According to a new evaluation, there is a continued need for Citizenship and Immigration Canada to manage the intake and processing of immigration applications in a timely and efficient manner, and ministerial instructions are a flexible and responsive tool to do so. Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) said that the evaluation … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) issued a statement on the celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Kenney said that Canadians will celebrate St. Patrick's Day at parades and festivities across the country. Kenney added that amidst all the celebrations, St. Patrick's Day is an opportunity to honour and celebrate the enormous contributions … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) issued a statement on Israeli Apartheid Week. Kenney said that like many Canadians he is concerned with the rise of anti-Israel activities on campuses across Canada, culminating in the so-called 'Israeli Apartheid Week', which is often promoted in a manner that disregards the rights and safety … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) issued a statement to commemorate the one year anniversary of the death of Pakistan's Minister of Minorities, Shahbaz Bhatti. Kenney said that Shahbaz Bhatti was a champion of freedom and of all those who are persecuted for their faith. Kenney added that on behalf of the … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) announced the government has put in place a bar on sponsorship in an ongoing effort to deter people from using a marriage of convenience to come to Canada. Regulatory changes now in force mean sponsored spouses or partners will have to wait five years from the … Read more
In a keynote address to the National Metropolis Conference, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) outlined his vision for a faster, more responsive immigration system that better meets Canada's economic needs. Kenney said immigration is playing an increasingly important role in the economy and Canada needs a system that does a better … Read more
Legislation to protect the integrity of Canada’s immigration system was introduced by Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB). The proposed measures include further reforms to the asylum system to make it faster and fairer, measures to address human smuggling, and the authority to make it mandatory to provide biometric data with a … Read more
The government and the Anglican Church celebrated a joint agreement under, which approximately 50 refugee families have been brought to Canada from countries such as Afghanistan, Somalia and Iran. Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) said that Canada has a long and proud tradition of providing a safe haven to those around … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) issued a statement in celebration of Black History Month. Kenney said that as Black History Month begins, Canadians have a great opportunity to learn about the historical contributions of a community whose legacy stretches back to Canada's earliest days. Kenney added that the 2012, 200th anniversary … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) announced financial support for a photographic exhibit honouring Muslim Albanians who rescued Jews during the Holocaust. The exhibit tells the story of how the Besa, a code of honour in Albanian culture, guided their courageous actions. Kenney said that exhibits like this help to showcase the … Read more
