24 May The MPNP held an invitation round #219
The MPNP held an invitation round #219
On May 23, 2024, Manitoba held the latest invitation round #219 in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream, the MPNP invited 121 candidates under the Close relative in Manitoba selection with a minimum score of 782. In the Skilled Workers Overseas stream, MPNP issued 39 LAAs to candidates invited under the Strategic Recruitment Initiative. The lowest score in the SWO category was 688 points. Finally, 93 invitations were issued in the International Education Stream. In this round, Manitoba has issued LAAs to 253 candidates, including 29 Express Entry candidates. This year, MPNP invited 4,241 candidates, and 573 of them received invitations in the Express Entry.
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The Government of Canada introduced Bill C-71 granting citizenship by descent
On May 23, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced Bill C-71 to extend citizenship beyond the first generation, automatically granting it to those born abroad to Canadian parents. It also covers children adopted by Canadian parents abroad. Parents born abroad must have spent at least 1,095 days in Canada before their child’s birth or adoption to pass on citizenship. The law also restores citizenship to “Lost Canadians” and their descendants, including anyone born abroad to a Canadian parent in the second or subsequent generations.
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IRCC announced temporary support for families impacted by Haiti’s crisis
On May 23, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced support for family members of Canadians and Haitian nationals unable to return home. Effective immediately, Haitians with temporary resident status can apply for study or work permits or status extensions free of charge. This also applies to foreign relatives who left Haiti. Eligible individuals will receive three months of health coverage. Amid Haiti’s volatile security situation, Canada transported 681 people, including Canadians and permanent and temporary residents, to safety. Currently, there are about 44,000 Haitian temporary residents in Canada.
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PEI launches $10M affordable housing pilot
Prince Edward Island is launching a $10 million pilot program to boost the availability of permanently affordable rental housing throughout the province. As part of the government’s 2024-2025 operating budget, the Community Housing Expansion Pilot will support the non-profit and co-operative housing sector in expanding their housing portfolios through acquisitions and new construction. This initiative aims to support the acquisition of 120 units in 2024-25 while also laying the groundwork for future construction and acquisition projects. By partnering with the community sector, the government aims to meet the housing needs of low and moderate-income residents, ensuring they have access to safe, secure, and affordable homes for the long term. Rob Lantz, Housing, Land and Communities Minister, emphasized the ongoing efforts to find solutions that increase the supply of permanently affordable rentals, aligning with the provincial housing strategy to ensure all Islanders have a place to call home.