From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Canada and Ontario are amplifying their joint efforts to boost Francophone immigration, aiming for a robust and flourishing economy. The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, alongside the Honourable Laura Albanese, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, unveiled the signing of annexes to the Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement (COIA).<\/p>\n The agreement, initially signed in November 2017, includes three annexes focusing on French-speaking immigrants, international students, and municipal government roles in immigration. This collaboration will fortify Canada’s and Ontario’s partnership to welcome and integrate immigrants, enhancing economic growth and fulfilling shared humanitarian duties.<\/p>\n This annex promotes Francophone immigration through recruitment, selection, and integration strategies. It aims to increase French-speaking immigrants in Canada and Ontario, striving to meet immigration targets.<\/p>\n The Municipalities annex encourages Ontario’s municipal governments to collaborate on immigration-related issues, such as attracting, retaining, and integrating newcomers, ensuring municipal interests are addressed.<\/p>\n This section facilitates the entry of international students into Ontario, smoothing their transition to post-graduation employment and potential permanent residency.<\/p>\n \u201cThese initiatives showcase our commitment to cooperation, maximizing immigration’s economic, social, and cultural benefits in Ontario. Federal and provincial collaboration is vital for the success of Canada\u2019s leading immigration system.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cOntario welcomes the most immigrants in Canada. By signing the COIA Annexes, we can better support municipalities and attract French-speaking newcomers, skilled workers, and international students, enhancing Ontario’s global reputation.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Laura Albanese, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n For media only<\/strong><\/p>\n Hursh Jaswal<\/strong> Media Relations<\/strong> Sara Amash<\/strong> Laura Sylvis<\/strong> The COIA is a collaborative framework guiding immigration relationships between Canada and Ontario, focusing on French-speaking immigrants, international students, and municipal partnerships.<\/p>\n It aims to boost Francophone immigration by enhancing recruitment, selection, and integration processes, meeting provincial and national targets.<\/p>\n Municipalities play a crucial role in attracting, retaining, and integrating newcomers, ensuring local interests are considered in immigration policies.<\/p>\n The agreement facilitates international students’ entry into Ontario, aiding their transition to employment or permanent residency post-graduation.<\/p>\n Contact us today<\/strong> to learn more about how these initiatives can benefit you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Canada and Ontario are strengthening their partnership and collaboration to increase francophone immigration in support of a strong and prosperous economy. The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Laura Albanese, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced the signing of the annexes to the Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement (COIA). … <\/i>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5838,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5840","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\/5840","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=5840"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5840\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5838"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5840"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5840"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5840"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Strengthening Immigration Collaboration<\/h2>\n
Key Annexes and Their Impact<\/h2>\n
French-Speaking Immigrants Annex<\/h3>\n
Municipalities as Collaborative Partners<\/h3>\n
International Students Annex<\/h3>\n
Official Statements<\/h2>\n
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Key Facts<\/h2>\n
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Related Links<\/h2>\n
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Media Contacts<\/h2>\n
Minister\u2019s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-954-1064<\/p>\n
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
IRCC.COMMMediaRelations-RelationsmediasCOMM.IRCC@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister\u2019s Office
Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
416-325-6205<\/p>\n
Communications Branch
Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
416-314-7010<\/p>\nFAQ<\/h2>\n
What is the Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement (COIA)?<\/h3>\n
How does the COIA benefit Francophone immigration?<\/h3>\n
Why is municipal involvement important in immigration?<\/h3>\n
How does the COIA support international students?<\/h3>\n