Every year the Government of Canada sets the total number of permanent residents that they expect to admit to Canada under economic, family and humanitarian categories. Although a “substantial” increase in immigration…
Continue ReadingThe Federal Government announced on 12 May 2015 Bill C-60, the Removal of Serious Foreign Criminals Act. This new legislation would amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, making it easier and faster to remove certain foreign nationals…
Continue ReadingAlthough it was Canada’s birthday the country welcomed more than 2,200 new Canadians from 138 countries. The individuals were sworn in at 45 different citizenship ceremonies across the country. Since the start…
Continue ReadingOn 19 June 2014, Bill C-24, known as the Strengthening of the Citizenship Act, received Royal Assent. The changes to the act will ensure that new citizens are better integrated into Canadian…
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