The Government of Canada welcomed the findings of a report on immigration backlogs by the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration and tabled its response in Parliament. The committee commented favourably on what the government has already achieved to date through the Action Plan for Faster Immigration and the Action Plan for Faster Family Reunification. … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) announced that Canada has welcomed its 20,000th permanent resident through the Canadian Experience Class immigration stream. The goal of the stream is to ensure that Canada retains talented and motivated people who have already shown that they can put their skills as well as their experience … Read more
The government's investigation into residence fraud continues to grow, with nearly 11,000 individuals potentially implicated in lying to apply for citizenship or maintain permanent resident status. Citizenship and Immigration Canada has begun the process to revoke the citizenship of up to 3,100 citizens who obtained it fraudulently. Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Atla.) and Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, Man.) issued a statement after the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced that 78 charges have been laid against 39 individuals involved in a marriage fraud ring. The ministers said they wish to commend the RCMP's Immigration and Passport … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Atla.) issued a statement marking Black Ribbon Day, the National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Communism and Nazism in Europe. Kenney said in communities across the country, Canadians will be taking part in commemorative ceremonies to mark the third annual Black Ribbon Day, which pays … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) issued a statement recognizing National Acadian Day. Kenney said Acadians will celebrate their history, language and culture on National Acadian Day. Kenney added that established by the first National Acadian Convention in 1881, Aug. 15 also coincides with the Catholic observance of Assumption Day. The full … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) said the government welcomes the ruling by the Alberta Court of Appeal upholding an extradition order against accused Guatemalan war criminal Jorge Sosa. The court’s decision clears the way for Sosa to be extradited to face perjury charges in the United States concerning his past military … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) announced that the government is sending 500 observers to help monitor Ukraine's parliamentary elections in October. Kenney said the Canada has a long and proud history of providing observers to countries to help ensure free and fair elections. The Canadian mission will deploy 500 election observers. … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) launched online consultations to engage the public on ways to improve the federal Immigrant Investor Program. The Economic Action Plan announced that business immigration programs will be reformed to target more active investment for Canadian growth companies. More information is available online. Call 613-954-1064. Citizenship … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary for Multiculturalism Chungsen Leung (Willowdale, ON) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Rick Dykstra (St. Catharines, ON) launched a series of cross-country consultations on immigration issues, beginning in Toronto, ON. Leung and Dykstra will be meeting with stakeholders and the public to discuss the appropriate level and mix of … Read more
