News Releases — 2008

December

• Minister Kenney announces increase in federal commitments to help newcomers settle in Newfoundland and Labrador
  [ 22 December 2008 ]
• Minister Kenney announces increase in federal commitments to help newcomers settle in Prince Edward Island
  [ 22 December 2008 ]
• Minister Kenney announces increase in federal commitments to help newcomers settle in Nova Scotia
  [ 22 December 2008 ]
• Minister Kenney announces increase in federal commitments to help newcomers settle in New Brunswick
  [ 22 December 2008 ]
• Minister Kenney announces increase in federal commitments to help newcomers settle in Manitoba
  [ 22 December 2008 ]
• Minister Kenney announces increase in federal commitments to help newcomers settle in Saskatchewan
  [ 22 December 2008 ]
• Minister Kenney announces increase in federal commitments to help newcomers settle in Alberta
  [ 22 December 2008 ]
• Minister Kenney announces increase in federal commitments to help newcomers settle in British Columbia
  [ 22 December 2008 ]
• Minister Kenney announces increase in federal commitments to help newcomers settle in Yukon
  [ 22 December 2008 ]
• Minister Kenney announces increase in federal commitments to help newcomers settle in Northwest Territories
  [ 22 December 2008 ]
• Minister Kenney announces increase in federal commitments to help newcomers settle in Nunavut
  [ 22 December 2008 ]
• Minister Kenney announces increase in federal commitments to help newcomers settle in Canada
  [ 22 December 2008 ]
• Minister Kenney announces 3-year renewable work permits for NAFTA professionals
  [ 15 December 2008 ]
• Minister Kenney announces appointment to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
  [ 12 December 2008 ]
• Minister Kenney addresses the Immigration and Refugee Board’s Consultative Committee on Practices and Procedures
  [ 8 December 2008 ]
• Minister Kenney recognizes Eid al-Adha celebrations
  [ 8 December 2008 ]
• Canada welcomes first group of Bhutanese refugees
  [ 8 December 2008 ]

November

• Minister Kenney announces immigration levels for 2009; issues instructions on processing federal skilled workers
  [ 28 November 2008 ]
• Minister Kenney issues statement on Brar case
  [ 27 November 2008 ]
• Minister Kenney announces citizenship judge appointment
  [ 24 November 2008 ]
• Canada commemorates the 75th anniversary of the famine in Ukraine
  [ 24 November 2008 ]
• Minister Kenney visits Babyn Yar holocaust site
  [ 23 November 2008 ]
• Canada to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the famine in Ukraine
  [ 20 November 2008 ]
• Minister Kenney addresses Canadian Club on the future of immigration
  [ 13 November 2008 ]

September

• Government of Canada announces funding to help newcomers settle in Durham Region
  [ 5 September 2008 ]
• Canada’s government announces support for Rexdale Women’s Centre in Toronto
  [ 5 September 2008 ]
• Appointments to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
  [ 5 September 2008 ]
• Canadian Experience Class now open for business
  [ 5 September 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces more than $11.1 million to help newcomers in Mississauga and Brampton
  [ 5 September 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces pilot project to help speed the processing of new applications; 30 staff to be added to processing centre in Sydney
  [ 5 September 2008 ]
• Minister Finley announces citizenship judge appointments
  [ 5 September 2008 ]
• Government of Canada provides funding to organizations helping newcomers in Kingston
  [ 4 September 2008 ]
• Government of Canada makes it easier for international students to apply to work off-campus
  [ 3 September 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding for Albion Neighbourhood Services to help newcomers settle
  [ 3 September 2008 ]
• Government of Canada supports Nunavut in attracting immigrants to the territory
  [ 2 September 2008 ]
• Government of Canada extends off-campus work program to international students at Maritime Christian College
  [ 2 September 2008 ]
• Canada’s government announces support for newcomer-serving organizations in Red Deer
  [ 2 September 2008 ]

August

• Canada’s government provides support to Thunder Bay to help newcomers settle
  [ 27 August 2008 ]
  
• Government of Canada invests in Moose Jaw to help newcomers succeed
  [ 21 August 2008 ]
• Minister Finley announces citizenship judge appointment
  [ 19 August 2008 ]
• Canada’s government continues consultations on immigration priorities with national stakeholders
  [ 15 August 2008 ]
• Canada’s government to help temporary foreign workers and foreign student graduates become permanent residents
  [ 12 August 2008 ]
• Canada’s government provides opportunities to help newcomers succeed
  [ 8 August 2008 ]
• Governments of Canada and Ontario help internationally trained professionals strengthen their language skills
  [ 7 August 2008 ]
• Canada’s government provides opportunities to help newcomers succeed
  [ 7 August 2008 ]
• Minister Finley opens new settlement service centre; announces services for organizations helping newcomers in the Scarborough area
  [ 7 August 2008 ]
• Appointments and reappointments to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
  [ 5 August 2008 ]

July

• Government of Canada signs Youth Mobility Agreement with Poland
  [ 14 July 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces consultations on immigration priorities
  [ 3 July 2008 ]

June

• Minister MacKay announces support for newcomers to settle and integrate in Halifax
  [ 27 June 2008 ]
• Government of Canada enhances services at visa office in Beirut, Lebanon
  [ 26 June 2008 ]
• Appointments and reappointments to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
  [ 24 June 2008 ]
  
• Government of Canada provides funding to Ethiopian Association to help newcomers in Toronto
  [ 23 June 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to help resettle refugees in Hamilton
  [ 20 June 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to help resettle refugees in Kitchener
  [ 20 June 2008 ]
• Canada celebrates World Refugee Day
  [ 20 June 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to help resettle refugees in Edmonton
  [ 19 June 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to help resettle refugees in Saskatoon
  [ 19 June 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to help resettle refugees in Ottawa
  [ 19 June 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to help resettle refugees in Toronto
  [ 19 June 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to help resettle refugees in Windsor
  [ 19 June 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to help resettle refugees in London
  [ 19 June 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces new funding for language training to help newcomers in Toronto
  [ 19 June 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces new funding for WoodGreen Community Services to help newcomers in Toronto
  [ 19 June 2008 ]
• Canada to welcome 1,300 more Karen refugees
  [ 19 June 2008 ]
• Government of Canada provides funding to help newcomers settle in Ottawa
  [ 18 June 2008 ]
• Changes to improve immigration system pass; consultations next step
  [ 17 June 2008 ]
• Government of Canada improves Permanent Resident Card application process
  [ 16 June 2008 ]
• Canada and Prince Edward Island sign new agreement on immigration
  [ 13 June 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to help newcomers succeed in P.E.I.
  [ 13 June 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to help newcomers settle in Hamilton
  [ 13 June 2008 ]
• Government of Canada supports organizations that deliver language instruction for newcomers to Canada
  [ 10 June 2008 ]
• Government of Canada invests in services to help newcomers in York region
  [ 6 June 2008 ]
• Government of Canada congratulates graduates of enhanced language training for community policing program
  [ 4 June 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces new language training funding for internationally trained environmental engineers
  [ 2 June 2008 ]

May

• Government of Canada announces funding to help newcomers settle in Welland
  [ 30 May 2008 ]
  
• Minister Finley marks first anniversary of the Foreign Credentials Referral Office, announces funding and more overseas services
  [ 30 May 2008 ]
• Government of Canada invests in services to help newcomers settle in Moncton
  [ 22 May 2008 ]
• Canada and Yukon announce new agreement on immigration; launch new web portal aimed at attracting newcomers
  [ 21 May 2008 ]
• Government of Canada invests in Yukon to help newcomers
  [ 21 May 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to help refugees and other newcomers in British Columbia
  [ 20 May 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to help newcomers succeed in New Brunswick
  [ 20 May 2008 ]
  
• Government of Canada extends off-campus work program to international students in private institutions
  [ 20 May 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to Sheridan College to provide language training to newcomers
  [ 16 May 2008 ]
• Appointments to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
  [ 13 May 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to help newcomers settle in Kitchener-Waterloo
  [ 9 May 2008 ]

April

• Government of Canada announces funding to help newcomers settle in Hamilton
  [ 25 April 2008 ]
• Government of Canada releases progress report of the Foreign Credentials Referral Office
  [ 22 April 2008 ]
• Government of Canada introduces changes to work permits for international students, making Canada more attractive for skilled individuals
  [ 21 April 2008 ]
• Legislation to restore citizenship to lost Canadians passes
  [ 16 April 2008 ]
• Appointments and reappointment to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
  [ 14 April 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces support for the Canadian Ukrainian Immigrant Aid Society to help newcomers settle in the community
  [ 11 April 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces support for newcomer youth in the Peel region
  [ 11 April 2008 ]
• Immigration instructions to be governed by fairness, consultation
  [ 8 April 2008 ]

March

• Minister Finley and the Canadian 4‑H Council welcomes 50 new Canadians at the Canada Museum of Science and Technology
  [ 31 March 2008 ]
• The Government of Canada invests in Saskatoon to help newcomers settle and integrate
  [ 28 March 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to help newcomers settle in Peterborough
  [ 28 March 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces increased funding for language training for newcomers
  [ 27 March 2008 ]
• Government of Canada provides funding to help newcomers in Toronto
  [ 26 March 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding for youth initiatives and settlement services in schools and libraries in Toronto
  [ 26 March 2008 ]
• 2008 Citation for Citizenship: call for nominations
  [ 26 March 2008 ]
• Government of Canada helps immigrants achieve success in Canada
  [ 20 March 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to help francophone newcomers settle across Ontario
  [ 20 March 2008 ]
• Canada to double number of Iraqi refugees
  [ 19 March 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to help newcomers settle in Windsor
  [ 19 March 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to Afghan organizations to help newcomers in Toronto
  [ 18 March 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces new funding for English-language training to help immigrants in Kitchener-Waterloo region
  [ 17 March 2008 ]
• Government of Canada invests in Calgary to help newcomers settle
  [ 14 March 2008 ]
• Government of Canada admits highest number of newcomers in Canada’s history
  [ 14 March 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to help immigrants settle in the Ottawa Area
  [ 10 March 2008 ]
• Government of Canada welcomes Vietnamese people living without status in the Philippines
  [ 7 March 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association
  [ 7 March 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to help newcomers settle in Toronto
  [ 7 March 2008 ]
• Canada lifts visa requirements for travellers from Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania and Hungary
  [ 1 March 2008 ]

February

• Reappointments to the IRB
  [ 29 February 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to help newcomers settle in London, Ontario
  [ 29 February 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to help newcomers settle in the Barrie area
  [ 29 February 2008 ]
• Government of Canada provides funding to help newcomers in North Bay
  [ 22 February 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to help attract francophone immigrants to New Brunswick
  [ 21 February 2008 ]
• Government of Canada provides funding to the Learning Enrichment Foundation to help newcomers in Toronto
  [ 20 February 2008 ]
• Government of Canada provides funding to help newcomers settle in Brantford
  [ 20 February 2008 ]
• Government of Canada invests to help immigrants settle in St. John’s
  [ 19 February 2008 ]
• New adoption legislation makes Sydney, Nova Scotia, first stop for citizenship applications
  [ 19 February 2008 ]
• Government expands temporary foreign worker services in Ontario and Atlantic Canada to help employers meet labour market needs
  [ 11 February 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to help newcomers settle in the city of Toronto
  [ 8 February 2008 ]
• Minister Finley celebrates Chinese new year, announces funding for the Chinese community in Ottawa
  [ 7 February 2008 ]
• Government of Canada improves service at visa office in Manila, Philippines
  [ 7 February 2008 ]
• Appointments and reappointments to the IRB
  [ 4 February 2008 ]
• Minister Finley celebrates Vietnamese New Year, announces funding to the Vietnamese community in the greater Toronto area
  [ 2 February 2008 ]
• Government of Canada joins partners in launching Tool Box to help attract immigrants to smaller communities
  [ 1 February 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces funding to help immigrants settle in Lethbridge
  [ 1 February 2008 ]

January

• Minister Finley announces citizenship judge appointment
  [ 31 January 2008 ]
• Minister Finley welcomes Joe Taylor as Canadian
  [ 24 January 2008 ]
• Government of Canada provides funding to help newcomers settle in the Peel region
  [ 18 January 2008 ]
• Government of Canada announces new funding for research on immigration and diversity
  [ 7 January 2008 ]

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