News Releases for 2011
December
- Minister Kenney announces new appointment to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation
[ 20 December 2011 ] - Minister Kenney announces Citizenship Judge appointments
[ 20 December 2011 ] - First Parent and Grandparent Super Visa issued two weeks after launch
[ 19 December 2011 ] - Minister Kenney announces Canada’s appointment to chair International Task Force on Holocaust Education
[ 15 December 2011 ] - Minister Kenney announces important change for live-in caregivers
[ 15 December 2011 ] - The International Visa Application Network Reaches West Africa
[ 13 December 2011 ] - Improving the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program
[ 9 December 2011 ] - Canadian citizenship not for sale: Minister Kenney provides update of investigations into citizenship fraud
[ 9 December 2011 ] - Canada Pledges to Help More Refugees
[ 8 December 2011 ] - Government of Canada announces increased settlement funding for British Columbia
[ 5 December 2011 ] - Up, up and away: Parent and Grandparent Super Visa takes flight today
[ 1 December 2011 ]
November
- Super Visa earning rave reviews
[ 28 November 2011 ] - CIC Goes Paperless
[ 25 November 2011 ] - Government of Canada announces increased settlement funding for Alberta
[ 25 November 2011 ] - Government of Canada announces increased settlement funding for Saskatchewan
[ 25 November 2011 ] - Government of Canada announces increased settlement funding for Manitoba
[ 25 November 2011 ] - Minister Kenney announces increased settlement funding for Newfoundland and Labrador
[ 25 November 2011 ] - Minister Kenney announces increased settlement funding for Yukon
[ 25 November 2011 ] - Minister Kenney announces increased settlement funding for the Northwest Territories
[ 25 November 2011 ] - Minister Kenney announces increased settlement funding for Nunavut
[ 25 November 2011 ] - Minister Kenney announces Ontario settlement funding
[ 25 November 2011 ] - Government of Canada announces increased settlement funding for Nova Scotia
[ 25 November 2011 ] - Government of Canada announces increased settlement funding for New Brunswick
[ 25 November 2011 ] - Government of Canada announces increased settlement funding for Prince Edward Island
[ 25 November 2011 ] - Minister Kenney announces increased settlement funding for 11 provinces and territories
[ 25 November 2011 ] - Minister Kenney opens nominations for Paul Yuzyk Award for Multiculturalism
[ 24 November 2011 ] - A Brighter Future: New Refugee Video Unveiled
[ 24 November 2011 ] - Government of Canada bars violent criminals from sponsoring members of their family
[ 23 November 2011 ] - Come to Canada Wizard an increasingly popular tool
[ 16 November 2011 ] - More Provincial Nominees Planned for Manitoba in 2012
[ 7 November 2011 ] - More Provincial Nominees Planned for Alberta in 2012
[ 7 November 2011 ] - Canada Plans to Admit More Provincial Nominees in 2012
[ 7 November 2011 ] - More Provincial Nominees Planned for British Columbia in 2012
[ 7 November 2011 ] - Government of Canada to cut backlog and wait times for family reunification – Phase I of Action Plan for Faster Family Reunification
[ 4 November 2011 ] - More Federal Skilled Workers for Canada in 2012
[ 3 November 2011 ] - Canadian Experience Class brings the world's best and brightest to Canada
[ 2 November 2011 ] - Attracting and retaining international PhD students the focus of new initiative
[ 2 November 2011 ]
October
- Government of Canada unveils Italian-Canadian Memorial
[ 23 October 2011 ] - New citizens can discover Canada’s history, people – and now – parks for free with the Cultural Access Pass
[ 19 October 2011 ] - Members of the Order of Military Merit can preside at citizenship ceremonies
[ 18 October 2011 ] - Minister Kenney hosts a special version of “Are you Smarter than a 10th Grader?” at the Canadian Citizenship Challenge
[ 17 October 2011 ] - CIC proposes changes to improve citizenship program
[ 15 October 2011 ] - Celebrating Our Citizenship through Canada’s Citizenship Week 2011
[ 14 October 2011 ] - Government to Refocus Resettlement Efforts
[ 7 October 2011 ] - Government of Canada announces one appointment and four reappointments to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
[ 4 October 2011 ] - Come to Canada Wizard a continued success
[ 3 October 2011 ]
September
- Minister Kenney criticizes Durban Commemorative Event in New York
[ 22 September 2011 ] - Canada becomes first country to sign the Ottawa Protocol
[ 19 September 2011 ] - Consultation sessions on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program announced for October
[ 16 September 2011 ] - Minister Kenney calls for smooth transition to the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council
[ 14 September 2011 ] - Report citizenship fraud via new tip line
[ 8 September 2011 ] - Service Improvements make it easier for Latin American travellers to come to Canada
[ 3 September 2011 ]
August
- Come to Canada Wizard already a success
[ 31 August 2011 ] - CIC launches online consultation on immigration levels and mix
[ 29 August 2011 ] - Government of Canada marks Black Ribbon Day
[ 23 August 2011 ] - Canada’s New Refugee Determination System to Start in June 2012
[ 19 August 2011 ] - Credential recognition services for applicants improved
[ 18 August 2011 ] - Pilot project to attract more working families to B.C.
[ 12 August 2011 ] - Minister Kenney wraps up visit to New Zealand and Thailand
[ 8 August 2011 ] - Come to Canada Wizard working its magic
[ 5 August 2011 ]
July
- Minister Jason Kenney travels to New Zealand and Thailand
[ 29 July 2011 ] - Canada Welcomes New Canadians in Eight Ceremonies Across Canada
[ 29 July 2011 ] - Government of Canada ramps up citizenship revocations to tackle fraud
[ 27 July 2011 ] - Government of Canada supports Asian Heritage Awareness Day
[ 26 July 2011 ] - Ten-year multiple-entry visa: better use of government resources and easier travel to Canada
[ 20 July 2011 ] - Canada to welcome record number of immigrants under Provincial Nominee Program
[ 19 July 2011 ] - Government of Canada supports “Education to Globalize the Human Mind” Conference
[ 15 July 2011 ] - Minister Kenney launches national consultations on immigration levels and mix
[ 12 July 2011 ] - Sixty New Canadians Welcomed at Special Canada Day Citizenship Ceremony at Canada Place
[ 1 July 2011 ] - Thirty New Canadians Welcomed at Special Canada Day Citizenship Ceremony at Queen’s Park
[ 1 July 2011 ] - Twenty-five new Canadians meet the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
[ 1 July 2011 ] - Canada Day celebrated with Oath of Citizenship at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
[ 1 July 2011 ]
June
- Government of Canada announces fifteen reappointments and two designations to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
[ 30 June 2011 ] - Minister Kenney announces Citizenship Judge appointment
[ 29 June 2011 ] - Tougher rules governing immigration consultants enacted and new regulator announced
[ 28 June 2011 ] - Minister Kenney announces winner of 2011 Award for Multiculturalism
[ 27 June 2011 ] - Come to one of 44 Canada Day citizenship ceremonies across Canada
[ 27 June 2011 ] - Changes to economic immigration programs will help further reduce backlogs and improve wait times
[ 24 June 2011 ] - New federally-funded services for Francophone newcomers launched in Durham Region
[ 24 June 2011 ] - Government of Canada announces the reappointment of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada Chairperson
[ 23 June 2011 ] - Celebrating World Refugee Day
[ 20 June 2011 ] - Government of Canada takes action to prevent human smugglers from abusing Canada’s immigration system
[ 16 June 2011 ] - The Government of Canada announces project in Ottawa to commemorate Second World War internment of Italian-Canadians
[ 2 June 2011 ]
March
- Federal funding to the Bridge Training Program Works for Skilled Immigrants
[ 25 March 2011 ] - Vietnamese Canadian Centre awarded Paul Yuzyk Award for Multiculturalism grant
[ 24 March 2011 ] - Canada and New Zealand Partner to Tackle Immigration Fraud
[ 24 March 2011 ] - New rules to strengthen the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
[ 24 March 2011 ] - Government of Canada to help gay and lesbian refugees fleeing persecution
[ 24 March 2011 ] - Legislation targeting crooked immigration consultants receives Royal Assent
[ 23 March 2011 ] - Government of Canada extends federal skilled worker program consultation
[ 23 March 2011 ] - The Government of Canada applauds talented youth working to build acceptance and fight racism
[ 20 March 2011 ] - Canada and Nova Scotia to work together on Temporary Foreign Workers
[ 20 March 2011 ] - Canada’s commitment to Iraqi refugees remains strong
[ 18 March 2011 ] - Government to Refocus Resettlement Efforts
[ 18 March 2011 ] - New regulator proposed for immigration consultants
[ 18 March 2011 ] - New regulator proposed for immigration consultants announced
[ 18 March 2011 ] - Parliamentary Secretary Sylvie Boucher launches updated Discover Canada in Quebec City
[ 14 March 2011 ] - Updated Discover Canada citizenship study guide now available
[ 14 March 2011 ] - Government of Canada supports “Sharing the Tradition: Building bridges among cultural and mainstream communities”
[ 14 March 2011 ] - Government of Canada supports “Compassion,” a Youth Symposium, Recitation and Peace Forum
[ 11 March 2011 ] - Government of Canada immigrant internship program wins Employer Excellence Award
[ 9 March 2011 ] - Government of Canada announces one appointment and four reappointments to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canadas
[ 8 March 2011 ] - Canada’s Citizenship Award: Open for Nominations
[ 7 March 2011 ] - Minister Kenney launches the Facebook and mobile applications “How Canadian are You Eh?!”
[ 3 March 2011 ] - Government of Canada supports Celebrating the Roles of Multicultural Women event in Calgary
[ 1 March 2011 ] - Government of Canada supports “Position as Desired,” a symposium exploring African Canadian Identity
[ 1 March 2011 ]
February
- Government of Canada Supports Youth Festival on Financial Education and Civic Participation
[ 25 February 2011 ] - Government of Canada supports Black History Month Celebration in Edmonton
[ 24 February 2011 ] - Government of Canada supports “Un rythme, un monde” event in Brampton
[ 24 February 2011 ] - Government of Canada welcomes more refugees seeking freedom from persecution
[ 23 February 2011 ] - Canada and Yukon sign agreement on Temporary Foreign Workers
[ 23 February 2011 ] - Pilot project launches in British Columbia to offer more opportunity to international graduates
[ 22 February 2011 ] - Government of Canada supports Black International Film Festival in Toronto
[ 21 February 2011 ] - Government of Canada supports Black History Month celebrations in Nanaimo
[ 21 February 2011 ] - Canadian youth take the Mathieu Da Costa Challenge and explore Canada’s diverse origins
[ 21 February 2011 ] - Government of Canada supports Black History Month 2011 celebrations in Toronto
[ 18 February 2011 ] - Government of Canada supports Black History Month celebrations in Saskatchewan
[ 18 February 2011 ] - Government of Canada supports “When the Spirit Moves,” in Celebration of Black History Month 2011
[ 18 February 2011 ] - Government of Canada supports “Proud of Our History,” as part of Black History Month celebrations in Vancouver
[ 18 February 2011 ] - Government of Canada consults on immigrant skilled worker program
[ 17 February 2011 ] - Canada welcomes highest number of legal immigrants in 50 years while taking action to maintain the integrity of Canada’s immigration system
[ 13 February 2011 ] - Government of Canada supports Afroculture: Le festival des cultures in Orleans, Ontario
[ 11 February 2011 ] - Government of Canada supports 2011 Black History Month Celebration in Oakville, Ontario
[ 11 February 2011 ] - Government of Canada announces seven reappointments to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
[ 9 February 2011 ] - Government of Canada supports Afrikadey! Black History Month Celebration in Calgary, Alberta
[ 8 February 2011 ] - Minister Kenney announces Citizenship Judge appointments and reappointment
[ 7 February 2011 ] - Government of Canada supports Carousel of Nations event in Revelstoke, British Columbia
[ 4 February 2011 ] - Minister Kenney launches online Canadian black history museum as part of Black History Month
[ 1 February 2011 ]
January
- ‘Brain gain’ pilot project launched in Ontario
[ 30 January 2011 ] - Minister Kenney addresses pharmacy services in Quebec and the Interim Federal Health Program
[ 27 January 2011 ] - Government of Canada supports Radio Shalom anti-Semitism project
[ 25 January 2011 ] - Minister Kenney attends unveiling of monument to MS St. Louis
[ 20 January 2011 ] - Minister Kenney makes it easier for Haitians in Canada to work
[ 18 January 2011 ] - Minister Kenney meets with families from Operation Stork
[ 11 January 2011 ] - Government of Canada supports Inter-Cultural Connections event in Kamloops
[ 10 January 2011 ] - Government of Canada supports youth leadership project in Vancouver
[ 10 January 2011 ] - Government of Canada supports Calgary Youth Festival at Croatian Canadian Cultural Centre
[ 7 January 2011 ]
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