Canada welcomes 25,000 Syrian refugees

February 29, 2016 – Ottawa, ON – Canada has now welcomed more than 25,000 Syrian refugees as part of the #WelcomeRefugees initiative. The plan to bring 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada by the end of February 2016 has met the commitments of a quick and successful...

An overview of proposed changes to the Citizenship Act

An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act was introduced today. The changes in the proposed legislation would provide greater flexibility for applicants trying to meet the requirements for citizenship, and help immigrants obtain citizenship faster. They would also repeal...