Category: IRCC News

June 3, 2024—Toronto—Caregivers from abroad are invaluable to Canadian families. Their hard work makes a difference in the lives of those they care for, including children, seniors and persons with disabilities. As the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot come to a close later this month, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister… Continue reading Canada announces new pilot programs to support caregivers and Canadian families, intends to make the caregivers program permanent

Minister Miller to hold media scrum in Toronto From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum to discuss the caregiver program. Toronto, June 3, 2024—The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum to… Continue reading Minister Miller to hold media scrum in Toronto

Statement by Minister Miller on increasing the cap for the special measures for Gaza From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Statement We remain deeply concerned about the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Gaza. Many people are worried about their loved ones and have expressed significant interest in the temporary special measures we introduced for their extended… Continue reading Statement by Minister Miller on increasing the cap for the special measures for Gaza

Temporary measures to support family members affected by the crisis in Haiti From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release As the security situation in Haiti remains volatile, the Government of Canada continues to take action to help people who have been impacted by the violence and deteriorating security conditions. May 23, 2024—Ottawa—As the security situation… Continue reading Temporary measures to support family members affected by the crisis in Haiti

Bill C-71, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2024) From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Speech We can become citizens in different ways. Some of us are lucky enough to be born in Canada. Others are newcomers who chose Canada, join our communities and earn their citizenship – sometimes referred to as naturalized citizens.… Continue reading Bill C-71, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2024)

May 23, 2024—Ottawa—Canadian citizenship is highly valued around the world. It provides the right to vote, to run for political office and to hold a Canadian passport. For many immigrants, citizenship is key to integration. It also provides a sense of belonging to a diverse and inclusive country built on the principles of democracy, equality and… Continue reading Government of Canada introduces legislation for citizenship by descent

Bill C-71: An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2024) From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Backgrounder The Citizenship Act contains a first-generation limit to citizenship by descent, which means that a Canadian citizen parent can pass on citizenship to a child born outside Canada if the parent was either born in Canada or naturalized… Continue reading Bill C-71: An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2024)

Minister Miller to introduce legislation From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum regarding the introduction of a citizenship bill. Minister Miller will be joined by Jenny Kwan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver East, and Kathryn Burton, advocate and parent.… Continue reading Minister Miller to introduce legislation

Community applications now open for new rural and Francophone immigration pilots From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Rural and Francophone minority communities are key to both Canada’s long-term growth and our linguistic vitality. However, these communities face unique economic and demographic challenges. That is why the Government of Canada is launching two new… Continue reading Community applications now open for new rural and Francophone immigration pilots

Citizenship ceremony in Cambridge to mark Citizenship Week From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Media advisory To celebrate Citizenship Week, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 50 of Canada’s newest citizens. Citizenship Judge Rochelle Ivri will preside over the ceremony. Cambridge, May 14, 2024—To celebrate Citizenship Week, the Honourable… Continue reading Citizenship ceremony in Cambridge to mark Citizenship Week