Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander (Ajax-Pickering, Ont.) and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) reinforced the government’s commitment to extend citizenship to more “Lost Canadians” through measures proposed in Bill C-24, the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act. More information is available online. Call 613-954-1064.
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander (Ajax-Pickering, Ont.) was in Calgary to reinforce the government’s commitment to tackling citizenship fraud through measures proposed in Bill C-24, the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act. Under the new legislation, the government will have the authority to develop regulations to designate a regulatory body whose members would be authorized to act as consultants on … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander (Ajax-Pickering, Ont.) reinforced that the government is taking firm steps toward ensuring that new citizens demonstrate a genuine attachment to Canada. Alexander highlighted measures in Bill C-24, the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act, through which the government is proposing stronger rules around access to Canadian citizenship to underline its true value … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander (Ajax-Pickering, Ont.) welcomed measures in Economic Action Plan (EAP) 2014 to build a faster, more flexible immigration system that makes real contributions to Canada’s long-term prosperity. EAP 2014 announces the government’s intent to terminate the federal Immigrant Investor Program (IIP) and Federal Entrepreneur (EN) Program, eliminate a large and longstanding … Read more
Minister of Employment and Social Development Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) issued a statement after the official launch event for Black History Month at the Canadian War Museum. “Every February, Canadians mark Black History Month, an important annual celebration of the accomplishments of Canadians who trace their family heritage to Africa and the Caribbean,” said Kenney. … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander (Ajax-Pickering, Ont.) unveiled the first comprehensive reforms to the Citizenship Act since 1977. Alexander said Bill C-24, the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act, will protect the value of Canadian citizenship for those who have it while creating a faster and more efficient process for those applying to get it. The full … Read more
Visitors to Canada will automatically be considered for a multiple-entry visa, starting on Feb. 6, 2014. Multiple-entry visas allow qualified visitors to come and go from Canada for six months at a time for up to 10 years without having to reapply each time. The fee for the temporary resident visa (TRV) program will now be reduced … Read more
As of January 30, 2014, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will accept certificates from individuals who complete Ontario’s provincial language training program as proof of language ability for the purpose of applying for citizenship, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander (Ajax-Pickering, Ont.) announced. The acceptance of this language training program will facilitate access to citizenship for Ontario … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander (Ajax-Pickering, Ont.) and Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) issued a joint statement regarding the situation in the Ukraine. “Recent actions by members of Ukraine’s ruling elite in the face of popular and growing protests have been utterly deplorable, and compel us to take targeted and meaningful action. “Given the … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) are launching new innovative learning tools to help educators promote Holocaust remembrance and education. Minister of Employment and Social Development Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) made the announcement as Canada and the world prepare to recognize International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27. … Read more
