Press Release Department: Federal - Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Costas Menegakis (Richmond Hill, Ont.) and Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander (Ajax-Pickering, Ont.) congratulated the winners of the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards, which recognize newcomers who have made a strong contribution to their communities since arriving in Canada. Organized by Canadian Immigrant magazine and RBC Royal Bank, the peoples’ choice awards … Read more

Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander (Ajax-Pickering, Ont.) announced the appointment of Larry Gravill of New Hamburg, Ont., as part-time citizenship judge for Kitchener effective June 13, 2014. Gravill has more than 37 years of dedicated police service to the community. He worked as a senior officer of the Waterloo Regional Police Service for a total … Read more

Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander (Ajax-Pickering, Ont.) congratulated winners of the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards, which recognize newcomers who have made a strong contribution to their communities since arriving in Canada. Organized by Canadian Immigrant magazine and RBC Royal Bank, the peoples’ choice awards – which have been given to deserving newcomers for the … Read more

Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander (Ajax-Pickering, Ont.) announced that reforms to Bill C-24, the Citizenship Act, received final passage and royal assent. The reforms will strengthen the rules around access to citizenship to ensure that new citizens are better prepared for full participation and integration into Canadian society, with the goal of fostering in new Canadians a stronger attachment to … Read more

Minister of State (Multiculturalism) Tim Uppal (Edmonton-Sherwood Park, Alta.) attended Yad Vashem’s International 60th Anniversary Mission to Israel on behalf of the Government of Canada, highlighting Canada’s continued efforts to promote Holocaust remembrance, education and research. Yad Vashem, Israel’s official living memorial to Jewish victims of the Holocaust, is the world center for documentation, research, education and … Read more

Minister of State (Multiculturalism) Tim Uppal (Edmonton-Sherwood Park, Alta.) announced Inter-Action funding of up to $89,500 for the Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada to create the “Lions of the Sea” exhibit, a powerful and visually engaging exhibit commemorating the 100th anniversary of the voyage of the Komagata Maru and exploring the contributions of Sikh immigrants to Canada. The full release is available online. … Read more

Minister of State (Multiculturalism) Tim Uppal (Edmonton-Sherwood Park, Alta.) highlighted a number of initiatives by the federal government to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Komagata Maru at an event held at Simon Fraser University. Call 613-954-1064.

Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander (Ajax-Pickering, Ont.) announced that the government is taking real action to make it faster and easier for Mexican visitors to come to Canada. Under the CAN+ program, Mexican nationals who have travelled to Canada or the United States within the last 10 years will be eligible for expedited visa processing. … Read more

Calgary welcomed 1,164 new Canadians from more than 100 countries over the past month—more than four times the number of people who became Canadian citizens in Calgary in April last year when 284 new citizens were sworn in. The high number of new citizens welcomed this month in Calgary demonstrates how the government is working to … Read more

Montréal welcomed approximately 750 new Canadian citizens from 81 countries during three ceremonies downtown. The full release is available online. Call 613-954-1064.