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Recognizing 70 years of Canadian Citizenship
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) hosted a special citizenship ceremony today at the Supreme Court of Canada with 26 individuals invited to kick off Canada 150 celebrations and commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Canadian Citizenship Act.
Canada Reaches Agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia on Funding for Health Accord
Today, the federal government and the provincial governments of Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island agreed to new targeted federal funding over 10 years for investments in home care and mental health care.
Canada-New Brunswick Reach Agreement on Funding for Health Accord
Canada’s public healthcare system is a source of pride and the Government of Canada and the Government of New Brunswick are committed to ensuring it is there to meet the needs of Canadian families.
Statement for International Migrants Day
The Hon. John McCallum, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship; the Hon. Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs; and the Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, today issued the following statement
Global Refugee Sponsorship Initiative promotes Canada's private refugee sponsorship model
The Global Refugee Sponsorship Initiative met in Ottawa this week for a three-day launch event that brought together 90 participants, including sponsorship groups, international delegates, partners and government officials interested in Canada’s private sponsorship model for refugees.
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Operational changes to the spousal sponsorship program
Government of Canada finalizes changes to the Nutrition Facts table and list of ingredients on packaged foods
Making science-based nutrition information easier to understand is one way to empower Canadians to make healthier food choices.
Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, announced amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations to make the Nutrition Facts table and list of ingredients on packaged foods easier for Canadians to use and understand.
Changes to 2017 Parent and Grandparent Program application intake process
Family reunification is a key immigration commitment of the Government of Canada. The Parent and Grandparent Program brings together thousands of families each year. For 2017, the Honourable John McCallum, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced changes to how sponsorship applications will be submitted under the program.
Changes to application intake process for 2017 Parent and Grandparent Program
The Government is committed to a fair and transparent immigration system. Changes made to the Parent and Grandparent Program will improve access to the application process, given that the number of applications accepted for intake is limited.