Publications and manuals
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) produces a wide variety of publications. Browse through CIC’s publications online, grouped by topic to help you find what you want.
- About Immigration
- About the Department
- Citizenship
- Employers
- Fraud
- Immigrating to Canada
- Multiculturalism
- Newcomers
- The Refugee System
- Studying in Canada
- Visiting Canada
- Working Temporarily in Canada
- Operational manuals and bulletins
- Ordering publications
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About Immigration
- Biometrics Field Trial Evaluation Report [ November 2007 ]
- Building a stronger Canada one story at a time [ December 2010 ]
- Criminal Justice and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: Facts for Criminal Proceedings [ April 2004 ]
- Designated Medical Practitioner Handbook [ February 2009 ]
- Facts and Figures 2010:
Immigration Overview
– Permanent and temporary residents
- Forging Our Legacy: Canadian Citizenship and Immigration, 1900–1977 [ October 2000 ]
- Public consultation on immigration consultants [ October 2009 ]
- Strategic Framework to Foster Immigration to Francophone Minorities Communities [ November 2003 ]
- Strategic Plan for Settlement and Language Training [ December 2006 ]
- Strategic Plan to Foster Immigration to Francophone Minority Communities [ September 2006 ]
About the Department
Annual Report on Citizenship Commission – Office of the Senior Citizenship Judge
- Annual Report on Citizenship Commission – Office of the Senior Citizenship Judge, 2008–2009
- Annual Report on Citizenship Commission – Office of the Senior Citizenship Judge, 2007–2008
- Annual Report on Citizenship Commission – Office of the Senior Citizenship Judge, 2006–2007
Annual Reports to Parliament on Immigration
- 2011 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration
- 2010 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration
- 2009 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration
- 2008 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration
- 2007 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration
- 2006 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration
- 2005 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration
- 2004 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration
Consultations
Department Performance Reports
- Performance Reports for the period ending March 31, 2010
- Performance Reports for the period ending March 31, 2009
- Performance Reports for the period ending March 31, 2008
- Performance Reports for the period ending March 31, 2007
- Performance Reports for the period ending March 31, 2006
- Performance Reports for the period ending March 31, 2005
- Performance Reports for the period ending March 31, 2004
Financial Assessments
- Financial Assessment of the Prairies and Northern Territories Region [ October 2006 ]
Financial Statements
- Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2011
- Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2010
- Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2009
Future-oriented Financial Statements
- Future-oriented Financial Statements for the year ending March 31, 2013
- Future-oriented Statement of Operations for the year ending March 31, 2012
Implementation of Section 41 of the Official Languages Act
- Implementation of Section 41 of the Official Languages Act: Report on Results 2010-2011
- Implementation of Section 41 of the Official Languages Act: Report on Results 2009-2010
- Implementation of Section 41 of the Official Languages Act: Result-based action plan 2009-2013
- Implementation of Section 41 of the Official Languages Act: Report on Results 2008-2009
- Implementation of Section 41 of the Official Languages Act: Report on Results 2007-2008
- Implementation of Section 41 of the Official Languages Act Action Plan for 2006–07, 2007–2008 and 2008–09
- Implementation of Section 41 of the Official Languages Act Action Plan 2004–2005 and 2005–2006
- Implementation of Section 41 of the Official Languages Act Status Report, 2006-2007
- Implementation of Section 41 of the Official Languages Act Status Report 2005–2006
Language Training Vouchers Pilot Initiative
Privacy Act, Access to Information Act
- Privacy Act, Access to Information Annual Report 2010–2011
- Privacy Act, Access to Information Annual Report 2009–2010
- Privacy Act, Access to Information Annual Report 2008–2009
- Privacy Act, Access to Information Annual Report 2007–2008
- Privacy Act, Access to Information Annual Report 2006–2007
Quarterly Financial Report
- 2011-2012
Report of the Selection Committee – Assessment of proposals from candidates interested in becoming the regulator of immigration consultants
Reports on Plans and Priorities
- Reports on Plans and Priorities for 2012–2013
- Reports on Plans and Priorities for 2011–2012
- Reports on Plans and Priorities for 2010–2011
- Reports on Plans and Priorities for 2009–2010
- Reports on Plans and Priorities for 2008–2009
- Reports on Plans and Priorities for 2007–2008
- Reports on Plans and Priorities for 2006–2007
- Reports on Plans and Priorities for 2005–2006
- Reports on Plans and Priorities for 2004–2005
Sustainable Development Strategy
- Sustainable Development Strategy: April 1, 2007 – March 31, 2010
- Sustainable Development Strategy: January 1, 2004 – March 31, 2007
Citizenship
- Canadian Citizenship [ August 2009 ]
- Discover Canada [ March 2011 ]
- Dual Citizenship
This publication is available on the Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada website. [ May 2010 ] - How to Become a Canadian Citizen [ March 2012 ]
- How to Obtain Proof of Canadian Citizenship [ March 2012 ]
Employers
- How to Hire a Temporary Foreign Worker [ November 2006 ]
Fact Sheets
- Hiring Internationally Trained Workers: Programs for Employers
- Arranged Employment
- Canadian Experience Class
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Foreign Credentials Referral Office
- International Students and Graduates
- Provincial Nominee Program
- Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Fraud
- Immigration Fraud – Protect Yourself! [ March 2012 ]
Immigrating to Canada
- Coming to Canada as a Business Immigrant [ March 2004 ]
Multiculturalism
Annual Reports
- Annual Report on the Operation of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act 2010-2011 [ February 2012 ]
- Annual Report on the Operation of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act 2009-2010 [ February 2011 ]
- Annual Report on the Operation of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act 2008-2009 [ February 2010 ]
- Annual Report on the Operation of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act 2007-2008 [ February 2009 ]
- Annual report on the operation of The Canadian Multiculturalism Act 2006–2007 [ February 2008 ]
Application Guidelines
- Inter-Action (Events): Funding Guidelines [ June 2010 ]
- Inter-Action (Projects): Funding Guidelines [ June 2010 ]
Black History Month
- Preserving and Promoting: Black Cultural Heritage in Canada [ February 2010 ]
Working Papers
- The current state of multiculturalism in Canada and research themes on Canadian multiculturalism 2008‑2010 [ January 2010 ]
Newcomers
- Canada welcomes newcomers: the Canadian experience class [ May 2009 ]
- Canada welcomes newcomers: opportunities to work in Canada [May 2012 ]
- Welcome to Canada: What you should know [ July 2010 ]
The Refugee System
- Tibetans living in Arunachal Pradesh, India – Bulletin # 1 [ January 2012 ]
- Report on the Review of the designation of the United States as a Safe Third Country [ June 2009 ]
- Refugee Resettlement in Canada Information Bulletin #2 [ December 2008 ]
- Refugee Resettlement in Canada Information Bulletin #1 [ February 2008 ]
- Governor in Council Appointments Process – Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada [ January 2007 ]
- Guide to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program [ July 2011 ]
Studying in Canada
- Visas, Work and Immigration for International Students [ February 2012 ]
Visiting Canada
- Are you organizing an international event or a meeting? [ June 2009 ]
- Business Visitors from Russia to Canada [ March 2008 ]
- Planning to Visit Canada [ June 2005 ]
- Temporary Resident Visa: What to do if an application is refused [ August 2005 ]
Working Temporarily in Canada
- Temporary foreign workers – Your rights are protected [ May 2012 ]
This pamphlet is available in multiple languages: - Working Temporarily in Canada [ April 2005 ]
Older publications can be found on the Library and Archives Canada website.
Ordering publications
Print versions of some of the Citizenship and Immigration Canada publications listed above may be ordered from the following location:
Distribution Services
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 1L1
Fax: 613-954-2221
Email: Distributionservices-servicesdesdistribution@cic.gc.ca