Local Immigration Partnership Begins Work in St. John’s

Jun 27, 2014 | Press Room

Today at a special event in City Hall, the City of St. John’s officially launched its Local Immigration Partnership. “Our goal is to become a magnet for immigrants,” said Mayor Dennis O’Keefe. “We know that St. John’s has a lot to offer people who may want to live and...

Forty-seven Citizenship Ceremonies Taking Place Across Canada

Jun 25, 2014 | Press Room

June 25, 2014 — Ottawa — Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced that with the help of a new online interactive map, individuals across Canada will be able to find a citizenship ceremony being held on Canada Day in their area. This...

Honouring newcomers’ valuable contributions to Canada

Jun 25, 2014 | Press Room

June 24, 2014 — Toronto, ON — Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander on Tuesday congratulated winners of the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards, which recognize newcomers who have made a strong contribution to their communities since arriving in...

Government welcomes Royal Assent of Bill C-24

Jun 19, 2014 | Press Room

The government celebrates the passage of reforms to the Citizenship Act June 19, 2014 — Ottawa, ON — Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced today that reforms to the Citizenship Act received final passage and Royal Assent. The reforms...