Scott Masters, a teacher at Crestwood Preparatory College in Toronto, Ontario, won the Award for Excellence in Holocaust Education for his innovative approach to promoting understanding and awareness amongst students of the Holocaust as well as its implications. The award winner was announced by Minister of Employment and Social Development Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) … Read more
Canada, as chair of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), is honoured to host a major international conference to address a range of important issues on Holocaust education, remembrance and research. Minister for Multiculturalism Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) said "[t]he Holocaust is a crime that stands alone in human history for the scale of its … Read more
Canadian students finished in first and second place in an international poster competition to commemorate the Holocaust, Minister of State (Multiculturalism) Tim Uppal (Edmonton-Sherwood Park, Alta.) made the announcement. The poster created by Caitlin McGinn, a student at Emily Carr University of Art and Design, was selected as the overall winner in the competition. The … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander (Ajax-Pickering, Ont.) commended the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Nova Scotia for a thorough investigation into alleged residence fraud. "I want to applaud the outstanding work done by RCMP investigators in this matter," said Alexander. "To those who would lie or misrepresent themselves to the Government, consider this … Read more
Minister of Employment and Social Development Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) and Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander (Ajax-Pickering, Ont.) announced federal support for a national memorial to the tens of millions of innocent victims of Communist regimes around the world. Tribute to Liberty is receiving up to $1.5 million over two years under Citizenship … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander (Ajax-Pickering, Ont.) officially welcomed one of the first permanent residents under the new Federal Skilled Trades Program: Eric Byrne, originally from Ireland. “The new Federal Skilled Trades Program enables us to attract and retain skilled workers—like Eric—so we can address regional labour shortages and strengthen Canada’s economy," Minister Alexander … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) said that more than 20,000 Parent and Grandparent Super Visas have been issued since the program’s launch in December 2011. With over 1,000 Super Visas being issued monthly, this has become one of Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s most popular programs. The approval rate remains high at … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) announced that Canada has made an initial commitment to resettle up to 1,300 Syrian refugees by the end of 2014. In response to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees' appeal for Canada to resettle a limited number of extremely vulnerable, urgent cases, Canada will resettle … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) announced that Canada's new and more secure 10-year ePassport is now available to Canadians. The new ePassport features iconic images that celebrate our history and culture, such as: Robert Harris's painting of the Fathers of Confederation; a depiction of the last spike completing the Canadian Pacific … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) announced that a new online interactive map will help Canadians and permanent residents more easily find citizenship and reaffirmation ceremonies being held on Canada Day in their area. "At over 33 citizenship ceremonies on Canada Day, we will welcome new citizens and reflect on the many … Read more
