The majority of immigrants selected by provinces and territories under the Provincial Nominee Program are succeeding in Canada, according to a newly released study by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The program is the second largest economic immigration program after the Federal Skilled Worker Program. The program allows participating provinces and territories to nominate potential immigrants … Read more
On behalf of Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB), Conservative MP Terence Young (Oakville, ON) offered congratulations to the Employment Halton office on the occasion of their official opening. Young said the Employment Halton office plays an important role in helping newcomers find a job and settle into their new community. The … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) issued a statement recognizing the start of the Chinese New Year. Kenney said that Chinese Canadians will be gathering with family and friends over the coming days to celebrate the start of a New Year, the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. Kenney added that … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) commended the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for their efforts in tackling residence fraud in the citizenship and immigration program. The RCMP's Atlantic Region Immigration and Passport Section charged two people with offences under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for helping individuals fraudulently create the appearance … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) issued a statement commemorating Raoul Wallenberg Day. Kenney said Raoul Wallenberg, one of the greatest heroes of one of the darkest periods of human history, disappeared in Soviet custody 67 years ago. Kenney also said the government is committed to carrying on the legacy of Raoul … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) issued a statement to mark the celebration of Christmas by Christians observing the Julian calendar. Kenney said that for Christians, there are few days on the calendar more significant and more festive than this annual celebration of the Nativity of Jesus Christ. Kenney added that for … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) issued a statement condemning the acts of vandalism against a Gatineau, QC, mosque. Kenney said any act of vandalism is deplorable, but vandalism against houses of worship of any faith is particularly cowardly and hateful. Kenney also said the government strongly condemns the heinous attacks that … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) recognized the efforts of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in tackling residence fraud in the citizenship and immigration program. Kenney said that the RCMP charged two people with offences under section 29(2)(a) of the Citizenship Act for allegedly attempting to mislead Citizenship and Immigration Canada into … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) announced that live-in caregivers will be able to get open work permits about 18 months sooner. The Live-in Caregiver Program allows Canadian families to hire workers from abroad to provide care to a child, an elderly person or an adult with disabilities when there is a … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) announced the expansion of the international visa application centre network into West Africa. The six new centres that are scheduled to open on December 16, 2011, will be located in Nigeria (Lagos), Mali (Bamako), Niger (Niamey), Cote d'Ivoire (Abidjan), Senegal (Dakar) and Cameroon (Yaounde). With these openings, there will … Read more
