Resources

Features legal and procedural information, news and statistics, and publications and forms for all aspects of Canadian immigration, including independent immigration, family-sponsored immigration.

ICCRC is the national regulatory body authorized by the government of Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) to safeguard consumers.

An independent tribunal was established by Parliament to make well-reasoned decisions on immigration and refugee matters. The site contains papers on assessing the credibility of refugees’ claims.

Created by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to share ideas, thoughts, experiences, and best practices on how to help newcomers adapt, settle and integrate into Canadian society.

Discusses, among other things, background checks for immigration and citizenship purposes.

Committee on Citizenship The Committee discusses immigration-related bills proposed by the Government in Parliament. The site contains a list of members, proceedings of Committee meetings, links to studies, and reports.

The new immigration is in effect since June 28, 2002.

The Canadian arm of an international forum for research and policy on migration, diversity, and changing cities.

A non-profit site with detailed information about immigrating to, settling, and living in Ontario, Canada.

Registered charity acting as a collective voice for immigrant-serving agencies and to coordinate response immigrant-serving concerns. Includes profile, news, projects, and events.

A non-profit umbrella organization committed to the rights and protection of refugees in Canada and around the world and to the settlement of refugees and immigrants in Canada.