IRCC recently released a new set of objectives that helps
illuminate Canada's strategy in the Asia and Americas. This purports to help
new immigrants with the immigration process.
IRCC recently released its strategic immigration plan for
Asia & the Americas. The goals of this strategy involve collaboration with
countries in both regions (particularly around the economy, and aid for
refugees and asylum seekers), as well as promoting Canada’s immigration
pathways and interests within these regions.
Asia
IRCC's
objective in the region is to manage immigration and refugee protection.
It's important for IRCC to develop programs that will allow
for a more equitable distribution of newcomers across Canada, one of which
includes family reunification. Social integration programs are also an
essential consideration because migration from Asia (and other parts of the
world) is a growing trend. Through partnerships with partner governments, as
well as connecting with communities, IRCC is looking to work towards managing
immigration so that it suits Canada's socioeconomic needs.
Over the past few years, Canada has made refugee support and
protection a key part of its policy; naming Afghanistan as one of its main
priorities. They also talked about genocide in Xinjiang, China, and the
Rohingya crises in Myanmar and Bangladesh, saying they will work hard to
support those populations.
One of Canada's main goals is to maintain close relationships
with other countries. The report lists a number of partner countries and outlines
what relations Canada hopes to have with these nations:
Afghanistan: Recently, Canada has committed to taking in over 40,000
refugees from Afghanistan, which is helping to fulfill its objective of
advancing refugee protection and offering support around the world.
Bangladesh: Canada intends to work closely with the Bangladeshi
government on migration, which will lead to an expansion in the quality of
services for refugees. One of Canada's main objectives is to protect refugees
who are international.
China: The Canadian government is actively seeking talks with China in order
to increase the quality of immigration to Canada while promoting continued
economic ties. Economic ties are strained because of Canada's response to the
treatment of Uyghur and Hong-Kongese populations within immigration measures
set forth by China.
India: Canada's largest immigration partner India is a key country that Canada
hopes to increase the quality of immigration from. IRCC will work to both
protect the integrity of its programs in India and increase the size of
immigration efforts from the country. The two countries will also work to
promote economic and social ties while working towards Canada's interests.
Pakistan: Canada has been focused on increasing immigration from Pakistan and
working with the government to offer relief to victims of the conflict in
Afghanistan.
Philippines: For many years, the number of law-abiding Filipinos
emigrating away from the Philippines is at an all-time high. This has led to
IRCC embarking on a project which it hopes will solve this problem for those
who want to gain legal immigration status, as well as promote regular
immigration for Filipinos who wish to enter Canada.
The Americas
The mandate of the IRCC in the Americas is focused engagement
to maximize Canada's influence in the region, protection of local values while
sharing immigration expertise with other countries, and encourage regular
immigration to support Canadian economic and social goals.
Every year, Canada will re-engage in the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees' global initiative to allow refugees and at-risk
persons from throughout the world to find a new home. Canada pledges to accept
up to 700 refugee claimants in 2023 and up to 1,000 in 2024.
Canada is looking to maintain the integrity of its
immigration system as it seeks to promote its immigration programs. This will
help Canada reach its goals internally while stabilizing the region.
Brazil: Canada is looking to promote immigration from Brazil and speed up the
processing times for visas in order to increase bilateral partnerships with
them. To do this, they will work with Brazilian authorities to create new
pathways for immigration. Canada also recognizes how important it is to
strengthen economic ties with Brazil.
Columbia: Canada will work with Columbian officials to come up with a plan that
promotes immigration within the country, while also dealing with irregular
immigration from there. They will also aid Venezuelans who are fleeing their
country and seeking asylum in Canada.
Haiti: Canada will work with Haiti to help make immigration between the
countries as simple and accessible as possible. In addition, Canada will aid
asylum seekers and refugees who would like to move to Canada by providing
assistance in terms of language and culture.
Mexico: Canada is looking to increase the number of regular migration efforts
with Mexico to promote immigration pathways, like the CUSMA work permit
program. IRCC will also work with Mexico to aid asylum seekers and refugees,
and try to fix irregular immigration cases. Because Canada views Mexico as a
key partner in the Americas, it looks forward to pursuing its strategic
objectives with this country.
The Canadian government recently announced its immigration levels plan for 2023-2025. This will not only help them achieve the goals outlined in their Asia and America strategy report, but it will also put the concerns voiced by these communities first.
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