| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | backgrounders
Formally known as the Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP), the Caregiver Program has been a feature of Canada's immigration system for many years as a component of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases
Canada's Citizenship and Immigration Minister, Chris Alexander, announced significant reforms to the Caregiver Program that acknowledges the valuable contributions caregivers make to Canadian families and the economy.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | backgrounders
As a result of actions taken by the Government of Canada since 2009, the backlog of permanent resident applications has been reduced by nearly 45 percent, paving the way for a faster and more flexible immigration system.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | media advisories
Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Orléans, Royal Galipeau, on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, will participate in the launch of the annual Poppy Campaign.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | backgrounders
The 2015 levels plan demonstrates the Government of Canada's commitment to maintaining its international obligations and upholding its humanitarian tradition. By continuing to support the underlying principles of its refugee programs, Canada continues to rank among the world's most generous and fair countries toward genuine refugees from vulnerable populations.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | backgrounders
The Government of Canada is planning to welcome between 260,000 and 285,000 new permanent residents in 2015, an increase of approximately 19,000 planned admissions over last year. The Family Class category will account for almost 25 percent of new immigrants to Canada in 2015.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | backgrounders
The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of immigration in fueling economic growth and is planning to welcome between 260,000 and 285,000 new permanent residents in 2015, an increase of approximately 19,000 planned admissions over last year.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | media advisories
Parm Gill, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, will attend the official unveiling and grand opening ceremony of the Wounded Warriors Canada Park of Reflection.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Minister of Industry, Minister Responsible for British Columbia, and Member of Parliament for Port Moody¿Westwood¿Port Coquitlam, James Moore, today highlighted new proposed measures to make life more affordable for Canadian families and to help them prosper:
| Public Services and Procurement Canada | media advisories
Public Works and Government Services Canada wishes to advise motorists of the closure on the Alexandra Bridge.
