News Releases for 2012
May
- Minister Kenney Announces Advisory Council Members for International Task Force on Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Research
[ 23 May 2012 ] - Minister Kenney announces winner of 2012 Paul Yuzyk Award for Multiculturalism
[ 23 May 2012 ] - New Canadians celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall
[ 21 May 2012 ] - Minister Kenney commends CBSA for immigration fraud investigation
[ 18 May 2012 ] - Parent and Grandparent Super Visa a great success
[ 18 May 2012 ] - Canada and U.S. to Consult on Facilitating Cross-Border Business
[ 14 May 2012 ] - Private partners join Federal Internship for Newcomers Program
[ 10 May 2012 ] - Amendments to the Protecting Canada’s Immigration System Act
[ 9 May 2012 ]
April
- Citizenship and Immigration Canada office relocation
[ 30 April 2012 ] - Canada recognizes Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky’s courageous actions
[ 25 April 2012 ] - Reform of the Interim Federal Health Program ensures fairness, protects public health and safety
[ 25 April 2012 ] - Economic Growth and Prosperity the Focus of Immigration Changes
[ 20 April 2012 ] - Immigration is Key to Economic Growth and Prosperity
[ 19 April 2012 ]
- Minister Kenney launches consultations for a new “start-up visa” for immigrant entrepreneurs
[ 18 April 2012 ]
- Building a Fast and Flexible Economic Immigration System
[ 17 April 2012 ] - Minister Kenney Announces Proposed Plan to Expedite Skilled Workers' Transition from Temporary to Permanent Residence
[ 16 April 2012 ] - Minister Kenney announces roundtable discussions on Immigrant Investment in Canada
[ 13 April 2012 ] - Come to Canada Wizard reaches one million visits
[ 13 April 2012 ] - Government of Canada to Strengthen Responsibility for Integration of Newcomers “Integration Services Are About Nation Building”, says Kenney
[ 12 April 2012 ] - Minister Kenney Meets with Employers in Saskatoon
[ 11 April 2012 ] - Minister Kenney strengthens economic value of provincial immigration programs
[ 11 April 2012 ] - Citizenship and Immigration Canada Announces its Intention to Create a New Skilled Trades Program
[ 10 April 2012 ]
March
- Government of Canada transforms economic immigration program
[ 30 March 2012 ] - Minister Kenney applauds RCMP for immigration fraud charges
[ 30 March 2012 ] - Minister Kenney proposes to assess foreign education credentials before skilled workers arrive
[ 28 March 2012 ] - National consultations on parent and grandparent immigration launched by Minister Kenney
[ 23 March 2012 ] - “Avoid Becoming a Victim of Immigration Fraud,” Warn
Citizenship and Immigration Canada and Competition Bureau
[ 22 March 2012 ] - Evaluation Shows Ministerial Instructions are Relevant and Necessary
[ 19 March 2012 ] - Conditional permanent residence proposed to deter marriages of convenience
[ 9 March 2012 ] - Employers have access to more online information to hire workers needed to fill labour shortages
[ 7 March 2012 ] - Minister Kenney announces Citizenship Judge appointments
[ 7 March 2012 ] - Government of Canada announces one appointment to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
[ 6 March 2012 ] - Parent and Grandparent Super Visa soars to new heights
[ 5 March 2012 ] - Canada continued to welcome a high number of immigrants in 2011
[ 2 March 2012 ] - Minister Kenney introduces sponsorship restriction to address marriage fraud
[ 2 March 2012 ] - Minister Kenney outlines vision of a fast and flexible immigration system
[ 1 March 2012 ]
February
- Protecting Canada’s Immigration System Act earning rave reviews
[ 22 February 2012 ] - Harper Government Introduces the Protecting Canada’s Immigration System Act
[ 16 February 2012 ] - Canada and Anglican Church give 50 refugee families new hope
[ 13 February 2012 ] - Come to Canada Wizard reaches 750,000 visits in less than six months
[ 9 February 2012 ]
January
- Due to Continuing Violence in Syria, Government Closes Visa Office - Services redistributed to Lebanon and Jordan
[ 31 January 2012 ] - Visa Application Centre Network to Reach Global Proportions
[ 31 January 2012 ] - Government of Canada supports project aimed at fostering intercultural awareness
[ 26 January 2012 ] - Provincial Nominee Program Working Well, New Evaluation Shows
[ 26 January 2012 ] - Citizenship and Immigration Canada launches online widget to improve communications with immigrants and service providers
[ 25 January 2012 ] - Government of Canada Congratulates the Employment Halton Office on the Occasion of their Official Opening
[ 24 January 2012 ] - New website promotes innovations in the assessment and recognition of international qualifications
[ 16 January 2012 ]
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