From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) convened in Toronto to discuss Canada’s immigration future. They emphasized a collaborative approach to tackle immigration challenges and opportunities, focusing on economic immigration to meet labor demands while considering the impacts on social infrastructure, housing, and settlement services. This cooperation respects the shared jurisdiction and roles of federal and provincial-territorial governments in immigration.<\/p>\n Ministers acknowledged immigration as vital to Canada’s diversity, economy, and labor market needs, while also supporting humanitarian efforts and aiding vulnerable newcomers. A report, An Immigration System for Canada\u2019s Future<\/em>, highlighted the need for a welcoming newcomer experience and alignment with labor market needs, fostering collaboration among all levels of government.<\/p>\n The 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan was a central topic, addressing economic immigration through programs like the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), family reunification, and humanitarian commitments. Ministers stressed the importance of provincial and territorial roles in economic immigration and the need to attract newcomers beyond major urban centers.<\/p>\n Efforts to reduce duplication, improve processing times, and support Francophone immigration outside Quebec were also discussed. It’s crucial to ensure Canada can integrate newcomers effectively, considering regional capacities and pressures on housing and infrastructure. Immigration is key to addressing labor shortages and enhancing social services.<\/p>\n Ministers committed to working with the Forum of Labour Market Ministers to streamline foreign credential recognition, especially in regulated fields like skilled trades and healthcare. Initiatives may include selecting candidates who are practice-ready or have clear licensing pathways, aiding professionals in starting their credential recognition before arriving in Canada.<\/p>\n Efforts from the Atlantic Immigration Program and other provincial initiatives were also highlighted as models for aligning newcomer selection with credential recognition.<\/p>\n Canada’s response to humanitarian crises, such as resettling Afghan refugees and supporting Ukrainians, was a focus. Ministers discussed creating a consistent crisis response framework and enhancing data collection to support vulnerable arrivals, like asylum seekers.<\/p>\n Improving settlement services and addressing housing, infrastructure, and social services pressures were also priorities. Expanding eligibility and services could better meet the needs of new arrivals, including asylum claimants and temporary residents transitioning to permanent residency.<\/p>\n \u201cToday was crucial for Canadian immigration as we advanced discussions at federal, provincial, and territorial levels. We focused on welcoming skilled newcomers and collectively responding to global humanitarian crises. Our ongoing goal is to ensure sustainable population growth and support newcomers through housing and infrastructure planning.\u201d<\/p>\n – The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cImmigration is vital for addressing labor shortages and supporting economic growth. Provinces and territories ensure immigration meets employer needs and benefits all regions. Today, we emphasized economic immigration, particularly through Provincial Nominee Programs, and strong collaboration to address immigration challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n – The Honourable Jeremy Harrison, Minister of Immigration and Career Training.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Media Contacts<\/strong><\/p>\n Bahoz Dara Aziz<\/strong> Media Relations<\/strong> Jamie Richards<\/strong> The FMRI is a federal-provincial-territorial decision-making body that supports a flexible and effective immigration system, advancing joint immigration priorities across Canada.<\/p>\n The PNP allows provinces and territories to nominate individuals for immigration based on local economic needs, supporting regional labor markets and economic growth.<\/p>\n IRCC’s Francophone immigration policy and the 2018 FPT Action Plan aim to promote and retain French-speaking immigrants in minority communities across Canada.<\/p>\n Canada provides temporary safe havens and resettlement options for refugees, collaborating with provinces and territories on a crisis response framework to protect vulnerable arrivals.<\/p>\n Collaborative efforts aim to streamline the recognition process, especially in skilled trades and healthcare, ensuring professionals can work in their fields upon arrival.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) met today in Toronto to continue discussions on the future of immigration in Canada. Ministers expressed support for a coordinated approach to address immigration opportunities and challenges, including collaborating on economic immigration to meet labour needs, while addressing pressures on social infrastructure, housing and settlement services. This approach is based on the principle of shared jurisdiction and mutual respect for both federal and provincial-territorial roles and responsibilities for immigration in Canada.* Ministers agreed that immigration is a key component of the country\u2019s fabric, as it contributes to its diversity, economy, and meeting labour market needs. Ministers also concurred on the importance of supporting Canada\u2019s response to humanitarian crises and the needs of vulnerable newcomers. … <\/i>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4561,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4563","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-immigration"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4563","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4563"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4563\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4561"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4563"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4563"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4563"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Collaborative Efforts in Canadian Immigration<\/h2>\n
Strategic Immigration Planning<\/h2>\n
Enhancing Foreign Credential Recognition<\/h3>\n
Humanitarian and Settlement Support<\/h3>\n
Quotes from Key Figures<\/h2>\n
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Contact Information<\/h2>\n
\nPress Secretary, Minister\u2019s Office, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
\nBahoz.DaraAziz@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCommunications Sector, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
\n613-952-1650
\nmedia@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
\nExecutive Director, Communications, Ministry of Immigration and Career Training, Government of Saskatchewan
\nCell: 306-510-4016
\nJamie.Richards2@gov.sk.ca<\/a><\/p>\nFrequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
What is the role of the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI)?<\/h3>\n
How does the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) contribute to immigration?<\/h3>\n
What measures are in place to support Francophone immigration?<\/h3>\n
How does Canada support newcomers during humanitarian crises?<\/h3>\n
What initiatives help improve foreign credential recognition?<\/h3>\n