CIC to expedite Canadian immigration applications for some applicants from the Philippines
Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada Minister Jason Kenney announced today that certain visa applications from Philippines residents whohave been affected by Typhoon Ketsana will be processed on a priority basis.The…
CIC Helping New Brunswick to Attract French-Speaking Immigrants
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Minister Diane Finley recently announced funding for the Société des Acadiens et Acadiennes du Nouveau-Brunswick (SAANB) to help attract French-speaking immigrants to the province’s francophone…
CIC introduces new Indo-Canadian Advisory Committee for its Community Historical Recognition Program
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) named three members to the Indo-Canadian Advisory Committee for the Community Historical Recognition Program (CHRP) on Saturday. The CHRP funds community-based projects that provide recognition…
New CIC Minister Jason Kenney delivers address on Canadian immigration
Jason Kenney, the new Minister of Citizenship, Immigration, and Multiculturalism delivered an address today on the future of Canadian immigration. Hestated that the Government of Canada remains committed to a…
CIC Minister discussing immigration priorities with stakeholders across Canada
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Minister Diane Finley has begun her cross-Canada tour through which CIC will develop the framework for the newamendments to Canadian immigration legislation. By way of…
CIC facilitates visa extension process for Temporary Residents in Canada
Last week, Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced that it is making it easier for Temporary Residents in Canada to extend their stays by enabling them to fill out their applications…
CIC pilot project to speed Federal Skilled Worker application processing times
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) recently announce a pilot project that will centralize the receipt of new Federal Skilled Worker applications at the Case Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia.…
CIMC Minister Kenney plans to maintain a robust Canadian immigration program
Citizenship, Immigration, and Multiculturalism Canada (CIMC) Minister Jason Kenney recently commented on the Conservative government's plans for Canadian immigration while on a visit to the Ukraine. He stated that immigrants…
Citizenship and Immigration Canada announces funding for francophone refugees in Manitoba
Earlier this week, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada Minister Jason Kenny announced that the Canadian government will be providing $112,000 in federal funding to the Société franco-manitobaine in Winnipeg, Manitoba…
Citizenship and Immigration Canada considers creating refugee appeal board
Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada Minister Jason Kenney said that the Conservative government is open to creating a refugee appeal board, and that he wants to work with the opposition…