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Minister Kenney outlines vision of a fast and flexible immigration system

| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases

In a keynote address to the National Metropolis Conference today, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney outlined his vision for a faster, more responsive immigration system that better meets Canada's economic needs.


Come to Canada Wizard reaches 750,000 visits in less than six months

| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases

The Come to Canada Wizard, which helps people determine if they are eligible to immigrate to this country, continues to gain popularity among prospective immigrants and newcomers. The Wizard has recorded more than 750,000 visits since it was launched six months ago.


Canada and Anglican Church give 50 refugee families new hope

| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases

The Government of Canada and the Anglican Church today celebrated a joint agreement under which approximately 50 refugee families have been brought to this country from countries such as Afghanistan, Somalia and Iran.


Visa Application Centre Network to Reach Global Proportions

| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases

The Government of Canada is planning to expand and standardize its visa application centre (VAC) network into a new global model, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.


Due to Continuing Violence in Syria, Government Closes Visa Office - Services redistributed to Lebanon and Jordan

| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases

Aujourd'hui, le ministre de la Citoyenneté de l'Immigration et du Multiculturalisme, Jason Kenney, a annoncé que, en raison de la violence persistante en Syrie, la Section des visas et de l'immigration de l'ambassade du Canada à Damas est fermée et les services ont été transférés aux bureaux des visas des pays voisins.


Provincial Nominee Program Working Well, New Evaluation Shows

| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases

The majority of immigrants selected by provinces and territories under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) are succeeding in Canada, according to a newly released study by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).


Government of Canada supports project aimed at fostering intercultural awareness

| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases

Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney, today announced financial support for a photographic exhibit honouring Muslim Albanians who rescued Jews during the Holocaust. The exhibit tells the moving story of how the Besa, a code of honour in Albanian culture, guided their courageous actions.


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