| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
New Citizenship Judge Rodney Simmons will preside over his first citizenship ceremonies on Canada Day, officiating first at a ceremony at the Markham Civic Centre, where he will welcome 50 new Canadians, and then at the Scarborough Civic Centre, where he will welcome 60 new citizens.
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New Citizenship Judge Rochelle Ivri will preside over her first citizenship ceremony on Canada Day, officiating at a special ceremony at the Eagle Valley Golf Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario, hosted by the Tsu Chi Scoiety. Judge Ivri will welcome 20 new citizens into the Canadian family.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
In 2018, Canada will expand its biometrics program. Expanding biometrics will strengthen Canada’s immigration programs through effective screening and will also facilitate application processing and travel – while maintaining public confidence in our immigration system.
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June 25, 2018 – Ottawa, ON – Join Canada’s newest Canadians at one of 46 Canada Day citizenship ceremonies taking place across Canada this July 1. Check out Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s online Find a Citizenship Ceremony Near You page. The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax, the Old Port of Montréal, the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Riding Mountain National Park near Brandon, Manitoba, and Canada Place in Vancouver are just a few of the many locations hosting special citizenship ceremonies this Canada Day.
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New payment option added and other changes to benefit Chinese travellers
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Marking World Refugee Day by supporting newcomer employment Innovative pilot project will connect newcomers with jobs in the hotel June 20, 2018 – Ottawa, ON – Addressing barriers to employment is an important step to ensuring the successful settlement and integration of all newcomers, including refugees.
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Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, was joined by Arif Virani, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, to announce improvements in services for Francophone immigrants arriving at Pearson International Airport in Toronto.
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June 11, 2018 – Ottawa, ON – The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship was joined today by Serge Cormier, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, at a round table with Francophone organizations and related partners where he announced the creation of a new Francophone Immigration Policy Hub.
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June 8, 2018 – Markham, ON – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is making great strides in promoting Canada as a destination of choice for international students seeking a quality education by finding efficient ways to process applications.
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As part of ongoing discussions with international counterparts, today the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, conducted a productive meeting with Kirstjen M. Nielsen, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security.
