High Commission of Canada to Belize

Learn more about this new call for proposals⤵️

📣 New Regional Call 2026 | Actions for a Dynamic and Inclusive Future of Work in Latin America and the Caribbean

As part of the FutureWORKS initiative supported by IDRC / CRDI Sur Futuro has just launched a new regional call to support proposals that help address risks and seize opportunities arising from transformations in the world of work in the region.

The call aims to strengthen the link between evidence, public action, training, and uptake through three components:

• Technical cooperation projects
• Training in generative AI for workers
• Resources for the dissemination and use of evidence

Open to organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean

📅 Deadline: July 15 at 11:59 PM ET

More information and full guidelines: https://www.sur-futuro.org/call-proposals-2026

🌴 Thinking of a tropical getaway this summer? If you’re heading to a hurricane-prone region, know the risks: you could face flight cancellations or even be stranded waiting for flights to resume. Essential services can be disrupted.

Before you go, learn more about the potential impacts of a storm on your destination: https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/hurricanes-typhoons-cyclones-monsoons?utm_campaign=gac-amc-travel-proactive&utm_source=fb&utm_medium=smo&utm_content=travelgoc-storms-2026-05-29-en

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Travelling to Canada for the FIFA World Cup 2026TM? Remember that no one can guarantee you a Canadian visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA). If someone contacts you by email, phone or text claiming they can, it’s a scam!

Learn how you can protect yourself from immigration fraud and scams: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/protect-fraud.html

The Consulate of Canada to Belize will be closed on May 28. Regular business hours will resume on May 29. For consular emergencies, please call +1-613-996-8885 or email [email protected]

Let’s celebrate

If you choose to hire a representative to help with your immigration application:
☑️Make sure they’re licensed.
☑️Verify that your biometric instruction letter or passport request letter are legitimate and correspond to your application.
🔗Learn more: https://bit.ly/3QKVOUC

No matter what your travel style is — solo backpacking, road trips with friends, or family vacations — make sure you know how to reach us if you’re travelling. If you need emergency consular assistance while abroad, contact our nearest office or our Emergency Watch and Response Centre. https://travel.gc.ca/assistance/emergency-assistance?utm_campaign=gac-amc-travel-proactive&utm_source=fb&utm_medium=smo&utm_content=2026-05-15-en

🕐How long is the processing
time for a visitor visa, an eTA, a work permit or a study
permit?
You can check the estimated processing time at the following link 👀

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html

is just around the corner. Before travelling to hurricane prone regions, understand the risks and stay informed:
✅ Read your destination's Travel Advice and Advisories: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations?utm_campaign=gac-amc-travel-proactive&utm_source=fb&utm_medium=smo&utm_content=2026-05-14-en
✅ Register with the Registration of Canadians Abroad: https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/registration?utm_campaign=gac-amc-travel-proactive&utm_source=fb&utm_medium=smo&utm_content=2026-05-14-en
✅ Reach us in case of consular emergency while outside Canada:
https://travel.gc.ca/assistance/emergency-assistance?utm_campaign=gac-amc-travel-proactive&utm_source=fb&utm_medium=smo&utm_content=2026-05-14-en
Don't wait – be prepared before storms form: https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/hurricanes-typhoons-cyclones-monsoons?utm_campaign=gac-amc-travel-proactive&utm_source=fb&utm_medium=smo&utm_content=2026-05-14-en
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