Celebrate Citizenship this Canada Day
Each year, citizenship ceremonies take place across the country on Canada Day to welcome our newest Canadians. This year, 42 citizenship ceremonies will be held across Canada on July 1.
Canada funds the YMCA of Greater Saint John
June 26, 2019—Saint John, NB—Canada is providing funding for the YMCA of Greater Saint John to help newcomers better integrate into the community by improving the accessibility and quality of settlement services.
Speaking notes for Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: An announcement on Caregivers
I’d like to begin by first acknowledging that we are on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and we thank them every day for allowing us to enjoy and settle in this land.
Immigration key to unlocking Canada’s future economic success
June 24, 2019—Toronto, ON – Canada continues to move forward with a bold and long-term immigration plan to spearhead economic growth and support middle-class jobs from coast to coast to coast.
Ministers Hussen, Freeland and Monsef mark World Refugee Day
Ottawa, June 20, 2019—The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship; the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs; and the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of International Development and Minister for Women and Gender Equality, today issued the following statement:…
New Mobile Team to Support Immigrant Retention
Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia helps businesses accommodate newcomers’ needs
Speaking notes for Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Improving gender inclusivity for our clients
I also want to recognize my colleague, Randy Boissonnault, who has been tireless in his advocacy, advice and relentless pursuit of LGBTQ2 rights. I want to thank the reverend for hosting us here today. And I want to also give a special shout out to Chris Morrissey for her tireless efforts on behalf of this community for so many years.
Helping visa applicants apply the smart way
The Government of Canada has launched an information campaign in India to help temporary resident visa applicants save their time and money, avoid falling victim to fraud and common immigration scams, and inform them about the best channel to use when applying for a Canadian visa.
Canada caring for caregivers
Canada is caring for its caregivers by launching 2 new pilots that will help caregivers who come to this country make it their permanent home.
Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Takes Off
Eleven rural and northern communities have been selected as part of the new Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot to invite newcomers to make these communities their forever homes.