Minister Kenney announces Citizenship Judge appointments
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Ottawa, December 20, 2011 - Joyce Frustaglio has been appointed as a Citizenship Judge in Toronto (St. Clair office) and Ted Salci has been appointed as a Citizenship Judge in Niagara Falls, both for three-year part-time terms, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.

Up, up and away: Parent and Grandparent Super Visa takes flight today
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Ottawa, December 1, 2011 - The first applications for the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa will be accepted today, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced.

Minister Kenney issues statement commemorating the Holodomor
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Ottawa, November 25, 2011 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Holodomor.

First Parent and Grandparent Super Visa issued two weeks after launch
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Ottawa, December 19, 2011 - The first Parent and Grandparent Super Visa has already been issued, Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism announced today.

Minister Kenney congratulates the RCMP for laying charges in fraud case
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Ottawa, January 19, 2012 - Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney commended the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) today for their efforts in tackling residence fraud in the citizenship and immigration program.

Minister Kenney issues statement recognizing the Republic Day of India
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Ottawa, January 26, 2012 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement recognizing the celebration of India's Republic Day.

Ministers Kenney and Baird issue statement on the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of t..
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Ottawa, January 27, 2012 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, and The Honourable John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement on the 7th annual UN International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust.

Minister Kenney issues statement congratulating filmmakers
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Ottawa, December 29, 2011 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement congratulating the success of the film Breakaway.

Minister Kenney commends the RCMP for laying charges in citizenship fraud case
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Ottawa, December 16, 2011 - Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney recognized the efforts of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) today in tackling residence fraud in the citizenship and immigration program.

Minister Kenney announces important change for live-in caregivers
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Ottawa, December 15, 2011 - Live-in caregivers will be able to get open work permits about 18 months sooner, thanks to a processing change announced today by Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney.

Super Visa earning rave reviews
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Ottawa, November 28, 2011 - Starting December 1, people all over the world can go to a Canadian visa office and apply for a Parent and Grandparent Super Visa.

Government of Canada announces increased settlement funding for British Columbia
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Vancouver, December 5, 2011 - Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, today announced allocations for settlement funding for British Columbia for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.

Minister Kenney announces increased settlement funding for the Northwest Territories
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Ottawa, November 25, 2011 - Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, today announced allocations for settlement funding for the Northwest Territories for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.

Minister Kenney issues statement marking the celebration of Christmas by Orthodox Christians and Ea..
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Ottawa, January 6, 2012 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement to mark the celebration of Christmas by Christians observing the Julian calendar.

Canadian visa applicants flouting new immigration laws
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

A Canadian federal anti-fraud unit has revealed that 22% of Chinese applicants misrepresented their credentials on new Canadian immigration rules passed in 2008.

Canadian visa programme promoted with tourism campaign
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

After Canada was granted Approved Destination Status (ADS) by China in 2009 and Canada implemented two new Canadian visa programmes, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has now launched a new marketing campaign intended to attract more tourists to Canada.

Minister Kenney issues statement celebrating Chanukah
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Ottawa, December 20, 2011 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement in celebration of Chanukah.

Government of Canada supports project aimed at fostering intercultural awareness
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Calgary, January 26, 2012 - Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney, today announced financial support for a photographic exhibit honouring Muslim Albanians who rescued Jews during the Holocaust. The exhibit tells the moving story of how the Besa, a code of honour in Albanian culture, guided their courageous actions.