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“As we reflect tomorrow on those who made sacrifices for Canada’s many freedoms and those who continue to serve our country, Polish Canadians will also reflect on their own history fighting for the same values. “Polish Independence Day is the most important national holiday in Poland. For people of Polish descent, today is a celebration […]

November 11, 2014 — OTTAWA —As Canadians reflect on sacrifices made by Canada’s veterans to keep our country safe and free, more than 4,800 individuals from over 150 countries have become Canadian citizens during Veterans’ Week, announced Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander. These new Canadian citizens were welcomed at 58 citizenship ceremonies that

Minister Alexander welcomes latest successful Start-up Visa applicants in New Brunswick November 13, 2014 — Fredericton — Today, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced that the founders of Ara Labs Security Solutions are the latest successful applicants for permanent residence through the Start-up Visa Program. Supported by the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF),

Thank you for that introduction. Please be seated everyone. The honour is really mine, to be with all of you. I don’t think there’s anything we do in our jobs as elected representatives, as Canadians who care about this country and all that goes into keeping it great; I don’t think there’s anything more moving

Thank you very much Nick Noorani for being our master of ceremonies for tonight’s sixth annual Paul Yuzyk awards for excellence in the promotion of multiculturalism. Earlier today, I had a news conference with Nick, who is one of the most effective advocates for immigrants and their successful integration, to announce that he is chairing

November 17, 2014 — Ottawa —Today, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister, Chris Alexander, gave the opening address at the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) Symposium, where he recognized participants’ efforts in building a better and more inclusive Canadian society. Alexander reflected on how communities, individuals and organizations all play a role in helping immigrants integrate; learn

November 17, 2014 — Ottawa —Today, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister, Chris Alexander, gave the opening address at the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) Symposium, where he recognized participants’ efforts in building a better and more inclusive Canadian society. Alexander reflected on how communities, individuals and organizations all play a role in helping immigrants integrate; learn

November 17, 2014 — Ottawa —Today, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister, Chris Alexander, gave the opening address at the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) Symposium, where he recognized participants’ efforts in building a better and more inclusive Canadian society. Alexander reflected on how communities, individuals and organizations all play a role in helping immigrants integrate; learn

November 18, 2014 — Ottawa — Today Jason Kenney, Minister for Multiculturalism, delivered opening remarks at the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) Awards of Excellence dinner, where he reflected on his experiences as Minister responsible for Multiculturalism since 2007 and congratulated six award w?inning organizations for their efforts at promoting unity in diversity. The CRRF

November 21, 2014 — Ottawa — Today, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced the coming into force of certain changes under the Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act that will further protect the safety and security of Canadians and the integrity of Canada’s immigration system. The Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act is