawa for the Philippine Independence Day mass held at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Ottawa on Sunday, 12 June 2022. Following the Eucharistic Celebration, an Independence Day reception was held at the social hall of the parish, hosted by the Philippine Independence Committee of the Ottawa Valley.