Category: federal immigration minister

Family Reunification for Ukrainians in Canada to Come Soon: Immigration Minister

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser says he plans to announce a long-awaited program to grant permanent residency to Ukrainians with familial ties to Canada soon, but a similar program for other Ukrainians is still a ways away. Canada took the unusual step last year of offering temporary refuge to an unlimited number of Ukrainians fleeing the…


Known Travellers From 13 More Countries Can Skip Visa to Come to Canada: Minister

Low-risk travellers from 13 more countries will be able to skip a visa application if they want to visit Canada, the immigration minister announced Tuesday. An expanded program would allow people to instead apply for an electronic travel authorization: a digital travel document that costs $7 and can be processed in minutes. Travellers from the…