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Creating Economic Opportunities for Canadian and Irish Youth

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Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today that Canada will seek to double the number of Irish youth that arrive annually through the International Experience Canada (IEC) program.


Minister Kenney announces new language rules for citizenship applicants

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Most citizenship applicants will soon be required to provide up-front objective evidence of their language ability at the time they apply, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.


Minister Kenney Supports the Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act

| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | news releases

The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, today urged Members of Parliament to support the legislation to expedite the removal of foreign criminals from Canada and to enhance the safety and security of Canadians.


News Release - Canadian Experience Class: Creating Jobs across Canada

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Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today that Canada has welcomed its 20,000th permanent resident through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) immigration stream, reflecting the success of the government's efforts to attract as well as retain the world's best and brightest skilled workers.


Reducing Backlogs to Achieve a Fast and Flexible Immigration System

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Ottawa, September 17, 2012 -The Government of Canada welcomed the findings of a report on immigration backlogs by the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration and tabled its response in Parliament today.


Canada imposes visas on St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Namibia, Botswana and Swaziland

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Beginning at 12:01 a.m. EDT today, citizens of St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines (St. Vincent), Namibia, Botswana and Swaziland now require a visa to travel to Canada, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced.


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