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Do You Speak French and Want to Move to Kelowna? Rural and Francophone Community Immigration Pilots Are Now Accepting Applicants

by Ronalee Carey Law

February 2025

The Government of Canada launched two new pilots on January 30, 2025: the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). These two programs are launched against the context of the unique labour market and demographic challenges faced by the rural and Francophone minority communities in Canada.

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Hope in Syria: What Will Be Next for its Refugees?

by Ronalee Carey Law

December 2024

Dana, my favourite instructor at my gym, seemed a little distracted. We were supposed to be doing hamstring curls, but she had us doing leg lifts. Syrian music, which she’s incorporated into her playlist, kept us on time as she realized her mistake and had us switch exercises. After class, she admitted that the music had made her emotional. ‘I have a country!’ she told me.

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IRCC Makes it Easier for Indigenous Peoples to Cross the Canadian Border

by Ronalee Carey Law

November 2024

This month’s newsletter is written by Songyun Lu, who recently joined Ronalee Carey Law in a part-time position. Songyun is a second-year student in the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa.

Introduction of a Temporary Public Policy

Canada has recently introduced a temporary public policy supporting cross-border mobility for Indigenous Peoples. As of October 10, 2024, eligible Indigenous people can apply to work or study in Canada with some requirements waived, and those who are already in Canada can apply to extend their stay for up to 3 years.

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