Noticias
Super Visa keeps getting more popular—20,000 and counting!
More than 1,000 Super Visas issued every month
Ottawa, July 11, 2013 — More than 20,000 Parent and Grandparent Super Visas have been issued since the program’s launch in December 2011, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.
Special measures for Canadian citizens and temporary and permanent residents affected by the tragedy in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec
Ottawa, July 26, 2013 — To help those directly affected by the tragic explosion and fire in Lac-Mégantic, the Government of Canada will automatically extend or restore the status of temporary residents, including those in Canada to work, study or visit, and provide free replacements of destroyed documents, such as immigration and citizenship status papers, permanent residency cards and Canadian passports, announced Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander today.
CIC consulting Canadians on immigration levels and mix
“Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced that Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) launched online consultations for public input on immigration levels and mix today.
Canada Celebrates World Refugee Day
“Calgary, AB, June 20, 2013 — The Government of Canada has
resettled almost 16,000 refugees to date and is on track to meet its commitment
of resettling 20,000 Iraqis by 2015, Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship,
Immigration and Multiculturalism announced today on World Refugee Day.
Canada Launches Next Generation Open Data Portal
“Surrey, B.C., June 18, 2013 — Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, participated in today’s launch of the Government of Canada’s much-anticipated next-generation Open Data Portal, which will provide unprecedented access to government data and information.
Refugees still welcome — but fewer are coming
“WATERLOO REGION — Imagine that you have been threatened and must flee your home and country. It’s not safe for you to return. RELATED STORIES Timeline of refugee settlement in… Waterloo Region could be your safe haven. In the last decade, 5,444 international refugees resettled in the region after fleeing violence or oppression abroad.
"Hamilton takes first step toward 'sanctuary city' concept"
“The city of Hamilton is looking into how it treats new Canadians without official status, the first step in potentially becoming a “sanctuary city” where undocumented immigrants can access public services without question.
"Improving the Citizenship Application Process"
“Ottawa, June 3, 2013 — Citizenship applicants who fail their first citizenship test will now have the opportunity to rewrite the test rather than wait for an appointment with a citizenship judge, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.
