Ottawa – Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement: “Canadian citizenship is highly valued around the world. As Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, I’m committed to making the citizenship process as fair and transparent as possible. The Citizenship Act currently includes a “first-generation limit” to citizenship by descent, which means that children born abroad to …
Ottawa – Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement for Fraud Prevention Month: “March is Fraud Prevention Month, a time to address the harms caused by immigration fraud both to people seeking a new life in Canada and to the integrity of our immigration system. “Fraudsters take advantage of hopeful applicants with false promises, and …
Ottawa—Canada remains deeply concerned about the catastrophic conditions faced by people in Gaza. While it is extremely difficult for people to exit Gaza at this time, Canada is making sure the necessary supports are in place for Gazans as they start to arrive in our country. Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that Palestinians who have arrived in Canada …
Ottawa – David J. McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, and Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, provided key updates on the impacts of recent measures to reinforce the integrity of our shared border with the United-States (U.S.) and our immigration system. These ongoing efforts include Canada’s Border Plan, released in December 2024. Together, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada …
Ottawa – Canada marked five years since the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (Flight PS752), a sombre commemoration of indefensible actions. Fifty-five Canadian citizens and 30 Canadian permanent residents were among the 176 people killed in this tragedy. Canada and its partners in the International Coordination and Response Group— Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom—continue to call on …
Ontario – As announced by the Government of Canada as part of Canada’s Border Plan, work and study permits will no longer be provided to flagpolers at a port of entry, effective December 23 at 11:59 pm ET. Flagpoling occurs when foreign nationals who hold temporary resident status in Canada, leave Canada and, after a visit to the United States or …
Ottawa—The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening the integrity of the country’s immigration system and bringing some of the world’s best and brightest to work in Canada. As part of ongoing efforts to prevent and reduce fraud, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that Express Entry candidates will no longer receive additional points for …
Ottawa – Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, along with Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, released Canada’s Border Plan. Backed by an investment of $1.3 billion and built around five pillars, this plan will bolster border security, strengthen our immigration system …
Ottawa – Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship made the following statement to celebrate National Francophone Immigration Week: “Today, we are proud to mark the launch of the 12th edition of National Francophone Immigration Week, under the theme ‘Our Heritage for Tomorrow.’ This week is an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of Francophone newcomers to Canada’s culture and …
Ottawa—The situation in Lebanon remains volatile and unpredictable due to violent and intensifying clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, including daily rocket and missile fire as well as air strikes. As conditions continue to worsen, the Government of Canada remains fully engaged and is focused on the safety and security of Canadians in the region. Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees …
