Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Atla.) visited the Islahiye and Oncupinar camps in Turkey for displaced Syrians who have fled violence in their homeland. During his time in Turkey, Kenney is meeting with state and humanitarian organizations representatives, including those from the Turkish Red Crescent and the United Nations High Commissioner for … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Atla.) has announced that Canada's Chandigarh office in India issued a record number of visitor visas in 2012. In 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) officials issued a record number of visitor visas in India's Punjab region – approximately 17,608, almost three times more than were issued … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) delivered a speech this week in Colombo on Canada's role in cracking down on human smuggling operations. The full transcript, video and photos is available online. Call 613-954-1064.
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Atla.) reiterated Canada's strong concerns about human rights, government accountability, and post-war reconciliation in Sri Lanka during his recent visit to Colombo. Kenney said that Canada wants to see a successful 2013 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, but as host of the event, Sri Lanka is under … Read more
During a week when an empty Parliament gave way to mirth-making and gift-wrapping, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) took the opportunity to wish Santa Claus all the best in his Christmas Eve duties. "We are honoured that Santa begins his annual journey in Canada," Kenney stated. "And, as a Canadian citizen living in Canada's … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Atla.) announced that the new Bridging Open Work Permit enables certain economic class applicants to maintain their status and continue working in Canada while they wait for a final decision on their permanent residence application. The bridging work permit is available immediately and is valid for one … Read more
The new selection system for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) will take effect on May 4, 2013 at which time the program will re-open for applications, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Atla.) announced. The improvements to the FSWP points grid are based on a large body of research which has consistently … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Atla.) announced the initial list of countries whose citizens will have their asylum claims expedited for processing because they do not normally produce refugees. In 2011, of the total number of asylum claims filed by European Union (EU) nationals around the world, over 80 per cent of … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Atla.) and United States Ambassador to Canada David Jacobson signed the Immigration Information Sharing Treaty, a key part of the Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness Action Plan. More information is available online. Call 613-954-1064. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) announced … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) announced that to address Canada's growing demand for skilled tradespersons, a new Federal Skilled Trades Program is being launched on Jan. 2, 2013. The program criteria are built around four requirements that ensure applicants will have the right skills and experience needed to succeed in Canada. … Read more
