ARCHIVED – Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration, 2011
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CONCLUSION
Immigration is critical to securing Canada’s development and prosperity. In a constantly shifting global and domestic context, CIC has made significant strides to modernize Canada’s immigration system, and keep it responsive to changing social, cultural and economic needs. In 2010, CIC reduced the backlog of federal skilled worker applications, and welcomed the highest number of immigrants in more than 50 years. CIC also directed efforts to safeguarding the integrity of the immigration system by making regulatory changes that will strengthen the Department’s ability to refuse cases of suspected marriage fraud. In June 2010, the Balanced Refugee Reform Act was passed into law, ensuring protection to those who truly need it. Moreover, in June 2011, legislation to crack down on crooked immigration consultants came into force. All these achievements provide a solid foundation for CIC to continue modernizing the immigration system and demonstrating excellence in the level of service, to make immigration work for Canada.
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