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On June 12, 1898, the Filipino people proclaimed the sovereignty of the Philippine Islands following centuries of colonial rule. Although the Philippines would not become fully independent for another 48 years, the people who gathered that day to hear the public reading of the Declaration of Independence vowed to risk their lives, their fortunes and their […]

On June 11, 2012, La Presse journalist Anabelle Nicoud wrote an article about Joanna Martinez. Ms. Nicoud did not approach CIC before writing the article. Stories presenting only one side of a story can lead to public distrust of the rule of law. Factually incorrect or incomplete reporting usually leaves the impression that Canada’s refugee determination

Subscribe RSS Email Ottawa, June 6, 2012 —The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism today made the following statement following the arrest of a Toronto man in the MV Sun Sea case. RCMP has also laid charges against two individuals who are not

Subscribe RSS Email Ottawa, June 4, 2012 — A. Raoul Nembhard has been appointed to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF)’s Board of Directors for a three-year part-time term, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today. The CRRF is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of a Chair and up to 11 other

Subscribe RSS Email Ottawa, June 4, 2012 — John Dennison has been appointed as a Citizenship Judge in Ottawa for a three-year full-time term, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today. The appointment will be effective October 23, 2012. Originally from Guyana, Mr. Dennison has 25 years of experience working on multiculturalism related issues

Subscribe RSS Email Ottawa, May 29, 2012 — Citizenship and Immigration Canada and Carleton University have signed an agreement to transfer the Metropolis Secretariat to Carleton where it will continue its work in the field of international migration and population diversity. “I am pleased to see Metropolis find a new home at Carleton University,’’ said

Subscribe RSS Email Toronto, May 25, 2012 — New rules making it easier to investigate the professional or ethical misconduct of an immigration representative are now in effect, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Jason Kenney announced today. Until recently, when Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) became aware of misconduct by an immigration representative—either an

Good day and thank you all for being here. It is a great pleasure to be in Toronto to speak with you today. I would like to thank the Empire Club for providing this forum, and for the work they do in promoting discussion and debate about issues of public interest. As you know, those

Subscribe RSS Email Saint John, New Brunswick, May 21, 2012 — Thirteen people became Canada’s newest citizens today in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney spoke at the special ceremony held at the historic Old Post Office building in

Subscribe RSS Email St. John’s, Newfoundland, May 23, 2012 — Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney today named Bridget Foster of St. John’s, Newfoundland, as the recipient of the 2012 Paul Yuzyk Award for Multiculturalism. “Bridget Foster has worked tirelessly for more than thirty years in St. John’s, building welcoming communities and successfully integrating