Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino announced the program in response to public demand that the so-called 'Guardian Angels' be recognized for their work in the health-care sector during the pandemic
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Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino announced the program today in response to public demand that the so-called “Guardian Angels” – many in Quebec – be recognized for their work in the health-care sector during the pandemic. They must also demonstrate they have six months of experience in the profession before they can receive permanent residency and have until the end of this month to meet that requirement.
“As these individuals face an uncertain future in Canada, the current circumstances merit exceptional measures in recognition of their service during the pandemic,” he said.That province has housed many of the nearly 60,000 people who have requested asylum in Canada after crossing on foot into the country from the U.S., the majority using an entry point in Quebec called Roxham Road.
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