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Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Type: Organization

Name: Citizenship and Immigration Canada

First reported 2 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 1 reports

Jason Kenney

Canada immigration alert: Applications of parents and grandparents to be accepted soon

After two years of waiting, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will soon be able to sponsor their parents and grandparents once again.The Canadian Government has announced that new applications for the parent and grandparent stream of the family ... [Published Emirates247 - 2 hours ago]

Entities: Immigration, Canada, Jason Kenney

First reported 12 hours ago - Updated 6 hours ago - 1 reports

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ANNOUNCES THREE APPOINTMENTS TO THE IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE BOARD OF CANADA

- Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney today announced three full-time appointments to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB). Timothy J. Crowhurst, George F. Pemberton and W.J. Sterling Sunley were each appointed ... [Published Noodls - 12 hours ago]

Entities: Immigration, Refugees, Appointment

First reported 13 hours ago - Updated 13 hours ago - 2 reports

Ex SISO staffer pleads guilty

There's been a guilty plea in a high-profile Hamilton case.A former administrator with SISO, Nese Burgaz, pleaded guilty today to one count of theft over 5-thousand dollars.She's been remanded till September for a pre-sentencing report.SISO, which stands ... [Published Y108 Rocks - 13 hours ago]

Entities: Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Immigration, Refugees

First reported 15 hours ago - Updated 15 hours ago - 1 reports

Wafaa Abdou fundraiser Saturday night

It could be a year-and-a-half before three Canadian-born children see their mother again.That from Hamilton's Ian Wilkie -- the husband of Wafaa Abdou.She was deported from Canada to Egypt at the end of April due to a sponsorship gone wrong, that Wilkie ... [Published Y108 Rocks - 15 hours ago]

Entities: Wilkie (Canada), Fundraising, Lorne Waldman, Citizenship and Immigration Canada

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Ontario Power Generation

One World festival celebrating diversity Friday

Third annual Grey Bruce One World Festival will celebrate diversity with events and activities in downtown Owen Sound Friday.Change text size for the storyPrintOWEN SOUND -People's differences are considered a problem by some when really diversity is ... [Published Owen Sound Sun Times - May 23 2013]

Entities: Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario, Bruce Power, Ontario Power Generation, Citizenship and Immigration Canada

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Minister Kenney Commends RCMP on Immigration Fraud Charges Laid

) - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, made the following statement today upon learning that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Immigration and Passport Special Investigation Section has laid ... [Published Market Wire - May 23 2013]

Entities: Immigration, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Jason Kenney

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Woman pleads for help after daughter disappears in Haiti

Marie Yvena Senatus-Prince said she has been waiting for her two children and two grand-children from Haiti to join her in Canada. A Canadian refugee from Haiti is making a plea for help from Canadian authorities to bring her family to Canada after her ... [Published CBC - May 23 2013]

Entities: Haiti, Kidnapping, Canada

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Immigration cuts age for dependent children

By Gerald V. PaulCome January 1, Immigration Canada’s “dependent child” definition will be someone younger than 19, rather than the current 22, and an exception for older children who study full time will also be removed.The new rules could make roughly ... [Published Caribbean Camera - May 23 2013]

Entities: Immigration, Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Permanent Resident

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

New Canada Visa Application Centre opens in Colombo

VFS Global is pleased to announce the opening of the Canada Visa Application Centre (CVAC) in Colombo.The CVAC is due to commence its services from May 01, 2013. The CVAC would provide exclusive service for the Government of Canada, and is authorized ... [Published Sri Lanka Daily News - May 22 2013]

Entities: Colombo (Sri Lanka), Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Immigration

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Minister Kenney promotes Canada's new Start-Up Visa in Silicon Valley

Recruiting the worlds best and brightest entrepreneurs to Canada Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney concluded a productive visit to Silicon Valley to promote Canadas new Start-Up Visa, the first of its kind in the world. ... [Published Government of Canada - May 21 2013]

Entities: Jason Kenney, Canada, Entrepreneur, Silicon Valley

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

I want to get a Supervisa for my grandma

Recently, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced that they would re-open the Parent and Grandparent (PGP) programme for new applications on January 2, 2014. Your grandmother may then apply for a supervisa, which would grant her permission ... [Published Jamaica Gleaner - May 21 2013]

Entities: Immigration, Jamaica, Canada, Ottawa

First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 9 reports

Ex-citizenship judge charged with theft of test papers

A retired citizenship judge has been accused of stealing citizenship exam papers and selling them for a profit.Philip Gaynor, 70, of Whitby was charged with breach of trust, fraud and theft over $5,000 on Thursday.Scarborough immigration consultant Li ... [Published Toronto Star Online - May 03 2013]

Entities: Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Immigration, Fraud

Quotes

"Ms Burgaz abused her authority to her own personal benefit" Assistant Crown Attorney James Vincelli told court

Ex-SISO staffer pleads guilty to stealing at least $160,000 [Published Hamilton Spectator - 13 hours ago]

"I encourage Canadians to report immigration fraud by calling the Border Watch Tip Line at 1-888-502-9060."

Minister Kenney Commends RCMP on Immigration Fraud Charges Laid [Published Market Wire - May 23 2013]

"We are all vulnerable, I believe we really have to talk about it more" she said

Woman pleads for help after daughter disappears in Haiti [Published CBC - May 23 2013]

"It is my hope that people avail themselves of this opportunity to familiarize themselves with the services available to assist newcomers in our area,” says Smiths Falls town councillor Ken Graham, co-chair of the SmithsSmiths Falls LIP. “They face many challenges as they endeavour to make a new life, and the services are there to make the transition easier.”"

Newcomers in region invited to Newcomer Information Fair in Smiths Falls on May 21 [Published Your Ottawa Region - May 15 2013]

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Canada immigration alert: Applications of paren... [Published Emirates247 - 2 hours ago]
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ANNOUNCES THREE APPOINTMEN... [Published Noodls - 12 hours ago]
Ex SISO staffer pleads guilty [Published Y108 Rocks - 13 hours ago]
Ex-SISO staffer pleads guilty to stealing at le... [Published Hamilton Spectator - 13 hours ago]
Wafaa Abdou fundraiser Saturday night [Published Y108 Rocks - 15 hours ago]
One World festival celebrating diversity Friday [Published Owen Sound Sun Times - May 23 2013]
Minister Kenney Commends RCMP on Immigration Fr... [Published Market Wire - May 23 2013]
Woman pleads for help after daughter disappears... [Published CBC - May 23 2013]
Immigration cuts age for dependent children [Published Caribbean Camera - May 23 2013]
New Canada Visa Application Centre opens in Col... [Published Sri Lanka Daily News - May 22 2013]
Federal cuts taking toll on city, region [Published Brandon Sun - May 22 2013]
LEGAL LESSONS: A step in the right direction fo... [Published Oilsands Review - May 22 2013]
Minister Kenney promotes Canada's new Start-Up ... [Published Government of Canada - May 21 2013]
I want to get a Supervisa for my grandma [Published Jamaica Gleaner - May 21 2013]
83-year-old Surjit Bhandal allowed to stay in C... [Published Indo-Canadian Voice - May 18 2013]
Filipinos in Canada Mourn the Loss ... [Published Bulatlat.com - May 17 2013]
We can help you to work in Canada! [Published Workpermit.com - May 16 2013]
New, improved Canadian Federal Skilled Worker P... [Published Workpermit.com - May 16 2013]
Filipinos can meet Canada?s need for skilled wo... [Published US News Las Vegas - May 16 2013]
Family reunification immigration plan to re-open [Published Caribbean Camera - May 16 2013]
An immigration guide to living in Canada [Published Travel With A Mate - May 16 2013]
Springbank school to host citizenship ceremony [Published Cochrane Eagle - May 16 2013]
Migrant Workers Filling Most New Jobs, Study Finds [Published Epoch Times - May 16 2013]
Life after live-in caregiving [Published Ryerson University - May 15 2013]
Newcomers in region invited to Newcomer Informa... [Published Your Ottawa Region - May 15 2013]
Media Advisory: Canada's Minister of Citizenshi... [Published Yahoo! Canada - May 15 2013]
13 May 2013: Canadian and U.S. Officials Discus... [Published US Embassy Canada: Ottawa - May 14 2013]
Minister Kenney announces new Citizenship Judge... [Published Government of Canada - May 14 2013]
Canada ‘needs skilled workers’ [Published Sun Star Network - May 14 2013]
What do I need to apply for a Canadian visa? [Published Jamaica Gleaner - May 14 2013]

Blogs

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The case for foreign workers in Canada [Published Financial Post \| Business » Executive - Apr 30 2013] One would think a successful business in Calgary’s booming economy would have nowhere to go but up. That wasn’t the case for Gerard Curran, owner of the James Joyce Pub. In fact, economic growth meant having to downsize from two restaurants to one — ...
Canada's Immigration Model: What can be Learned? [Published CSIS: Event Feed - Apr 23 2013] With Neil Yeates Deputy MinisterCitizenship and Immigration Canada Welcome and Introduction Carl Meacham DirectorCSIS Americas Program read more ...
Why Canadian employers must integrate immigrant... [Published Financial Post \| Business » Executive - Apr 23 2013] Access to great talent can set a region apart and be the key to success for businesses and the communities they serve. Global electronic manufacturing services provider SMTC is a perfect example of this talent advantage. While other manufacturers may ...
Kelly McParland: Jason Kenney’s quiet revolutio... [Published National Post \| Full Comment » Full Comment - Mar 01 2013] The reason cabinet ministers have communications departments is so they can brag about themselves, and Jason Kenney is no slouch at the game. A steady diet of self-congratulatory missives flows from the office of the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration ...
Managing Borders in an Increasingly Borderless ... [Published Brookings Latest From Brookings - Jan 31 2013] Migration Policy Institute 2013 275pp. As borders become increasingly fluid in a globalized world, border security remains at the heart of public and policymaker concerns about immigration. This volume brings together perspectives from both sides of ...

Press Releases

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Canada's New and Improved Federal Skilled Worke... [Published Marketwire - Breaking News Releases - May 03 2013]
Citizenship and Immigration Canada Designates W... [Published Marketwire - Breaking News Releases - Apr 18 2013]
Canada Continued to Welcome Highest Sustained L... [Published Marketwire - Breaking News Releases - Feb 27 2013]
Media Advisory: Citizenship and Immigration Canada [Published Marketwire - Breaking News Releases - Jan 09 2013]