Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, IRCC is the name of the Canadian federal department that helps immigrants come to Canada, protects refugees, and gives programs to help newcomers get settled.
IRCC also helps promote multiculturalism, gives Canadians travel papers like passports, and gives them citizenship.
Citizen and Immigration Canada (CIC) was the old name for IRCC. The new name for this federal government department was used right away after the new Canadian government took office in November 2015. The Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship is in charge of the unit.
In some situations, the acronym “CIC” is still used. Still, in formal communications and publications, it has become clearer over the first few months of this government’s term that “IRCC” is preferred.
Adding “refugees” to the official name of the government department shows that the government is paying more attention to refugee and humanitarian entry to Canada.
Still, Canada’s government has made it clear that the country will keep its immigration policy open and friendly for skilled workers and family-based programs.
There is no proof that economic immigration or family reunification is less important to this government than it was under the last government.
In fact, the government has promised to give IRCC more money to improve program delivery and processing times.
People and groups should know that CIC and IRCC are not two different offices so there is no confusion. When papers or publications talk about CIC and IRCC at the same time, they are really talking about the same department.
It’s not really a new department; IRCC is the name of a department that used to operate many years ago. The CIC’s job has been slightly changed, and it is now called IRCC.
But the name CIC may still be used for a while by some groups, like the provincial and territorial governments of Canada.
Immigration
The word “Immigration” in the department name refers to Canada’s work to create and uphold a policy that welcomes strangers in a way that is good for both Canadians and newcomers. Canada has always had a welcoming and open immigration policy.
Most Canadians can trace their ancestors to another country back just a few generations. Because Canada has a problem with its population and wants to have strong economic growth and safety, immigration is likely to remain a big part of its future.
Refugees
There are two main things that make up the “Refugees” part of IRCC. First, there are more refugees around the world now than there were a few years ago because of instability and violence in some parts of the world.
People and families in these situations have been forced to leave their homes and are often in very dangerous situations. There are about 60 million refugees in the world, according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. This was in June 2015.
The second thing to think about is how quickly and compassionately the current government has dealt with this problem.
Trudeau and other well-known Liberal Party members said during the 2015 Canadian federal election campaign that the best thing for Canada and international refugees would be for Canada to take in more refugees and give them more resources to make sure they are safe and have opportunities in the long term.
Citizenship
One thing that makes Canada’s immigration policy unique is that it gives people who make the big choice to move to Canada a way to become Canadian citizens.
Becoming a Canadian citizen and joining a Canadian family is often a very important and emotional moment in the life of an immigrant. As it was before the department changed its name, citizenship is still a big part of IRCC.
Summary:
- Evolution from CIC
- Emphasis on Refugees
- Focus on Refugees
- Path to Canadian Citizenship
- Open Immigration Policy
IRCC-Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada address
Immigration and Naturalization service
Edmonton, AB, Canada
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada address
Government office
Scarborough, ON, Canada
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada address
Immigration & naturalization service
Ottawa, ON, Canada
+1 888-576-8502
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Government office
Etobicoke, ON, Canada
+1 888-242-2100
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada – Appointment Only
Government office
Vancouver, BC, Canada
+1 888-242-2100
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Government office
Hamilton, ON, Canada
+1 888-242-2100
Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
District government office
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
+1 888-242-2100
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) – Kitchener
Government office
Kitchener, ON, Canada
+1 226-791-6656
IRCC Surrey
Government office
Surrey, BC, Canada
+1 604-930-6310
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Government office
Fredericton, NB, Canada
+1 888-242-2100
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Immigration & naturalization service
Saskatoon, SK, Canada
+1 306-975-4117
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Government office
Mississauga, ON, Canada
+1 800-926-9105
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Central Government Office
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Canada Immigration & Refugee
Central Government Office
Edmonton, AB, Canada
+1 780-495-6748
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Government office
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Canada Immigration & Refugee
Immigration & naturalization service
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
+1 204-983-3553
Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Central Government Office
Vancouver, BC, Canada
+1 866-787-7472
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Government office
Sydney, NS, Canada
+1 800-622-6232
High Commission of Canada in India
Embassy
New Delhi, Delhi
011 4178 2000
Consulate General of Canada to India, in Chandigarh India
Government office
Chandigarh
0172 505 0300
Rise N Sky Immigration India
Immigration attorney
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
095888 08901
CANADA IMMIGRATION AND VISA SERVICES India
Immigration attorney
Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab
