Minister for Multiculturalism, Jason Kenney, announced that Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) along with the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) are introducing new learning tools to assist educators in promoting Holocaust Remembrance and Education.
Continue ReadingAn ongoing political debate over the funding of healthcare for refugee claimants in Canada has erupted into a back and forth war of words between Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander and Ontario’s Minister of Health Deb Matthews.
Continue ReadingThe Minister of Citizenship and Immigration has brought into effect certain changes to the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) visa class that affect applications submitted anytime between May 4, 2013 and April 30, 2014.
Continue ReadingTahera Hussain Karimi is a teenage girl in Regina Saskatchewan receiving nationwide media attention this week as one of Canada’s most high profile immigration success stories. Tahera travelled to Canada 6 years ago to receive surgery that would drastically improve her quality of life. She is diagnosed with cerebral palsy and required surgery to help her be able to walk. Growing up in Afghanistan, her condition meant that she was never allowed to attend school.
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The first 17 of 1000 Tibetans arrived in Ottawa and Toronto as a part of a new federal program that will allow them to become permanent residents of Canada.
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This program is designed to help new immigrants find meaningful employment in Canada that reflects their level of education and professional experience.
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The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Chris Alexander, spoke yesterday about the building momentum for Canada’s new Start-up Visa. It is a program unique to Canada
Continue ReadingMario D. Bellissimo appeared today before the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs in his role as Chair of the National Immigration Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association. This section represents numerous…
Continue ReadingCitizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander has announced the appointment of Canada’s newest Citizenship Judge, Trang Angie Nguyen. Nguyen is a Vancouver-based court reporter for the British Columbia Attorney General.
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Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced yesterday that Canada will prioritize visa and immigration applications for people in the Philippines who have been affected by Typhoon Haiyan.
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