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For Canadians used to long winter months, the coming of the spring thaw is a cause for celebration. There are few spring celebrations more joyful than the centuries-old Hindu festival of Holi, which begins today. Although the Festival of Colours has its origins in India, it has become a beloved tradition in this country. In […]

Subscribe RSS Email Ottawa, March 9, 2012 — Today, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Jason Kenney announced measures to further strengthen the Government of Canada’s ability to crack down on marriage fraud. Under the new proposal, now open for further public input, a spouse or partner being sponsored by a Canadian or permanent resident

Every year, on the second Monday in March, Canadians mark Commonwealth Day. It is a day to reflect on our country’s history, on the great endurance of our democratic institutions, and on our affection for – and allegiance to – Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. “Because it is the Diamond Jubilee Year of Her Majesty

Tomorrow, Canadians will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at parades and festivities across the country. Amidst all the celebrations, St. Patrick’s Day is an opportunity to honour and celebrate the enormous contributions made by those of Irish descent to our country. The Irish were among the first to arrive in Canada at the end of the

Subscribe RSS Email Ottawa, March 16, 2012 – The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement: I applaud Alberta’s decision to bring in tougher rules to regulate employment agencies. This is an important and positive step towards protecting foreign workers from unscrupulous labour recruiters. Temporary foreign workers can fall

Subscribe RSS Email Ottawa, March 17, 2012 – The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement on the death of Pope Shenouda III: “It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Pope Shenouda III, Pope of Alexandria and the Patriarch of All Africa on the

Like many Canadians I am concerned with the rise of anti-Israel activities on campuses across Canada, culminating in the so-called ‘Israeli Apartheid Week’ (IAW), which is often promoted in a manner that disregards the rights and safety of Jewish students and professors. Universities are meant to offer an environment in which academic discourse can take

Subscribe RSS Email Ottawa, March 7, 2012 — Employers can now access more information online about Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) programs to hire permanent and temporary foreign workers, Minister Jason Kenney announced today. In keeping with the government’s focus on the importance of immigration to Canada’s economy and growth, the CIC website has been

Subscribe RSS Email Ottawa, March 2, 2012 — The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following today to commemorate the one year anniversary of the death of Pakistan’s Minister of Minorities, Shahbaz Bhatti. “On this day last year, Shabaz Bhatti, the former Minister of Minorities in Pakistan, was assassinated in

Subscribe RSS Email Ottawa, March 6, 2012 — One appointment to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) was announced today by Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney. Veronica G. Zanfir was appointed for a three-year term in the Toronto regional office. This appointment was made in accordance with the IRB’s merit-based appointment