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Immigrants will be fast-tracked if they take certain professions
February 13, 2008
The Ontario government will help fast-track the citizenship of immigrants with Canadian post-secondary credentials to work as bricklayers, drywallers and in a number of other skilled professions. Read moreGovernment of Canada announces funding to help newcomers settle in the city of Toronto
February 8, 2008
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), today announced funding to help 16 organizations deliver settlement services to an estimated 10,000 immigrants Read moreGovernment of Canada improves service at visa office
February 7, 2008
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced more immigration officers will be sent to the visa office in ManilaRead moreNew rules to woo foreign workers
January 15, 2008
Employers will find it easier to bring janitors, construction labourers, meat cutters and other types of temporary foreign workersRead moreGovernment of Canada announces new funding for research on immigration and diversity
January 7, 2008
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, and Dr. Chad Gaffield, President of the Social Sciences Read moreCanada makes it easier for children adopted overseas to become Canadian citizens
December 20, 2007
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced that Bill C-14Read moreCanada's population tops 33 million
December 19, 2007
More than 33 million people now live in Canada, according to figures released Wednesday. Read moreLegislation to restore citizenship to lost Canadians
December 10, 2007
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today tabled a bill to give Canadian citizenship to those who have lost or never had Canadian citizenship because of outdated provisions in existing andRead more1 in 5 people in Canada now foreign-born
December 4, 2007
The number of foreign-born people in Canada is now one-in-five,Read moreBattle for growth focuses on immigrants
November 20, 2007
As banks turn their attention to retail, it's clear that newcomers will be key to grabbing market share.As customers approach the bustling Read moreLoan program helps immigrants get skills training
November 17, 2007
Back in Jamaica, Taiesha Stewart-Francis worked as an operating-room nurse with training in general surgery, neurology, Read moreWelcome centre open...Centre will help immigrant students settle in district
November 07, 2007
Burnaby school district is opening the doors of its new 'Welcome Centre' to immigrant families with school-aged children. District staff, teachers, trustees and some Read moreMinister Finley announces overseas expansion of Foreign Credentials Referral Services
November 6, 2007
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced the expansion of services to help immigrants from India and China get their professional Read moreProvince opens door wider to immigrants
November 02, 2007
Bucking the intolerant voices heard at the Bouchard-Taylor commission, the Quebec government announced plans yesterday to continue increasing immigration levels to the province.Read moreCanada lifts visa requirements for the Czech Republic and Republic of Latvia
October 31, 2007
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, announced today that citizens of the Czech Republic and the Republic of Latvia no longer require a temporary resident visa to visit Canada.Read moreCanada to accept up to 265,000 new immigrants in 2008
October 31, 2007
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, announced today that Canada expects to welcome between 240,000 and 265,000 newcomers in 2008.The target is set out in the 2007 Annual ReportRead more
Celebrating Canada’s citizenship week
October 12, 2007
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today launched Canada’s Citizenship Week, which runs from October 15 to 21. Read moreCanada and Nova Scotia Sign New Immigration Agreement
September 19, 2007
A new immigration agreement between the federal and provincial governments will make it easier to attract more skilled international workers to Nova Scotia. The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration,Read moreOff-campus work program for international students extended to private institutions in Manitoba
September 13, 2007
Parliamentary Secretary Ed Komarnicki, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Diane McGifford, Manitoba Minister of Advanced Education and Literacy, and Nancy AllanRead moreCanada’s new government extends off-campus work program for international students to private institutions in Alberta
September 12, 2007
Parliamentary Secretary Ed Komarnicki, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, and the Honourable Doug Horner, Minister of Alberta Advanced Education and TechnologyRead moreMigration west adds $2-billion to economy
July 27, 2007
Sky-high migration of workers from East to West added about $2-billion to Canada's economy last year, according to a ground-breaking study to be released today by the Centre for the Study of Living Standards.Read moreTwo-thirds of Canada's population growth because of immigration
Jun 28, 2007
Canada's population grew by 0.23 per cent in the first three months of the year, with two-thirds of the gain accounted for by international migration, according to new data by Statistics Canada. Read moreCanada's new government launches first phase of Foreign Credentials Referral Office
May 24, 2007
The first phase of the Foreign Credentials Referral Office (FCRO) was launched today by the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. The FCRO is designed to help internationally trained individuals who plan to work in Canada get their credentials assessed and recognized more quickly. As outlined in Budget 2007, $32.2 million has been set aside for the first five years of the FCRO’s operation.Read moreCanada and Alberta sign new immigration agreement
May 11, 2007
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, the Honourable Ed Stelmach, Premier of Alberta and the Honourable Iris Evans, Alberta Minister of Employment, Immigration and Industry, today signed a new Agreement for Canada-Alberta Cooperation on Immigration.Read moreCanadian census sees cities surging
May 3, 2007
Canadians are officially city folk, with four out of five people living in urban centres. The first data from the 2006 Census puts Canada's national population at 31.6 million, a rise of 5.4 per cent since the 2001 census. And most people are living in a metropolis.Read moreResident cards set to expire on July 1. 40,000 renewals expected this year
May 3, 2007
Mindful of recent snafus at the passport office, Citizenship and Immigration Canada is mounting a campaign to get the word out the first batch of permanent resident cards, issued in mid-2002, are about to expire. Read morePROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN INVESTS $8.5 MILLION IN IMMIGRATION
April 5, 2007
Minister responsible for Immigration Pat Atkinson today announced details of an $8.5 million investment in 2007-08 to increase immigration and settlement initiatives in Saskatchewan.“Increased immigration is a key component of the Province’s plan to develop, attract and retain our labour force,” Atkinson said. “This year’s budget will allow us to continue working toward our ambitious goal of welcoming 5,000 newcomers annually by 2008 through the nominee program.”
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Statement by the Honourable Diane Finley,
February 18, 2007
Canada’s new government, through Citizenship and Immigration Canada and Human Resources and Social Development Canada, is committed to establishing an office that will help qualified foreign-trained professionals become accredited so they can practice in their chosen fields in Canada.Read moreMinister Finley celebrates the 60th anniversary of Canadian citizenship
February 16, 2007
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today welcomed 17 new Canadian families representing each province and territory in a special commemorative citizenship ceremony held at the Supreme Court of Canada. The ceremony was held to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Canadian citizenship. Also in attendance were Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, the Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and Senior Citizenship Judge Michel Simard.“I am proud to be a part of the 60th anniversary celebrations. Our values as Canadians make us an example to the world,” said Minister Finley. “Every day we show that our many differences do not have to divide us. It is possible to be a diverse and harmonious society. Each and every time someone chooses to become a citizen of Canada, they are saying that this is a great country.”
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New Settlement and Language Training Services Benefit Immigrants in Ontario
December 15, 2006
The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, and the Honourable Mike Colle, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, visited Brampton Multicultural Community Centre today to highlight new services for immigrants provided under the Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement.“When Canada’s new government released our national economic plan, Advantage Canada, last month, we committed to investing in partnerships with the provinces that contribute to economic growth,” said Minister Solberg. “This investment will help newcomers become full members of Canadian society, by giving them improved access to language training, orientation, referral to community resources, employment services, interpretation and translation.”
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Canada's New Government to Extend Off-Campus Work Program to More International Students
December 14, 2006
The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced that Canada�s New Government will begin discussions with interested provinces and territories to expand the Off-Campus Work Permit program to include private institutions on a pilot basis.Read moreCanada's New Government to help employers address labour shortages in Western Canada
November 15, 2006
The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, and the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Canada, today announced improvements to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to make it easier for employers in Alberta and British Columbia to hire foreign workers when there are no Canadian citizens or permanent residents available to fill the position.Read moreCanada's New Government Delivers on $307 Million in Settlement Funding
November 10, 2006
The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced $307 million in new settlement funding to provinces and territories outside Quebec. The funding will ensure services and supports are in place to give immigrants every opportunity to succeed in their new home.Read moreSuccessful Celebration of Canada's Citizenship Week
October 23, 2006
The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced that when Canada’s Citizenship Week wrapped up on Sunday, 4,635 newcomers had become Canadian citizens. Across the country, 53 special citizenship ceremonies had been held in communities, and 160 municipal proclamations of Canada's Citizenship Week had also been featured.“Canada’s Citizenship Week reminds all Canadians to take the time to appreciate our shared rights and responsibilities,” said Minister Solberg.“ It also reminds us that newcomers choose to come to Canada for a thousand different reasons, but all come because they see in Canada a better life for themselves and for their families.”
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada Changes Visa Requirement for Estonian Citizens
September 27, 2006
The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration (CIC), announced today that Estonian citizens no longer require a temporary resident visa to visit Canada.Read moreNew plan to boost immigration to Francophone minority communities
September 11, 2006
The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, along with the Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of International Cooperation and Minister for La Francophonie and Official Languages, today launched the Strategic Plan to Foster Immigration to Francophone Minority Communities online at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pub/plan-minorities.html. The five year plan seeks to increase immigration of French-speaking people to Francophone communities, and to help them to settle in their new surroundings.Read moreCanada's new government helps to match foreign skilled workers with companies in need
July 31, 2006
The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced the creation of temporary foreign worker units in Calgary and Vancouver on a pilot basis, effective September 1, 2006.�We will help facilitate the entry of temporary foreign workers into Canada where they are needed by working with the companies and sectors most affected,� Minister Solberg said. �Not a day has gone by since I was appointed Minister that I have not heard about labour market shortages threatening to hold up Canada�s economic growth. We�re taking the first steps to addressing those needs.�
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Canada's New Government Welcomes Burmese Refugees
June 20, 2006
On the occasion of World Refugee Day, the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, and Jahanshah Assadi, Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), are pleased to announce Canada�s pivotal role in an international effort to provide solutions for Burmese (Myanmar) refugees stranded in camps in Thailand for more than a decade.�Welcoming these refugees, who have endured a prolonged state of limbo in terrible conditions, is in the best humanitarian tradition of Canada,� said Minister Solberg. �As Canadians, we look forward to helping them rebuild secure lives and join our society.�
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Off-Campus Work Permit Program Launched
April 27, 2006
Foreign students studying in Canada can apply for off-campus work permits effective immediately, the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, announced today.“Foreign students make a significant contribution to Canada,” said the Minister. “They enrich campus and community life with new ideas and new cultures, and they are an important pool of potential future skilled workers that Canadian businesses need to remain competitive.”
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