| Important New Measures on Post-Graduation Work Permit Eligibility for Students Beginning Programs Online |
| Important new measures on post-graduation work permit eligibility
for students beginning programs online
Ottawa, August 26, 2020—Many prospective international students who would like
to study in Canada this fall are facing uncertainty due to travel restrictions.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada recognizes this,
and will continue to ensure that Canada’s immigration programs are flexible to
respond to these uncertainties with 3 new measures on post-graduation work
permit eligibility for students beginning programs online.
These changes are being implemented to provide more flexibility on eligibility rules
for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program for students who need or want to
start their Canadian study program online from abroad.
Three changes are being introduced:
·Students may now study online from abroad until April 30, 2021, with no time
deducted from the length of a future post-graduation work permit,
provided 50% of their program of study is eventually completed in Canada.
· Students who have enrolled in a program that is between 8 and 12 months in
length, with a start date from May to September 2020, will be able to complete
their entire program online from abroad and still be eligible for a post-graduation
work permit.
· Students who have enrolled in a program with a start date from May to
September 2020 and study online up to April 30, 2021, and who graduate from
more than one eligible program of study, may be able to combine the length of
their programs of study when they apply for a post-graduation work permit in
the future, as long as 50% of their total studies are completed in Canada.
To be eligible for these measures, students must have submitted a study permit
application before starting a program of study in the spring, summer, or fall 2020
semester, or the January 2021 semester. All students must eventually
be approved for a study permit.
The easing of COVID-19 related restrictions will depend on the progress made in
Canada and around the world in containing the spread of the coronavirus.
IRCC will continue to closely monitor the situation and assess whether further
changes are needed.
Related products
Backgrounder: Facilitative measures to support international students during
the COVID-19 pandemic
Contacts for media only:
Mathieu Genest
Minister’s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-954-1064
Media Relations
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
IRCC.COMMMediaRelations-RelationsmediasCOMM.IRCC@cic.gc.ca |
| More.. | Posted: Aug 26, 2020 |
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| Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship to Make an Announcement |
| Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship to make an announcement
August 13, 2020—The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P.,
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an important
announcement. He will be joined by Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Parliamentary
Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship,
and Member of Parliament for Hochelaga, and Emmanuel Dubourg, Member of
Parliament for Bourassa.
Date: Friday, August 14, 2020
Time: 10 a.m. ET
Place: IRCC Montréal, 1025 Saint-Jacques Street
Montréal, Quebec
H3C 1G8
Notes for media:
· Media are asked to wear a medical or cloth mask.
· There is no parking on Saint-Jacques Street.
· In the interest of ensuring adherence to the provincial limit on gatherings,
media are requested to RSVP by sending
an email to IRCC.Info-Info.IRCC@cic.gc.ca.
· Related documents (news release, backgrounder) will be available for download
once the event starts via Dropbox at dropbox.com/sh/8amtgtppjhyco9w/
AAAxQOQoxqNSHC9ZyNpf4w2na?dl=0.
For more information (media only):
Kevin Lemkay
Minister’s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-954-1064
Media Relations
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
IRCC.COMMMediaRelations-RelationsmediasCOMM.IRCC@cic.gc.ca |
| More.. | Posted: Aug 14, 2020 |
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| Pathway to Permanent Residency Recognizes Exceptional Service of Asylum Claimants |
| Pathway to permanent residency recognizes exceptional service of asylum
claimants on front lines of COVID-19 pandemic
August 14, 2020—Montreal—Front-line workers play a critical role in keeping
Canadians healthy. In recognition of their exceptional service,
today the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Canada’s Minister of Immigration,
Refugees and Citizenship, announced a temporary measure that will provide
a pathway to permanent residency for asylum claimants working in
the health-care
sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Under this measure, asylum claimants across the country who are working on
the front lines providing direct care to patients in health-care institutions
will be able to apply for permanent residency if they meet the criteria. Quebec
will select those qualifying for this special measure who wish to reside in Quebec.
This approach recognizes those with precarious immigration status who are filling
an urgent need and putting their own lives at risk to care for others in Canada.
As with all applicants for humanitarian and compassionate consideration,
and in line with the government’s commitment to family reunification, in-Canada
family members of the principal applicant would be included in the application
and granted permanent residency, if the application is approved. Those who have
been found ineligible to make an asylum claim, or who have withdrawn
or abandoned their claims, would be excluded from applying.
To qualify, individuals must meet all of the following criteria:
· have claimed asylum before March 13, 2020
· were issued a work permit after they made a claim for asylum
· have worked in the health-care sector, in health institutions (for example,
hospitals, long-term care homes, home care through an organization or agency,
assisted living facilities)
· have worked in a designated occupation for no less than 120 hours between
March 13, 2020 and August 14, 2020. The designated occupations that are
included in this special measure are orderlies, nurses, nurses’ aides and patient
service associates, assistant orderlies and certain home support workers.
· demonstrate 6 months of experience in the designated occupation before being
granted permanent residence. Applicants will have until August 31, 2021 to
acquire this experience.
· have a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ), if wishing to reside in Quebec
· meet existing admissibility requirements, including those related to criminality,
security and health
Quote
“The government recognizes the extraordinary contribution of asylum claimants
working in Canada’s health-care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic,
particularly in long-term care centres. As these individuals face an uncertain
future in Canada, the current circumstances merit exceptional measures in
recognition of their service during the pandemic.”
—The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration,
Refugees and Citizenship
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Minister’s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-954-1064
Media Relations
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
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| More.. | Posted: Aug 14, 2020 |
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| New Mobile App to Help Notify Canadians of Potential COVID-19 Exposure |
| New mobile app to help notify Canadians of potential COVID-19 exposure
now available
July 31, 2020
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister’s Office
Over the past several months, Canadians have been following public health
advice and doing their part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Now,
as we take steps to ease restrictions and safely restart our economy, we need to
continue to work together to contain the virus and keep Canadians safe
and healthy.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, today
announced that COVID Alert, a new national mobile app, is now available to
Canadians for free download. The app, first developed in Ontario, helps notify
users if they may have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for
COVID-19.
Use of COVID Alert is voluntary, and serves as another tool to help limit
the spread of COVID-19. Once the app is fully functioning in their province
or territory, users who test positive for COVID-19 will receive a one-time key
from their health authority that they can enter into the app. When the key is
entered, COVID Alert will notify other users who may have come in close contact
with that person for at least 15 minutes in the past 14 days, so they can contact
their local public health authority for guidance.
To safeguard the confidentiality and privacy of all Canadians, the app uses strong
measures to protect any data it collects, and does not track a user's location
or collect personally identifiable information. The Privacy Commissioners of
Canada and Ontario were consulted on the development of COVID Alert,
to ensure the highest level of privacy for Canadians using the app.
The Government of Canada has been working in close partnership with
the Province of Ontario to launch the COVID Alert app. Health authorities
in Ontario will be the first to begin distributing one-time keys. The Government of
Canada is also working with the other provinces and territories to bring their
jurisdictions on board in the coming weeks and months.
An expert Advisory Council will ensure the app meets the highest standards in
public health outcomes, privacy, and technology. The members of the Council
reflect Canada’s regional and cultural diversity, and cover a wide range of
expertise, including health, privacy, data governance, science, and innovation.
Their advice will inform the implementation and rollout phases of the app.
The new COVID Alert app is just one example of how the Government of
Canada is working with the provinces, territories, and other partners to protect
the health of all Canadians, and support efforts to restart the economy gradually
and safely.
Quotes
“While we have made good progress over the past few months, COVID-19
remains a very serious threat to the health of Canadians. As we continue to
gradually restart our economy, innovative technologies like this new app will help
us keep our families and communities safe and healthy.”
—The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
“I am proud of the fact that this Ontario-made app will now be available to
individuals and families right across the country. It will be another powerful
tool to
help us stop the spread of this deadly virus and keep people healthy and safe.
I encourage everyone to download it onto your handheld device, it is free,
easy to use, and the responsible thing to do.”
—The Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario
“I want to thank Canadians for the sacrifices made to flatten the curve in the first
wave. The mobile app we are launching today is an additional tool Canadians can
use, as they continue to follow public health advice to contain the spread of
COVID-19.”
—The Hon. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health
“Built with a privacy-first approach, COVID Alert is a safe and easy-to-use tool
that Ontarians can download to protect
themselves, their loved ones and community from COVID-19. This Ontario-made
app keeps people informed about being potentially exposed to the virus,
allows them to act quickly to stop the spread of the virus and is a key tool in our
case and contact management strategy. I encourage all Ontarians to download
the app, as early detection of cases will be important as we continue to carefully
reopen more of the province.”
—The Hon. Christine Elliott, Ontario’s Deputy Premier and Minister of Health
“Our digital response has been critical to overcoming the challenges brought
about by the COVID-19 pandemic. By collaborating across sectors and orders of
government, we have built an easy to use and secure digital tool that will help
slow the spread of this virus and protect the health and safety of Canadians.
The more of us who use the app, the more effective it will be, so I encourage
all Canadians to do their part and download COVID Alert.”
—The Hon. Joyce Murray, Minister of Digital Government
“As Ontario safely and gradually re-opens, we continue to take a digital-first
approach to delivering simpler, faster, better services to support Ontarians,
including the COVID Alert app, which will leverage the power of integrated data to
protect the health and safety of the people of Ontario. By making it easier for
Ontarians to protect themselves, their loved ones and their communities,
we continue to deliver on our commitment to build a smarter government
that works for you.”
—The Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Ontario’s President of the Treasury Board
“Innovation is more important now than ever. With this new app, we will be better
positioned to help contain the spread of COVID-19 while supporting Canada’s
economic reopening. It is intended to support people in safely participating in
the economy. We’re also taking every step necessary to ensure Canadians have
the confidence and trust that their data is being protected. The COVID-19
Exposure Notification App Advisory Council will help ensure COVID Alert meets
the highest standards of privacy, technology, and, most importantly, public health
outcomes.”
—The Hon. Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
Quick Facts
• COVID Alert is now available for Canadians as a free download from
the App Store or the Google Play Store. The app assigns a random code to
a user’s device that pings other users of the app via Bluetooth when they are
within a range of approximately two metres. If they test positive for the virus,
users can choose to upload their random codes to a central server located in
Canada. Once uploaded, the random codes are stored on the server for 15 days,
after which they are automatically deleted.
• The COVID-19 Exposure Notification App Advisory Council was named by
the Government of Canada and its members are:
o Jean-François Gagné (co-chair)
o Carole Piovesan (co-chair)
o Simone Atungo
o Dr. Jonathan Dewar
o Dr. Bunmi Fatoye
o Éloïse Gratton
o Andrew Harrison
o Brenda McPhail
o Dr. Derek Ruths
o Dr. Margo Seltzer
o Dr. Gaynor Watson-Creed
• The app has undergone a security assessment by BlackBerry and the Canadian
Centre for Cyber Security. All data provided to the app will be securely stored
and protected.
• The Government of Canada has taken extensive steps to ensure that citizens’
privacy and data are protected. Given the importance the government assigns to
these issues, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner has been consulted on this
initiative.
• COVID Alert is a collaboration between Health Canada, the Canadian Digital
Service, the Province of Ontario, and Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada. It builds upon an exposure notification solution developed
by Shopify volunteers in coordination with the nonprofit Linux Foundation Public
Health. It is also the work of a team of developers from across the country.
• Canadians who want to know more about COVID Alert can call 1-833-784-4397.
• As part of our commitment to open and transparent government, the Canadian
Digital Service is making its work on the app’s development and testing available
on Github.
• COVID Alert complements the existing Canada COVID App, a tool that supports
Canadians in tracking their symptoms while allowing them to receive the latest
updates and access trusted resources.
Associated Links
• Download COVID Alert
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/
coronavirus-disease-covid-19/covid-alert.html
• COVID-19 Exposure Notification App Advisory Council
https://ic.gc.ca/eic/site/icgc.nsf/eng/h_07687.html
• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases
/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
• Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians
and businesses
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/03/
canadas-covid-19-economic-response-plan-support-for-canadians-
and-businesses.html
• Prime Minister announces new mobile app to help notify Canadians of
COVID-19 exposure
https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2020/06/18/
prime-minister-announces-new-mobile-app-help-notify-canadians-covid
PMO Media Relations: media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca
This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca
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| Passport Services in Canada Resuming by Mail |
| Passport services in Canada resuming by mail and by appointment for travel in
less than 30 days
July 31, 2020—Ottawa, Ontario—The Government of Canada has started
the gradual resumption of some passport services in Canada.
Starting today, Canadians can apply for a passport by mail. If Canadians have
an immediate need for a passport or are travelling in less than 30 days
with proof of travel, they can request in-person appointments.
Applicants can visit Canada.ca/passport to learn more and find out how to apply.
If Canadians do not have travel plans, we ask that they wait before applying for
a passport. Processing times are expected to be longer than normal due to high
demand and measures to safeguard the health and safety of our employees
and Canadians.
Applicants who are concerned about renewing their passport should note that
they can now use the simplified renewal process within two years after the expiry
date rather than one, if their passport expired on or after February 1, 2019.
This means they have more time to renew if they aren’t travelling soon.
The simplified renewal process allows Canadians to submit a shorter form
without resubmitting their citizenship documents and a guarantor declaration.
As Service Canada Centres begin to gradually and safely reopen,
passport services will be limited to appointment only. Canadians can continue to
visit canada.ca/service-canada-home for the latest updates.
Quotes
“Resuming Canadian passport services by mail and expanding in-person
appointments for those who need a passport in less than 30 days is
a significant first step toward resuming regular passport services in Canada,
while prioritizing the health and safety of Canadians and our employees.
Travel advisories and restrictions remain in effect around the world, but we
recognize that many Canadians need a passport for essential travel
or to plan for the future and we are making every effort to help them
access these services.”
– The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration,
Refugees and Citizenship
“As Service Canada Centres continue to reopen across the country
and we resume available services to include limited passport services, serving
Canadians safely remains our top priority. Clients who need a passport in less
than 30 days are encouraged to make a request for an appointment.
The return of in-person public access to Service Canada offices will build on
the new services that were implemented and will continue to provide convenient
support to those who need assistance in accessing our benefits and services.”
– The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social
Development
Quick facts:
· Canadians abroad can contact the nearest Government of Canada of office for
travel document services. These offices are providing varied level of passport
services, depending on their local conditions.
· Refugee travel documents and certificates of identity continued
to be processed on an urgent basis. Applicants can visit the Immigration,
Refugees and Citizenship Canada website for more information.
Related product:
· News Release – Service Canada begins the gradual and safe reopening of
in-person locations across the country
Associated links:
· How to apply for Canadian passport
· Canadian passports
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· twitter.com/PassportCan
Contacts for media only
Passport services in Canada resuming by mail and by appointment for travel in
less than 30 days
July 31, 2020—Ottawa, Ontario—The Government of Canada has started
the gradual resumption of some passport services in Canada.
Starting today, Canadians can apply for a passport by mail. If Canadians have
an immediate need for a passport or are travelling in less than 30 days
with proof of travel, they can request in-person appointments. Applicants can
visit Canada.ca/passport to learn more and find out how to apply.
If Canadians do not have travel plans, we ask that they wait before applying for
a passport. Processing times are expected to be longer than normal due to high
demand and measures to safeguard the health and safety of our employees
and Canadians.
Applicants who are concerned about renewing their passport should note that
they can now use the simplified renewal process within two years after
the expiry date rather than one, if their passport expired
on or after February 1, 2019. This means they have more time to renew
if they aren’t travelling soon. The simplified renewal process allows Canadians to
submit a shorter form without resubmitting their citizenship documents
and a guarantor declaration.
As Service Canada Centres begin to gradually and safely reopen, passport
services will be limited to appointment only. Canadians can continue to visit
canada.ca/service-canada-home for the latest updates.
Quotes
“Resuming Canadian passport services by mail and expanding in-person
appointments for those who need a passport in less than 30 days is a significant
first step toward resuming regular passport services in Canada, while prioritizing
the health and safety of Canadians and our employees. Travel advisories
and restrictions remain in effect around the world, but we recognize that many
Canadians need a passport for essential travel or to plan for the future and we
are making every effort to help them access these services.”
– The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration,
Refugees and Citizenship
“As Service Canada Centres continue to reopen across the country and we
resume
available services to include limited passport services, serving Canadians safely
remains our top priority. Clients who need a passport in less than 30 days are
encouraged to make a request for an appointment. The return of in-person
public access to Service Canada offices will build on the new services that were
implemented and will continue to provide convenient support to those who need
assistance in accessing our benefits and services.”
– The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children
and Social Development
Quick facts:
· Canadians abroad can contact the nearest Government of Canada of office for
travel document services. These offices are providing varied level of passport
services, depending on their local conditions.
· Refugee travel documents and certificates of identity continued
to be processed on an urgent basis. Applicants can visit the Immigration,
Refugees and Citizenship Canada website for more information.
Related product:
· News Release – Service Canada begins the gradual and safe reopening of
in-person locations across the country
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2020/07
/service-canada-begins-the-gradual-and-safe-reopening-of-in-person-locations-
across-the-country.html
Associated links:
· How to apply for Canadian passport
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/
coronavirus-covid19/passport/how-apply.html
· Canadian passports
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/
canadian-passports.html
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· twitter.com/PassportCan
Contacts for media only
Kevin Lemkay
Minister’s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-954-1064
Media Relations
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
IRCC.COMMMediaRelations-RelationsmediasCOMM.IRCC@cic.gc.ca
613-954-1064
Media Relations
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
IRCC.COMMMediaRelations-RelationsmediasCOMM.IRCC@cic.gc.ca
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| Canada and Nigeria Working to Combat Migrant Smuggling |
| Canada and Nigeria working to combat migrant smuggling, human trafficking
and irregular migration
July 29, 2020—Ottawa – The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to
fighting human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and irregular migration as a series
of initiatives were unveiled in Nigeria.
On the eve of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, Canadian officials
joined representatives from the governments of Nigeria and Switzerland
as well as international and civil society organizations to launch a series of
initiatives to assist the Nigerian government in their efforts to disrupt human
trafficking and smuggling operations, as well as irregular migration.
Minister Mendicino noted that Canada is pleased to be partnering with Nigeria
on 3 new initiatives to improve migration and border management, supported by
the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Office
on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and ARK, an international communications
company. Each organization will participate in various initiatives being
undertaken in Nigeria.
The IOM will continue to roll out the entry and exit border control system,
known as the Migration Information and Data Analysis System, at the Abuja
and Lagos international airports. This will support Nigeria’s ability to protect its
borders by managing the flow of travellers into and through its country,
while helping it to identify criminal travellers and possible human trafficking
and migrant smuggling cases.
UNODC will work with Nigeria to counter human trafficking and migrant
smuggling operations by identifying and responding to these criminal activities,
through improved data gathering and data analysis techniques.
ARK will use its communication expertise to support Nigeria to enhance its human
trafficking and irregular migration deterrence campaigns, through integrating
and applying data analysis into its targeted messaging.
This is part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to combating human
trafficking around the world, which includes investing $4 million over
the next 2 years in the initiatives in Nigeria.
Quote
“The partnerships we are announcing today will disrupt human trafficking
and migrant smuggling rings, and help to stop those who would prey
on some of the world’s most vulnerable for their own gain. Canada will continue to
work alongside our partners and world leaders in fighting trafficking
and smuggling operations to support safe migration, and strengthening data
analysis and increasing awareness is a critical component of that.”
– The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration,
Refugees and Citizenship
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https://www.instagram.com/citimmcanada/
Contacts for media only
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Minister’s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-954-1064
Media Relations
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
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| More.. | Posted: Jul 30, 2020 |
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| TeleSense Canada is Partnering |
| TeleSense Canada is Partnering With Mitacs and McGill University to Create
a Telerehabilitation and Teleresearch Platform for Canadians With Movement
Disorders
The virtual platform will provide effective treatment for Canadians who suffer from
movement disorders, allowing them to receive medical evaluation and treatment
at home.
THORNHILL, Ontario, July 21, 2020 (Newswire.com) - TeleSense Canada is
partnering with Mitacs and McGill University to create a telerehabilitation platform
for Canadians with movement disorders. Scientists from various universities in
Montreal will also contribute to the research phase. The final product will be
a virtual platform that provides effective medical evaluations and treatment from
the safety and comfort of Canadians' homes.
Tele-rehabilitation is the practice of providing rehabilitation services to patients
virtually using communication technologies. This method of treatment is
particularly beneficial for those who suffer from movement disorders that may
hinder their ability to attend appointments on-site. The COVID-19 pandemic has
further increased the importance of delivering healthcare virtually.
TeleSense Canada has been a leader in the movement with its telemedicine
platform, which empowers health providers to diagnose patients through live
video examinations by incorporating high-quality, approved devices, including
a thermometer, digital stethoscope, glucometer, dictation, ECG via Bluetooth,
spirometry, ultrasound, pulse oximetry and blood pressure monitor.
Now, TeleSense Canada is poised to become a pioneer in the area of
telerehabilitation through its partnership with Mitacs and McGill University.
The team will begin by formulating a standard guideline with updated qualitative,
quantitative and kinematics measurements for upper and lower extremities
as a target rehabilitation. The target population for the guideline will be those
who have had a stroke.
From there, the team will design, program and test an automation technology to
store and update a set of information synchronously and asynchronously.
They will use their findings as the basis of a guideline containing standard
measurements for the evaluation of telerehabilitation in the stroke population,
valid kinematic descriptors and an automation platform to update indices,
evaluate and treat these individuals.
"We have entered an age in which telemedicine platforms are not merely
a luxury but rather a necessity. While COVID-19 has made this need significantly
more pressing, our team recognized the importance of virtual healthcare options
long before the pandemic. Now, we are pressing on to provide a viable
telerehabilitation platform for Canadians with movement disorders. This endeavor
is critical for patients whose mobility may be compromised, as it will allow them
to attend appointments despite the mobility challenges they face," said Michael
Haddad, CEO of TeleSense Canada.
About TeleSense Canada
TeleSense Canada is a leading telemedicine solution provider helping healthcare
organizations, medical professionals and utilities and energy sector organizations
benefit from next-generation technology. TeleSense Canada is committed to
delivering high-quality technology and healthcare services by creating
a digital health platform that can evolve and scale to address ongoing needs
and demands. The company's solutions empower pharmacies, businesses,
medical professionals and healthcare organizations to take advantage of
state-of-the-art telemedicine/telehealth technology.
Learn more at www.telesense.ca. |
| More.. | Posted: Jul 22, 2020 |
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| Statement from Minister Mendicino |
| Statement from Minister Mendicino regarding Major League Baseball in Canada
during COVID-19
Ottawa, July 18, 2020 —The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P.,
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement:
“Over the last several weeks, the Government of Canada has worked closely
with Major League Baseball
and all levels of government to develop a safe restart plan for play,
while putting in place strict health protocols and effectively managing
the borders in order to protect the health and safety of Canadians throughout
COVID-19.
“As part of MLB's restart plan, the Public Health Agency of Canada initially
assessed their proposal to allow the Toronto Blue Jays to hold preseason
training on their home-field in Canada. The core elements of the proposal
required Toronto Blue Jays personnel to remain isolated within the Rogers Centre
and adjacent facilities during preseason training. Most importantly,
all Toronto Blue Jays training would be at the Rogers Centre and there would be
no cross-border travel for either the Blue Jays outside of Canada or any opponent
team into Canada for the duration of preseason training.
“Based on these conditions, and with the agreement of provincial and municipal
health authorities, PHAC concluded MLB and the Toronto Blue Jays had a robust
plan to mitigate the risk of importation and spread of COVID-19 in Canada for
the preseason.
“The MLB and Toronto Blue Jays were then issued a National Interest Exemption
Letter, permitting players and staff to enter Canada for preseason training only.
“Following that decision, the Government of Canada continued discussions
with the MLB and Toronto Blue Jays regarding the regular season that would
have the team play home games at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. However,
unlike preseason training, regular season games would require repeated
cross-border travel of Blue Jays players and staff, as well as opponent teams into
and out of Canada. Of particular concern, the Toronto Blue Jays would be
required to play in locations where the risk of virus transmission remains high.
“Based on the best-available public health advice, we have concluded
the cross-border travel required for MLB regular season play would not adequately
protect Canadians' health and safety. As a result, Canada will not be issuing
a National Interest Exemption for the MLB's regular season at this time.
“We have shared this news with the Blue Jays organization. We remain open to
considering future restart plans for the post-season should the risk of virus
transmission diminish. We wish the Blue Jays the best of luck as they start
the regular season.
“Canada has been able to flatten the curve in large part because of the sacrifices
Canadians have made. We understand professional sports are important to
the economy and to Canadians. At the same time, our government will continue to
take decisions at the border on the basis of the advice of our health experts in
order to protect the health and safety of all Canadians”.
For further information (media only), please contact:
Kevin Lemkay
Minister’s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-954-1064
Kevin.lemkay@cic.gc.ca
Media Relations
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
CIC-Media-Relations@cic.gc.ca
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| Minister Mendicino Announces Changes to Facilitate Online Learning for International Students |
| Minister Mendicino announces changes to facilitate online learning for
international students
July 14, 2020—Ottawa—International students make immense cultural
and social contributions to Canada, and generate more than $21 billion in
economic activity. Since the onset of the pandemic,
the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees
and Citizenship, has made a number of temporary policy changes to support
and reassure international students and learning institutions.
As the fall season is fast approaching, the Minister has announced additional
measures to support international students beginning a new program online this
fall with a Canadian learning institution, if their institution is offering the program
online, so that they can pursue their education while ensuring everyone’s safety.
These changes will give students more certainty about their ability to enter
Canada once travel and health restrictions are eased in Canada and their own
home countries. They mean that students will be eligible to work in Canada
after graduation, even if they need to begin their studies online from overseas
this fall.
The changes will continue Canada’s reputation as a premier destination for
international students and demonstrate the importance of the international
student program and the contributions international students make to Canada.
The new measures include
· providing priority study-permit processing for students who have submitted
a complete application online, to ensure that permits are processed as quickly
as possible
· allowing students to count the time spent pursuing their studies online abroad
toward their eligibility for a post-graduation work permit, if they have submitted
a study permit application and if at least 50% of their program is completed in
Canada
· providing reassurances to international students who cannot submit
all of the documentation needed to complete processing of their applications,
and who choose to pursue programs through distance learning, by implementing
a temporary 2-stage approval process
The temporary process will allow applicants to count the time spent studying
online abroad towards their post-graduation work permit once they receive
an approval-in-principle, as long as they are able to satisfy all requirements
and receive the full approval of their study permit application at a later date.
As services begin to reopen, applicants will be required to submit remaining
documents and receive an approved study permit before being allowed to
travel to Canada.
This process is available to students starting a program in the fall semester
who submit a study permit application before September 15, 2020.
This measure will reassure students that they can enrol and begin their studies
this fall online, even when they are not able to submit all required documentation
due to pandemic-related closures.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a number of challenges worldwide,
Canada’s whole-of-government approach is aimed at protecting the health of
Canadians while minimizing the economic and social impact of restrictions.
With these changes, it is expected that international students will continue
contributing to the health and vitality of Canada and the local communities
where they study from coast to coast to coast.
It is important for prospective students to note that commencing their studies
online from abroad following approval-in-principle of a study permit application is
not a guarantee that they will receive a full approval of their study permit
application, or be authorized to pursue their studies in Canada. It is still possible
that an applicant could receive a negative final decision on their study permit
based on factors such as inadmissibility for criminality or security reasons,
and the inability to predict how the COVID-19 situation and any associated
travel restrictions will evolve.
Quote
“The pandemic has had a significant impact on international students
and the Canadian institutions and communities that host them. This is why we
have implemented a series of measures to support them. We value
the contribution of young people seeking a high-quality education in Canada,
and we’re making every effort to minimize how current challenges affect their
plans and dreams for the future.”
‒ The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration,
Refugees and Citizenship
Quick facts:
· In 2019, Canada hosted over 650,000 international students
at the post-secondary education level.
· More than 58,000 former international students have become Canadian
permanent residents.
· The temporary stages for approval are approval-in-principle
and eligibility/admissibility:
o Applicants who pass the approval-in-principle stage—which includes showing
that they have been accepted at a Canadian learning institution, have the available
funds and are otherwise eligible for the study permit—will be notified of
a first-step approval.
o Once the approval-in-principle is issued, applicants can begin studying online
abroad and have that time count towards their post-graduation work permit,
provided they meet other criteria and that they eventually receive full approval of
their study permit.
o An applicant will receive final approval once they have met all eligibility
and admissibility requirements, including submitting biometrics and necessary
documents such as an immigration medical exam and a police certificate.
Only once a final approval is received will an applicant be able to travel to Canada.
Associated links:
· News release: Canada provides update on exemptions to travel restrictions to
protect Canadians and support the economy
· News release: Removing barriers for international students working in essential
services to fight COVID-19
· Web notice: Flexibility in post-graduation work permit rules to help international
students and Canadian post-secondary institutions
· Website: How COVID-19 is affecting immigration, refugee, citizenship
and passport services
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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Media Relations
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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| Migrant Worker Death |
| Minister of Immigration's office to be reclaimed as Ministry of Full Immigration
Status for All, as part of cross-country day of action
TORONTO, July 2, 2020 -- In response to federal government inaction amidst
ongoing migrant worker deaths, migrants, refugees, undocumented workers
and supporters will reclaim Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino’s office
on Saturday, July 4 at 3 pm, at 511 Lawrence Avenue West, converting it into
an office for Ministry of Full Immigration Status for All. Simultaneous mobilizations
will also be happening in Picton, Montreal and Richmond (see details) to demand
regularization and full immigration status for all non-permanent residents in
the country to give migrants the ability to protect and care for themselves
and their families during the pandemic.
When: Saturday, July 4, 2020. 3:00 PM
Where: Outside Minister of Immigration Marco Mendicino's office at 511 Lawrence
Avenue West, Toronto
What: Creation of Ministry for Full Immigration Status for All, socially distanced
rally featuring migrant speakers, moment of silence for migrant workers who have
died during COVID-19, visuals including pictures of farmworkers who have
passed away.
Media availability: Syed Hussan, Executive Director of Migrant Workers
Alliance for Change; Deena Ladd, Executive Director of Workers' Action Centre,
migrant farmworkers, care workers, sex workers, refugees, international students
and undocumented workers.
The cross-country action comes a week after the death of Juan Lopez Chaparro,
the 55-year old father of four who was the 3rd migrant farm worker to
die from COVID-19 and government negligence. His death followed Bonifacio
ugenio Romero and Rogelio Muñoz Santos.
The Toronto mobilization will bring together migrant care workers, international
students, refugees and undocumented workers who will share their first hand
experiences with Canada's unfair immigration laws, which keep migrants
permanently temporary without access to health care, emergency income
supports or full labour protections. These discriminatory policies have exacerbated
the impact of COVID-19 on migrant communities and caused immense suffering.
BACKGROUND
See more on full immigration status for all here:
https://migrantrights.ca/statusforall/
See more on migrant priorities in a just recovery from COVID-19:
https://migrantrights.ca/covid19/
For more information or to arrange interviews:
Nil Sendil, Workers' Action Centre
nil@workersactioncentre.org
647-710-5795
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| Statement from the Honourable Marco Mendicino in Celebration of Canada Day |
| Statement from the Honourable Marco Mendicino in celebration of Canada Day
Ottawa, July 1, 2020—The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration,
Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement:
“Happy Canada Day 2020!
“This Canada Day is certainly one that we will all remember.
“The pandemic has changed the way that we celebrate today, and this includes
being able to physically join in citizenship ceremonies to welcome our newest
Canadians.
“Today I will have the honour to welcome families and individuals from coast to
coast to coast in a virtual citizenship ceremony, and to celebrate the achievements
of frontline workers who have joined the Canadian family recently in ‘A Celebration
of Citizenship’ online event.
“I encourage you to tune in at 2 p.m. EDT, to help welcome our newest
Canadians and thank those who have been working the front lines to take care of
their communities and help us get through the pandemic. This is active citizenship.
We can all play a part in building the Canada we want to live in.
“The pandemic has increased the importance for Canadians to come together,
to ensure that Canada continues to be a safe and prosperous country.
Active citizenship is about asking questions, understanding our differences
and engaging to make Canada a better place.
“Canada Day is a time to reflect on our shared history and the people, cultures
and events that have helped define us as Canadians. We honour Indigenous
peoples who, from time immemorial, have shaped the history and culture of this
land, and we recognize and remember the contributions of immigrants to our
country.
“Today, we will welcome more newcomers whose journey has taken them
through to citizenship. Our shared citizenship connects us as diverse Canadians.
“It has been a challenging year so far, and we know there is work to do to
become an even stronger Canada.
“This is a proud day. Enjoy.”
—The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, M.P., P.C.
Contacts for media only
Kevin Lemkay
Minister’s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-954-1064
Media Relations
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
IRCC.COMMMediaRelations-RelationsmediasCOMM.IRCC@cic.gc.ca
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| A Celebration of Citizenship Canada Day 2020 |
| A Celebration of Citizenship Canada Day 2020
June 25, 2020—As part of Canada Day 2020, Immigration Refugees
and Citizenship Canada, the Institute of Canadian Citizenship
and the MaRS Discovery District are proud to invite you to the Celebration of
Citizenship virtual Canada Day event.
As part of this event, The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P.,
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship will welcome candidates
for citizenship from coast to coast to coast, in a virtual citizenship ceremony
on Wednesday, July 1 starting at 2 p.m. ET.
The event will also feature highlights from a virtual roundtable discussion
with front-line workers who have recently joined the Canadian family.
Join us as we celebrate diversity, inclusion, active citizenship and unity
and welcome our newest citizens.
For more information (media only):
Media Relations
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
IRCC.COMMMediaRelations-RelationsmediasCOMM.IRCC@cic.gc.ca
Institute for Canadian Citizenship
Clare Graham
416-953-8567
media@inclusion.ca
MaRS Discovery District
Media relations
media@marsdd.com
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| Canada Continues to Explore Onnovative Solutions for Refugees |
| Canada continues to explore innovative solutions for refugees
June 25, 2020—Ottawa—The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today reaffirmed Canada’s ongoing
commitment to exploring innovative solutions for refugees during the virtual
Annual Tripartite Consultations on Resettlement (ATCR).
During the meeting, Minister Mendicino presented 3 new actions stemming from
Canada’s pledge at the Global Refugee Forum in 2019. Moving forward,
Canada will:
· admit up to 500 refugees as part of the Economic Mobility Pathways Project
over the next 2 years
· establish an advisory role for a former refugee to attend international refugee
protection meetings with the Canadian delegation, and
· support the creation of a new Global Task Force on Refugee Labour Mobility
The Minister highlighted that these proposals demonstrate Canada’s commitment
to refugee protection and the expansion of opportunities for refugees.
These are concrete actions that Canada hopes will inspire other countries
and partners, and strengthen the work of the ATCR.
The ATCR is the primary forum for governments, the United Nations Refugee
Agency (UNHCR), non-governmental organizations, international organizations,
refugees and other stakeholders to collaborate on refugee resettlement.
In July 2019, Canada assumed the chair of the ATCR, which concludes
at the end of June 2020.
Quote
“It has been an honour to co-chair the Annual Tripartite Consultations on
Resettlement, along with the Canadian Council for Refugees and the UNHCR.
Canada deeply values its participation in these sessions, so we can continue
to help lead efforts to advance refugee protection and to find new solutions for
refugees through resettlement and complementary pathways.”
‒ The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration,
Refugees and Citizenship
Quick facts:
· Through the EMPP, candidates can apply for permanent residence through
existing economic immigration pathways, such as the Provincial Nominee Program,
the Atlantic Immigration Pilot and the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot.
· The overarching goal of the Global Task Force on Refugee Labour Mobility,
which will be launched later in 2020, is to generate global momentum to scale up
labour mobility pathways as a solution for refugees.
· The ATCR is held annually in Geneva, Switzerland. However, due to the global
pandemic, this year’s meetings were held virtually.
Associated links:
· News release: Canada reaffirms strong leadership role in refugee protection
at Global Refugee Forum
https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2019/12/canada-reaffirms-strong-
leadership-role-in-refugee-protection-at-global-refugee-forum.html
· Global Refugee Forum
https://www.unhcr.org/global-refugee-forum.html
· News release: LERRN Announces Plans for Refugee Advisory Network
https://carleton.ca/lerrn/2020/lerrn-announces-plans-for-refugee-advisory-network/
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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| Prime Minister announces support for Students Serving Their Communities and Opportunities to Gain Paid Work Experience |
| Prime Minister announces support for students serving their communities
and opportunities to gain paid work experience
June 25, 2020
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister’s Office
Post-secondary students and recent graduates are facing unique
and unprecedented challenges because of COVID-19. There are fewer jobs,
and many co-op, internship, and community service placements have been
cancelled. At the same time, not-for-profits are seeing an increased demand
for their services and thousands of Canadians who want to be a part of
the solution, which opens up opportunities for students in their communities.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the launch of the Canada
Student Service Grant (CSSG), which will support post-secondary students
and recent graduates as they volunteer to serve in their communities’ COVID-19
response and gain valuable experience at the same time. The CSSG will provide
these volunteers with a one-time payment of between $1,000 and $5,000 based
on the number of hours they serve. To find not-for-profit organizations looking for
help during the pandemic, post-secondary students and recent graduates
can use the new I Want to Help platform, which also launched today.
The Government of Canada is also helping young Canadians find paid work
placements and get the skills they need to start their careers. These activities
include:
• Supporting an additional 20,000 job placements for post-secondary students in
high demand sectors. A new investment of $186 million in the Student Work
Placement Program will help more post-secondary students across Canada get
paid work experience related to their field of study. This funding is in addition to
the $80 million that was announced on April 22, 2020.
• Creating 10,000 new job placements for young people between the ages of 15
and 30 through the Canada Summer Jobs program. New funding of
over $60 million will help expand the current work placement target from 70,000
to 80,000, creating 10,000 more placements for young people aged 15 to 30.
The program provides wage subsidies to employers so they can give quality work
experience to young Canadians and help them develop the skills they need to
transition into the labour market.
• Creating 5,000 new internships through Mitacs for college and university
students across Canada with small and medium-sized businesses. Funding of
$40 million will also help develop partnerships with new industries, and offer
internships to students in more areas of study.
• Increasing funding to the Digital Skills for Youth (DS4Y) program by $40 million
to help post-secondary graduates gain professional work experience.
DS4Y provides wage subsidy opportunities to help connect young people
with small and medium-sized businesses and not-for-profits.
• Creating over 3,500 new job placements and internships through
the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy. New funding of $34 million,
in addition to the over $153 million announced on April 22, will support programs
serving high-demand sectors such as health, community services, and information
technology, and help other sectors to recover.
• Providing $6.7 million for the Computers for Schools Plus (CFS+) program.
The partnership-based program refurbishes donated surplus computers
and electronic devices, and provides them to schools, libraries, not-for-profit
organizations, Indigenous communities, and low-income Canadians.
It also offers paid, practical work internships for young people, through which
they can develop advanced digital skills as well as experience in project
management, teamwork, and communications.
• Creating 5,000 to 10,000 more work-integrated learning opportunities through
the Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER). The BHER will launch
a national challenge for students to develop creative solutions in response to
current and future sector needs as defined by Canadian industry. The national
student challenge will help connect Canada’s small and medium-sized businesses
with the next generation of talent in Canada.
The Canada Student Service Grant and I Want to Help platform are part of
the nearly $9 billion in support for post-secondary students and recent graduates
announced by the Government of Canada on April 22, 2020. The funding for
Mitacs, DS4Y, CFS+, and the Business + Higher Education Roundtable also fall
under this funding.
As part of its COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, the Government of Canada is
providing support for students who want to make a difference in their
communities, while gaining the skills and supports needed for future success
whether that be in their studies or in the job market. This support also includes
the Canada Emergency Student Benefit, and temporary changes to the Canada
Summer Jobs and Canada Student Grants and Loans programs.
Quotes
“Canadian students are looking for ways to make a real difference in their
communities. With these new investments, we are giving them with the support
and connections they need to have a positive impact during COVID-19 and gain
the skills needed for future success. ”
—The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
“Young people are powerful leaders of change and during these difficult times
we need them to help our communities. The Canada Student Service Grant is
an innovative way to provide support, helping students gain valuable experience
as they volunteer to serve and strengthen their communities. This will also ensure
students are in a financial position to continue their studies or careers.”
—The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth
“Students are passionate, engaged, and ready to make a difference. They face
serious challenges as a result of the global pandemic, and these unique
circumstances call for unique action. The additional investments we are making
will ensure that young people not only remain connected to the job market
but also have the tools they need to keep their eye fixed on a future of their
choosing.”
—The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce
Development and Disability Inclusion
“Our government recognizes that digital skills, computer knowledge
and work-integrated learning are huge contributors to the future of innovation
and jobs in Canada. By providing youth with immediate support and connections to
industry, we continue to drive Canada’s talent pipeline and sustain our innovation
capacity to help mitigate the negative impacts of COVID-19 on sectors across
the economy.”
—The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
Quick Facts
• Mitacs is a not-for-profit organization that fosters growth and innovation in
Canada by solving business challenges with research solutions from academic
institutions.
• The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) aims to provide flexible
employment services and enhanced supports for young Canadians so they can
develop the skills and gain the experience they need to successfully transition into
the labour market.
• The $34 million in additional contributions funding for YESS will include:
o $15 million to Employment and Social Development Canada to support up
to 2,000 additional job placements for young people aged 15 to 30 in community
services and high demand sectors.
o $4 million to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to support 275 paid
internships within the housing sector, for Indigenous youth.
o $15 million to Canadian Heritage to create up to 1,245 additional job
placements
and paid internships in various sectors and communities, including Official
Language Minority Communities
Related Product
• Canada Student Service Grant
Associated Links
• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-
covid-19.html
• Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html
• Support for students and new grads affected by COVID-19
https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2020/04/22/support-students-and-new-
grads-affected-covid-19
• I Want to Help platform
http://www.canada.ca/iwanttohelp
• Student Work Placement Program
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/work-
integrated-learning.html
• Canada Summer Jobs
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/
canada-summer-jobs.html
• Digital Skills for Youth Program
https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/122.nsf/eng/home
• About the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/
youth-employment-strategy.html
• Computers for Schools Plus
https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cfs-ope.nsf/eng/home
PMO Media Relations: media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca
This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca/
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| Third Migrant Farmworker Who Died of COVID-19 Identified |
| Third Migrant Farmworker Who Died of COVID-19 Identified,
Migrants Mourn & Call for Permanent Resident Status Now
Toronto, June 22, 2020 -- Migrant workers and our communities are mourning
the death of 55-year old Juan López Chaparro, who worked at Scotlynn
Farm in Norfolk County, who passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020,
while hospitalized for COVID-19 at University Hospital in London.
Juan López Chaparro has been coming to Canada since 2010
and is survived by his wife and four children. He is the third Mexican migrant
farmworker to die in Ontario from COVID-19, following Bonifacio Eugenio
Romero and Rogelio Santos Muñoz. For decades, migrant workers have sounded
the alarm about federal and provincial laws that make it impossible for workers to
protect themselves from workplace illness and to refuse unsafe work.
Migrant farmworkers know that a single COVID-19 infection on a farm puts them
all in immediate danger, but they cannot risk speaking out because
they do not have permanent resident status. The Migrant Rights Network
reiterates our call for permanent resident status for all to stop further deaths.
“Thousands of migrants across the country are in danger and farmworkers keep
dying while Prime Minister Trudeau makes empty promises to do better. We need
swift and comprehensive action to allow workers to protect themselves from
unsafe working and housing conditions, and that means full and permanent
immigration status for all immediately,” says Syed Hussan, executive director of
Migrant Workers Alliance for Change.
Migrant Rights Network will be presenting to the Standing Committee on
Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons
with Disabilities on Monday, June 22, 2020 at 2pm EST on Government’s
Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic outlining migrant and undocumented
people’s concerns and needs. Please get in touch for a zoom link for media
scrum after, contact karen@migrantworkersalliance.org
MEDIA CONTACTS
Coordination / Ontario: Karen Cocq,
647-970-8464,
Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, Ottawa
Atlantic: Ann Wheatley,
902-388-8183, Cooper Institute
British Columbia: Alexandra Henao,
778-789-5076,
Fuerza Migrante, Vancouver;
Robyn Bunn,
250-215-1033, RAMA, Kelowna;
Byron Cruz, 604-315-7725,
Sanctuary Health
Quebec: Viviana Medina,
438 881 9174, Centre des travailleurs et travailleuses
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