News Updates

Minister Kenney Commends RCMP on Immigration Fraud Charges Laid

Ottawa, May 23, 2013 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, made the following statement today upon learning that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Immigration and Passport Special Investigation Section has laid charges against a suspected "ghost" immigration consultant and his accomplice for defrauding nearly 400 people from China.

Minister Kenney promotes Canada’s new Start-Up Visa in Silicon Valley - Recruiting the world’s best and brightest entrepreneurs to Canada

Ottawa, May 21, 2013 - Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney concluded a productive visit to Silicon Valley to promote Canada’s new Start-Up Visa, the first of its kind in the world.

Minister Kenney announces new Citizenship Judge for the Greater Toronto Area

Ottawa, May 14, 2013 - Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today that Marian Sami, LL.B., has been appointed as a Citizenship Judge for the Greater Toronto Area.

Minister Kenney issues statement on Mahmoud Mohammad Issa Mohammad

Ottawa, May 13, 2013 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, today issued the following statement regarding the removal over the weekend of Mahmoud Mohammad Issa Mohammad.

Action Plan for Faster Family Reunification on track to cut backlog in half

Mississauga, May 10, 2013 - Citizenship and Immigration Canada will re-open the Parent and Grandparent (PGP) program for new applications on January 2, 2014, by which time the backlog and wait times in the program are expected to have been cut in half.

Improving passport services for Canadians

Ottawa, May 8, 2013 - Plans to expand passport services and make them more convenient and efficient were announced today by Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney and Human Resources and Skills Development Minister Diane Finley.

Increasing number of families reunited in 2012

Ottawa, May 7, 2013 - In 2012, there was a 15 percent increase in immigration under the family class, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.

Minister Kenney Commends CBSA on Charges Laid in Halifax Fraud Case

Ottawa, May 6, 2013 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, made the following statement upon learning that a Canadian permanent resident pleaded guilty of misrepresentation and was handed a $25,000 fine following a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigation.

Minister Kenney announces appointment to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation

Ottawa, May 6, 2013 - Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today the appointment of Ms. Jayashree Thatte Bhat, PhD, of Calgary, to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Minister Kenney issues statement to mark the celebration of Orthodox Easter

Ottawa, May 5, 2013 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement to mark the celebration of Easter in the Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Churches.

Canada's new and improved Federal Skilled Worker Program opening to applicants

Ottawa, May 3, 2013 - Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will be accepting applications to the new and improved Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) as of May 4, 2013.

Minister Kenney Commends RCMP for Citizenship Fraud Investigation

Ottawa, May 2, 2013 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, made the following statement following news that the RCMP have arrested and charged a former citizenship judge, an immigration consultant, and the employee of an immigration consultant.

Minister Kenney Announces Winnipeg Citizenship Judge Appointment

Ottawa, May 1, 2013 - Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today the appointment of James C. McCrae as a part-time Citizenship Judge for Winnipeg.

Minister Kenney announces funding for newcomer integration through HIPPY Program

Ottawa, May 1, 2013 - Newcomers who participate in the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) Program will benefit from $2.6 million in new funding, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced yesterday at a reception hosted by the United States Ambassador David Jacobson.

Minister Kenney Announces Four Citizenship Judge Appointments for the Greater Toronto Area

Ottawa, May 1, 2013 - Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today the appointment of four citizenship judges for the Greater Toronto Area.

Minister Kenney issues statement on Asian Heritage Month

Ottawa, May 1, 2013 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement on Asian Heritage Month.

Minister Kenney Announces Citizenship Judge Appointment for the Montreal Area

Ottawa, May 1, 2013 - Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today the appointment of Farid Osmane as a full-time citizenship judge for the Montreal area.

Minister Kenney Honours Holocaust Victims and Survivors at the National Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony

Ottawa, April 23, 2013 - Today, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney joined Holocaust survivors from across the country at the National Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony to light candles in memory of the victims of the Holocaust.

Minister Kenney celebrates graduates of the Federal Internship for Newcomers Program

Ottawa, April 22, 2013 - This year, close to 70 graduates of the Federal Internship for Newcomers (FIN) Program can look forward to a better shot at success in the Canadian job market, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced at a graduation ceremony in Ottawa today.

Minister Kenney launches videos to help newcomers settle

Ottawa, April 19, 2013 - New immigrants can now access two new videos at cic.gc.ca to help them navigate their way before and during their first weeks in Canada, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.

List of Priority Occupations and Organizations Designated to Conduct Educational Credential Assessments for Federal Skilled Worker Program Released

Ottawa, April 18, 2013 - The list of 24 occupations that are eligible under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) when it re-opens on May 4, 2013 was released today.

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