Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) announced upcoming improvements to make it easier for citizens of certain countries to visit Canada. A new ten-year multiple-entry visa will make applying more efficient for applicants and better use government resources. Kenney said more applications and higher expectations mean that Citizenship and Immigration Canada needs … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) announced that provinces and territories are on track this year to welcome a record number of immigrants selected under their own nominee programs. Kenney said the government recognizes the importance of nominee programs in spreading out the benefits of immigration around the country and plans to … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) made a statement upon the Canadian Parliamentary Coalition to Combat Antisemitism's final report. Kenney said that after two years of study, the CPCCA concluded that incidents of anti-Semitism are on the rise in Canada. Kenney also called upon Canadians to combat anti-Semitism and all other forms … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) said legislation cracking down on crooked immigration consultants will come into force on June 30, 2011. At the same time, oversight of the consultant community is being turned over to the newly created Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council. Bill C-35 strengthens the rules governing those … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) said Canada is adjusting its intake of applications from economic immigrants to further reduce the backlog and improve wait times while meeting the country's labour market needs. As part of ongoing efforts to better align application intake with priorities for immigration, Citizenship and Immigration Canada is … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) issued a statement recognizing Yom Ha'atzmaut – Israeli Independence Day. Kenney said the celebration of Yom Ha'atzmaut is a joyous occasion not just for the more than 20,000 Canadians of Israeli heritage, but also for the some 350,000 members of the Canadian Jewish community. The full … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) announced that the Government of Canada is providing $22 million to help skilled immigrants in Ontario find jobs. The Bridge Training program helps skilled immigrants enter the Canadian labour market and find employment that matches their education and skills. Call 613-952-1650. Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary, Southeast AB) announced a new project aimed at protecting refugees who have fled due to persecution resulting from their sexual orientation. Funding in the amount of $100,000 will be allocated. The full release is available online. Call 613-952-1650. Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary, Southeast AB) welcomed … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) issued a welcoming statement recognizing Pakistan Day. The statement is available online. Call 613-952-1650. Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced that the consultation on the proposed changes to the Federal Skilled Worker Program will be extended to March 31, 2011. The department said that it has received … Read more
Temporary foreign workers in Nova Scotia will be better protected as a result of an agreement between Canada and Nova Scotia that gives the province a role in managing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. The agreement, an annex to the Agreement for Canada-Nova Scotia Cooperation on Immigration, provides a framework for closer co-operation between the … Read more
