MONTRAEAL: Canada has taken steps to facilitate immigration course of for Turkish and Syrian nationals who have been already residing within the nation, following a devastating earthquake that claimed over 50,000 lives in each nations.
The transfer, which was introduced on Saturday, is geared toward offering much-needed aid and assist to these affected by the tragedy.
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake on February 6 killed greater than 45,000 individuals in Turkey and 1000’s extra in neighboring Syria, and devastated a whole lot of 1000’s of buildings.
“Canada is dedicated to offering aid to these impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Turkiye and Syria,” stated Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.
The brand new measures would enable, for instance, individuals from these international locations to use for work permits that authorize foreigners to work for any employer for a specified interval.
“Right this moment we’re introducing new measures that make it simpler for Turkish and Syrian nationals to increase their keep in Canada and be with their households, whereas persevering with to work and research in a protected surroundings,” Fraser added.
The announcement comes 10 days after the UN urged the worldwide neighborhood to hurry up its settlement of Syrian refugees from areas affected by the earthquake in Turkey.
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