Pakistan Association of Quebec (PAQ)

05/21/2026

05/10/2026

05/10/2026

The Consulate General of Pakistan in Montreal, Canada

To commemorate the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, a dignified ceremony was held at Consulate General of Pakistan in Montreal Canada on 9th May 2026.

The event paid tribute to the great valor and commitment of Pakistan’s armed forces for the defence of Pakistan, under the leadership of Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.

The ceremony highlighted the significance of the events of May 2025 that brought together the whole nation and rose Pakistan as a militarily strong and politically independent nation.

The event brought together largest ever number of Pakistanis living in greater Montreal area, representing community members from academia, business, civil society and also students of McGill and Concordia universities.

The event commenced with humble gratitudes to Almighty for His blessings of victory and steadfastness in the challenging times followed by a documentary highlighting the historic success of Marka-e-Haq and the bravery, professionalism, and sacrifices of the Armed Forces of Pakistan.

In his remarks, the Consul General of Pakistan in Montreal, Faisal Abro, shared the political and military significance of Marka-e-Haq. He paid tribute to the martyrs and ghazis of Pakistan and underscored that while Pakistan remains always ready to guard against any aggression, it is also committed to peace, and resolution of disputes through dialogue.

The large gathering of Pakistani community, hailing from all provinces of Pakistan, warmly participated in the event and reiterated their commitment for strengthening the country’s image abroad.

The event concluded with prayers for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan and a renewed pledge of unity and resilience.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad
Public Diplomacy Pakistan
Pakistan High Commission Canada

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

Consul General Faisal Abro met with Matthew Poitras, Partner in Aviation & Aerospace at Oliver Wyman (Marsh McLennan Group). The meeting focused on the Group’s prospective services for Pakistan’s aviation sector, with particular emphasis on supporting new airlines and the broader travel industry.

Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority
Arab News Pakistan
Associated Press of Pakistan
Prime Minister's Office of Pakistan
Ministry of Aviation - Cabinet Secretariat Islamabad
Pakistan Aviation
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad
High Commission of Canada in Pakistan

05/04/2026

Filling labor gaps in smaller communities by accelerating permanent residence for 33,000 workers

May 4, 2026 — Ottawa, Ontario — Canada continues to bring its immigration system to sustainable levels while focusing immigration on the areas where it has the greatest impact. This includes supporting rural and remote communities that are experiencing labor shortages in key economic sectors.

Today, the Honorable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced progress on the department's one-time In-Canada Workers Initiative, as announced in Budget 2025, which accelerates the transition of up to 33,000 workers in Canada to permanent residence in 2026 and 2027. These individuals have already established strong roots in their communities and are contributing to a stronger Canadian economy.

As part of this initiative, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is initially accelerating eligible applications from existing inventories of work permit holders who have applied for permanent residence. These eligible workers are already supporting their smaller and rural communities' labor and economic needs, and they

have applied through the Provincial Nominee Program, the Atlantic Immigration Program, the community immigration pilots, the caregiver pilots or the AgriFood Pilot ; and
have been living in smaller communities in Canada for 2 years or more
Through these criteria, IRCC will grant permanent residence to applicants across a range of in-demand sectors in rural areas and communities with labor gaps.

Progress on the In-Canada Workers Initiative is tracked on our website and will be updated monthly.