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June 19, 2015 — Halifax — Dexter Construction will receive Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s Refugee Employment Award. The largest civil contractor in Atlantic Canada, Dexter Construction is being recognized for its leadership role in improving the employment outcomes of refugees in Halifax Regional Municipality. Through its collaboration with the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia’s […]

Ottawa, June 20, 2015— Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister, Chris Alexander, issued the following statement to mark World Refugee Day: “Canada has long been a place of refuge for the world’s most vulnerable, and we continue to have one of the most generous immigration and refugee systems in the world. “World Refugee Day is dedicated

“With the arrival of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Muslims commemorate the revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad. “For those observing the holy month of Ramadan, it is a time for worship, contemplation, self-sacrifice and devotion through charity, fasting and prayer. It is also a time for Muslims around

Legislation protects vulnerable immigrant women and girls June 18, 2015 — Ottawa — Legislation strengthening laws to prevent barbaric cultural practices from occurring on Canadian soil received Royal Assent today. Tabled in the Senate on November 5, 2014 as Bill S-7, the Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices Act (the Act) provides improved protection and

Backgrounder Article from  This list highlights changes to the Citizenship Act. Applicants should consult the CIC website and instructions on the application forms and guide for more detailed information on these changes. Before Residence for three out of four years (1,095 days) After Requires physical presence in Canada for four years (1,460 days) out of

“Jamaican Diaspora Day was designated by the Governor General of Jamaica as a day for celebrating the achievements of people of Jamaican descent around the world. “Canada is home to one of the largest Jamaican Diaspora communities in the world, alongside the United States and the United Kingdom. Today gives all Canadians an opportunity to

This graph shows how the changes to the Citizenship Act are expected to eliminate the citizenship applicant backlog in 2015-2016. Recent changes to the Citizenship Act plus Economic Action Plan funding have significantly improved the efficiency of the citizenship program. The Department is on track to eliminate the application backlog this fiscal year. Citizenship application

“Today marks the 117th anniversary of Philippine Independence after over 300 years of Spanish colonial rule. For Canadians of Filipino descent this is a day to celebrate their national heroes, such as Jose Rizal, as well as their cultural heritage. “Canada and the Philippines have a long history of people-to-people and cultural ties. For several

June 12, 2015 — Rome, Italy— The Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Chris Alexander, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister, announced a targeted initiative to attract more skilled Italian immigrants to Canada. The recently-launched webpage in Italian promotes the new Express Entry system among Italians, and makes it

June 12, 2015 — Oakville, ON — Visitors to the Multiculturalism Day celebration at Bronte Creek Provincial Park had a chance to share in Canada’s diversity and learn about other cultures through demonstrations and hands-on activities today. Inter-Action, Canada’s multiculturalism program, provided $10,750 to the Halton Multicultural Council for the event, which will build bridges