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Government of Canada now able to revoke citizenship of dual citizens convicted of terrorism May 29, 2015 — Ottawa — Measures came into force officially today that enable Canada to revoke citizenship from dual nationals convicted of terrorism, treason and high treason, and/or spying for foreign governments. Canadian citizenship can now also be revoked from […]

Permanent residents, international students and visitor visas account for record year May 29, 2015 — Ottawa — Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister, Chris Alexander, marked the finale of Asian Heritage Month by announcing at Markham’s Sino-Canada Educational and Cultural Festival that Canada welcomed nearly 361,000 visitors from China in 2014 – up 34 percent from the

Express Entry candidates have the skills and experience necessary to contribute to Canada’s economy and job market more quickly than ever before. The first set of permanent residents under Express Entry, including Emma Hughes, Yaoyao (Anita) Zheng and Xin (Frank) Zhao are leading the way in Canada’s new approach to economic immigration which is a

Express Entry working to make top international talent permanent residents April 10, 2015 — Toronto — Changes to Canada’s economic immigration system are proving successful in selecting people needed in Canada’s economy and giving them permanent resident status quickly. Just three months after the launch of Express Entry, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander

“Marking the birth and life of the Buddha, Vesak is the holiest of days in the Buddhist calendar. “While the date of Vesak and the form of celebrations vary from country to country, Buddhists across the globe are united by its message of compassion, kindness, joy and equanimity. In all traditions it is a time

Gatineau, Quebec April 30, 2015 As delivered Thank you, Senator.  Good evening, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, colleagues from the House of Commons and the Senate.  I am pleased to be here tonight to celebrate the launch of Asian Heritage Month and also to provide you with more details about the important announcement that Minister

Meeting of federal, provincial and territorial ministers of immigration focused on economic immigration May 22, 2015 — Toronto — Federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) governments reiterated their shared commitment to maximizing the economic benefits of immigration at today’s meeting of FPT Ministers responsible for immigration. The selection of economic immigrants and the improvement of settlement

An innovative investor program that will bring economic benefits to Canada May 23, 2015 — Ottawa —The Government of Canada continues to test demand for the Immigrant Investor Venture Capital (IIVC) Pilot Program—a program which will ensure that immigrants who come to Canada deliver meaningful benefits to our economy and society. The program is reopening

The China Transit Program (CTP) allows eligible citizens from China, who normally need a visa to enter Canada, to transit through the country visa-free when travelling to or from the United States (U.S), if they meet certain conditions. Starting June 1, 2015, eligible Chinese travellers will have the option to fly to Canada from three

Facilitating travel for Chinese transit passengers through Canada May 19, 2015 —Vancouver— Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced at the Vancouver International Airport the expansion of the China Transit Program (CTP). This program allows eligible Chinese travellers to fly to and transit through Canada visa-free when they are en route to and from