News Releases for 2009
December
- Government of Canada makes it easier for temporary residents to apply for work permits or extend their visit in Canada
[ 21 December 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces reappointment to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation
[ 18 December 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces Citizenship Judge appointment
[ 17 December 2009 ] - Minister Kenney speaks out against anti–Semitism
[ 16 December 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces reappointment to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation
[ 15 December 2009 ] - Four new Welcome Centres to open in York Region
[ 15 December 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces appointment to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
[ 14 December 2009 ] - Minister Kenney proposes significant improvements to the Live–in Caregiver Program
[ 12 December 2009 ] - Special immigration measures for victims of Typhoon Ketsana in the Philippines resulted in priority processing for more than 400 applications
[ 1 December 2009 ]
November
- Minister Kenney announces appointments and reappointment to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
[ 30 November 2009 ] - Paul Yuzyk Award recipient chooses St. Vladimir Institute for $20,000 grant
[ 16 November 2009 ] - New citizenship study guide to help newcomers and Canadians better understand Canada
[ 12 November 2009 ]
October
- Government of Canada Tables 2010 Immigration Plan
[ 30 October 2009 ] - Government of Canada launches 2009–2010 Mathieu Da Costa Challenge
[ 28 October 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces appointment and reappointments to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
[ 27 October 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces citizenship judge appointment
[ 26 October 2009 ] - Celebrating Our Citizenship during Citizenship Week 2009
[ 19 October 2009 ] - “Language Training Vouchers” to help newcomers succeed
[ 16 October 2009 ] - The Governments of Canada and Ontario partner with the City of Hamilton to help newcomers
[ 15 October 2009 ] - The Governments of Canada and Ontario partner with the Region of Waterloo to help newcomers
[ 13 October 2009 ] - Government of Canada launches 2009–2010 Racism. Stop It! National Video Competition
[ 12 October 2009 ] - Minister Kenney proposes improvements to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
[ 9 October 2009 ] - Minister Kenney celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program
[ 9 October 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces appointment and reappointments to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
[ 6 October 2009 ] - Government of Canada announces special immigration measures for typhoon victims in the Philippines
[ 1 October 2009 ]
September
- The Governments of Canada and Ontario partner with the New Canadians Centre Peterborough to help newcomers
[ 25 September 2009 ] - The Governments of Canada and Ontario partner with the Regional Municipality of York to help newcomers
[ 24 September 2009 ] - The Governments of Canada and Ontario partner with the Regional Municipality of Niagara to help newcomers
[ 23 September 2009 ] - The Governments of Canada and Ontario partner with the City of Guelph to help newcomers
[ 22 September 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces funding to help resettle Francophone refugees in Winnipeg
[ 22 September 2009 ] - Government of Canada creates special immigration measures to recognize contribution of Afghan staff in Kandahar
[ 15 September 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces citizenship judge reappointment
[ 10 September 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces appointments and designation to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
[ 10 September 2009 ] - Government of Canada invests in innovative family literacy program
[ 10 September 2009 ]
August
- Minister Flaherty and Minister Lunn confirm use of accreditation card for Pan American Games for Toronto 2015 bid
[ 28 August 2009 ] - Permanent resident card has new look, enhanced security features
[ 24 August 2009 ] - Government of Canada to prevent immigration fraud through international cooperation
[ 21 August 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces appointments and reappointment to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
[ 7 August 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces citizenship judge appointments and reappointments
[ 7 August 2009 ] - Government of Canada signs first-ever immigration agreement with Northwest Territories
[ 5 August 2009 ] - Government of Canada announces members of Indo-Canadian Advisory Committee for historical recognition projects
[ 1 August 2009 ]
July
- New program to facilitate travel through Canada and encourage business at Canadian airports
[ 30 July 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces removal of exception relating to Safe Third Country Agreement
[ 23 July 2009 ] - Canada imposes a visa on the Czech Republic
[ 13 July 2009 ] - Canada imposes a visa on Mexico
[ 13 July 2009 ] - Parliamentary Secretary Wong welcomes new Canadians and celebrates the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
[ 13 July 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces federal funding to help newcomers settle in Calgary
[ 10 July 2009 ] - Minister Kenney’s trip highlights Canada’s commitment to combating Anti–Semitism and recognizing the evils of communism; honours Newfoundland’s sacrifice at Beaumont–Hamel
[ 3 July 2009 ] - Canada remembers the Battle of the Somme
[ 1 July 2009 ]
June
- Canada achieves full membership in the Holocaust Task Force
[ 24 June 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces citizenship judge appointments
[ 24 June 2009 ] - Olympic hopeful Kaitlyn Weaver obtains Canadian citizenship
[ 22 June 2009 ] - Minister Jason Kenney travels to continental Europe and the United Kingdom
[ 22 June 2009 ] - Canada Celebrates World Refugee Day
[ 20 June 2009 ] - Government of Canada introduces amendments to protect vulnerable foreign workers from human trafficking
[ 17 June 2009 ] - The Government of Canada introduces new resource for employers interested in hiring internationally trained workers
[ 16 June 2009 ] - Minister Kenney Launches “Voices of Refugees”
[ 16 June 2009 ] - Government of Canada announces first recipient of new multiculturalism award
[ 12 June 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces support for innovative mentorship project
[ 12 June 2009 ] - Minister Kenney celebrates CIC’s award winning Young Newcomers Internship Program
[ 8 June 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces designations to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
[ 1 June 2009 ] - Government of Canada Supports National Task Force on Holocaust Research, Remembrance and Education
[ 1 June 2009 ]
May
- Government of Canada announces Jewish-Canadian Advisory Committee Members for Historical Recognition Projects
[ 28 May 2009 ] - Minister Kenney wraps up official trip to the Middle East
[ 26 May 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces reappointments and designation to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
[ 19 May 2009 ] - National online survey launched as part of the campaign to help prevent scams and dishonest behaviour by immigration representatives
[ 5 May 2009 ]
April
- Minister Kenney launches Asian Heritage Month
[ 29 April 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces appointments to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
[ 27 April 2009 ] - Minister Kenney meets with ethnic community about scams and dishonest immigration representatives
[ 25 April 2009 ] - Government of Canada supports immigrant families at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto
[ 24 April 2009 ] - Government of Canada recognizes efforts of young Canadians for celebrating diversity
[ 20 April 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces new citizenship law in effect
[ 17 April 2009 ] - Government of Canada and the Anglican Church of Canada encourage Canadians to sponsor refugees
[ 16 April 2009 ] - Will you wake up Canadian? Minister Kenney launches a video to raise awareness of new citizenship law
[ 9 April 2009 ] - Government of Canada expands online services for international students
[ 7 April 2009 ] - Immigrant applicants in Lebanon may apply to visa office in home country
[ 3 April 2009 ] - Government of Canada announces support for Canadian Council of Muslim Women
[ 2 April 2009 ]
March
- Minister Kenney announces appointment to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
[ 30 March 2009 ] - Minister Kenney participates in a special citizenship ceremony held in partnership with the Canadian 4–H Council
[ 30 March 2009 ] - Visitors from Croatia no longer require visa to come to Canada
[ 29 March 2009 ] - Government of Canada recognizes efforts of young Canadians to combat racism
[ 24 March 2009 ] - Minister Kenney launches warning ads in ethnic and mainstream media to alert potential immigrants about dishonest immigration consultants
[ 23 March 2009 ] - Minister Kenney calls on ethnic groups to submit proposals for historical recognition projects
[ 23 March 2009 ] - New online resource will help newcomers put their skills to work in Canada faster
[ 20 March 2009 ] - Government of Canada announces Italian-Canadian Advisory Committee members for historical recognition projects
[ 19 March 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces appointments and reappointments to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
[ 10 March 2009 ] - Minister Kenney launches video warning potential immigrants about the dangers of unscrupulous immigration consultants
[ 10 March 2009 ] - Minister Kenney visits Bredin Institute, announces federal support to help newcomers settle in Edmonton
[ 6 March 2009 ]
February
- Minister Kenney announces support for newcomer youth in Toronto’s Jane/Finch neighbourhood
[ 27 February 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces expansion of settlement services for newcomers in libraries in southern Ontario
[ 27 February 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces recipients of the 2008 Citation for Citizenship at a special citizenship ceremony and honours recipients from Brampton and Mississauga
[ 27 February 2009 ] - Canada welcomes a record high number of newcomers in 2008
[ 20 February 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces appointments to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
[ 17 February 2009 ] - Minister Kenney welcomes new Canadians and honours Canada’s most prominent national symbol
[ 13 February 2009 ] - Canada to double number of Iraqi refugees
[ 11 February 2009 ] - Minister Kenney recognizes black Canadians’ contributions to Canadian identity
[ 4 February 2009 ]
January
- Minister Kenney announces Citizenship Judge appointment and reappointments
[ 23 January 2009 ] - Government of Canada announces projects to honour and celebrate Chinese-Canadians
[ 23 January 2009 ] - Minister Kenney announces appointments and reappointments to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
[ 23 January 2009 ] - Immigration Minister Jason Kenney pays respects to victims of terrorist attacks in Mumbai; stands in full solidarity with victims of terrorism
[ 17 January 2009 ] - Government of Punjab commits to do more in fight against bogus immigration consultants
[ 16 January 2009 ] - Immigration Minister visits Pakistan
[ 10 January 2009 ] - Immigration Minister’s visit to highlight strength of Canada‑India relationship; address issues raised by Indo‑Canadian community
[ 7 January 2009 ]
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