On July 8, 2026, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, announced an investment of approximately $860,000 to support a new project funded under the Francophone Immigration Support Program. The project aims to improve the retention and integration of Francophone and bilingual immigrants in the Northwest Territories. It will improve access to information on immigration, raise awareness of the Northwest Territories Nominee Program and other federal immigration programs, support the recognition of foreign credentials held by temporary residents, and strengthen employer involvement in immigration processes in communities outside Yellowknife.

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