| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
March 23, 2018 – Ottawa, ON – The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced today that the Government of Canada has renewed a cost-sharing agreement with Rainbow Refugee Society until March 31, 2020. As of April 1, additional funding of $100,000 will be made available to support refugees sponsored under the Rainbow Refugee Assistance Pilot.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is recognizing St.Amant for its role in connecting newcomers to meaningful volunteer opportunities, language training, and permanent employment supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and autism, and their families.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
The excellent work of Paramount Fine Foods in developing partnerships and creating a program to train and certify newcomers to work in the food and hospitality sector was recognized today by the Government of Canada.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is recognizing Danby Appliances for their support of newcomers to Canada, including the development of a 90-day training program called ‘Ease into Canada’ that provides information and business skills support for its newcomer employees, as well as language training on the job.
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Members of the Ad Hoc Intergovernmental Task Force on Irregular Migration came together today to report on their respective progress and challenges in addressing irregular migration. Federal Minister and Task Force Chair, Marc Garneau, welcomed all members to the meeting and emphasized that the ongoing response to the increase in asylum seekers has truly been a whole-of-government effort. Many federal departments, agencies, and provinces have been involved, and the leadership shown by all has permitted an efficient response to a fluid situation.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
March 2, 2018 – Toronto (ON) – Building on the momentum from the first Forum on Francophone Immigration in 2017 in New Brunswick, federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for immigration and for the Canadian Francophonie discussed concrete actions today to increase Francophone immigration outside Quebec. Francophone immigration contributes to the country’s prosperity and is an important part of the country’s immigration strategies to support the growth and vitality of Francophone minority communities across Canada.
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February 23, 2018—Ottawa, ON – Visa Application Centres (VAC) are a very cost-effective way for the Government of Canada to provide services to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) applicants around the world.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
February 16, 2018 – Ottawa, ON – The Government is committed to encouraging all immigrants, including minors under 18 years of age, to acquire citizenship. To help make that easier, the fee for minors applying under subsection 5(1) of the Citizenship Act has been reduced. On June 19, 2017, the royal assent of Bill C-6 immediately brought into force a legislative amendment that removed the requirement to be 18 years old to apply for a grant of citizenship under subsection 5(1) of the Citizenship Act. This made it easier for minors to apply for citizenship on their own behalf. One of the strongest pillars for successful integration into Canadian life is acquiring Canadian citizenship.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
February 14, 2018 – Mississauga, ON – Over the past year, the Government of Canada has made significant improvements to the spousal sponsorship process, making it faster and easier for Canadians and permanent residents to reunite with their spouses.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
February 5, 2018 – Ottawa, ON – The Government does not take the revocation of citizenship lightly, and is committed to integrating enhanced fairness into the process. Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that provisions of Bill C-6 involving changes to the citizenship revocation process came into effect.
