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CIC transfers Metropolis to Carleton University: Carleton Becomes Hub of Immigration Research with Addition of Metropolis

Ottawa, May 29, 2012 - Citizenship and Immigration Canada and Carleton University have signed an agreement to transfer the Metropolis Secretariat to Carleton where it will continue its work in the field of international migration and population diversity.

Minister Kenney - Address to the Empire Club

Toronto, May 25, 2012 - Good day and thank you all for being here. It is a great pleasure to be in Toronto to speak with you today. I would like to thank the Empire Club for providing this forum, and for the work they do in promoting discussion and debate about issues of public interest.

New rules to crack down on crooked representatives

Toronto, May 25, 2012 - New rules making it easier to investigate the professional or ethical misconduct of an immigration representative are now in effect, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Jason Kenney announced today.

Minister Kenney Announces Advisory Council Members for International Task Force on Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Research

Ottawa, May 23, 2012 - Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Jason Kenney announced today the names of the members of the Advisory Council for the International Task Force for International Cooperation on Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Research (ITF).

Minister Kenney announces winner of 2012 Paul Yuzyk Award for Multiculturalism

St. John's, Newfoundland, May 23, 2012 - Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney today named Bridget Foster of St. John's, Newfoundland, as the recipient of the 2012 Paul Yuzyk Award for Multiculturalism.

New Canadians celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall

Saint John, New Brunswick, May 21, 2012 - Thirteen people became Canada's newest citizens today in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.

Minister Kenney commends CBSA for immigration fraud investigation

Ottawa, May 18, 2012 - Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney offered his appreciation today to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for their ongoing efforts to investigate fraud in Canada's immigration system.

Parent and Grandparent Super Visa a great success

Ottawa, May 18, 2012 - More than 3,500 Parent and Grandparent Super Visa applications have now been approved since the Super Visa was introduced on December 1, 2011, with an overall approval rate of 83 percent, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.

Government of Canada statement on arrests of alleged organizers of the MV Sun Sea

Ottawa, May 15, 2012 - The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism today made the following statement following new arrests in the MV Sun Sea case.

Minister Kenney issues statement marking the anniversary of the Repeal of The Chinese Immigration Act

Ottawa, May 14, 2012 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, rose in the House of Commons today and made the following statement marking the anniversary of the repeal of The Chinese Immigration Act.

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Nikkei Jay replied to Frank Compton's discussion Kenney Pledges to Close Lost Canadians "Loophole"
"Though were the 'grants' issued considered a loophole? Many of us were born to a parent who was subject to differential treatment i.e my dad and his cousin who got full citizenship and my dad got a grant despite it being possibly illegal…"
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Nikkei Jay posted a status
"Following Jackies Case where do we look for the timeline of decisions:…"
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Nikkei Jay replied to Frank Compton's discussion Lost Canadians Court Case
"I have been looking at where to find the route as to how this all works too Jorge.. Some cases take years- so I wonder how long it will take in this situation..Hmm the mind boggles"
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Nikkei Jay replied to Nikkei Jay's discussion Should I apply for my Citizenship or wait for the courts ?
"Can anyone help?"
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Nikkei Jay replied to Nikkei Jay's discussion Uncle a Citizen since 2009 - How to get His Mothers Birth Cert
"Thank you Stew and Frank, this has been really helpful my uncle will be pleased! Thanks again Nikkei "
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Frank Compton replied to Nikkei Jay's discussion Uncle a Citizen since 2009 - How to get His Mothers Birth Cert
"The occupations that can serve as a Guarantor are on the form.  They include: doctor, dentist, lawyer, bank manager, veterinarian, social worker, teacher, school principal, chartered accountant, engineer, and minister of…"
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Stewart Ruskin replied to Nikkei Jay's discussion Uncle a Citizen since 2009 - How to get His Mothers Birth Cert
"Nikkei, Each province has a different set of rules , my Dad was born in Manitoba and I didn't have to run this set of hoops. My wife's Dad left Canada as a small child. my wife used a physician as her guarantor and in the letter said she…"
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Nikkei Jay replied to Nikkei Jay's discussion Uncle a Citizen since 2009 - How to get His Mothers Birth Cert
"Amazing! Thank you Stewart for the heads up! I know He said He was having trouble...and He will have more it seems as His Mum (my Nan's Sister) moved to the UK during school age after their Mother got home sick (they were in Canada 15 years…"
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Lost Canadians Court Case 11 Replies

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Perhaps of help to 2nd generation

My French grandmother's family in Canada goes back to the 1630s. My grandfather was First Nations, born outside of Winnipeg. My mother was born in Canada in 1911. Later she moved to the US and in 1930 married a US citizen. After I was born, she became a US citizen. In 2011, my application for my Canadian citizenship certificate was denied. I was told that my mother had lost her status as a British subject when she married my father. She not only was "never a Canadian citizen," but also was…

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Posted by Judith Frank on March 22, 2012 at 9:35am — 7 Comments

Liz, yes, second generation are those children born outside Canada to a Canadian citizen. Richard

Liz,

yes, second generation are those children born outside Canada to a Canadian citizen.

Richard

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Posted by Richard Alexander Currie on January 4, 2012 at 5:23am — 2 Comments

Question on citizenship

My buddy was born USA in '68. Her mother born Canada in '42, moved to USA after Jan 1 1947 and became citizen on USA in 1960 and married a Yank.

 

Is my buddy a Canadian?? :>

Posted by Sally Matthews on October 24, 2011 at 3:21am — 1 Comment

Big question

I have been searching online for an answer for this and found this website, here is my situation

I was born in 1980 in the states and have lived in the states since.  My mom was born in Val'dor, Canada and after a little research and the Canada cizitizen packet being completed two weeks ago I have come up with a few questions.

1.  I currenlty live in Gerogia in the United States and once my citizenship is approved I wanted to move myself and family to Vancover and was wondering…

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Posted by Joseph R on September 27, 2011 at 11:43am — 2 Comments

citizenship

i was born in january of 1963

given up for adoption an was adopted in late 1963 by an american couple and now a usa citizen.

am i still considered a canadian citizen and dual citizenship.

also would my kids be also.

how can i get proof and documents i need.

  thaks to whoever can help...

 

Posted by jon thobe on August 29, 2011 at 2:23pm — 1 Comment

 
 
 

Canada News

Tornado rips through Quebec community, uprooting trees and damaging homes

TROIS-RIVIERES, Que. - Residents in Trois-Rivieres, Que., spent Labour Day cleaning up after a small tornado ripped through the city Sunday night.

Tornado rips through Quebec community, uprooting trees and damaging homes

TROIS-RIVIERES, Que. - Residents in Trois-Rivieres, Que., spent Labour Day cleaning up after a small tornado ripped through the city Sunday night.

Labour leaders say fight to stem job losses under Tory budget plan is priority

photo HALIFAX - Staving off deep job cuts and protecting workers' rights will be the main battlefronts for labour groups in the coming months, union leaders said Monday as they gear up for widespread losses in the public sector.


9/11 security fallout still a headache for truckers

photo B.C.'s trucking industry is still struggling to recover from the security changes wrought 10 years ago after the Sept. 11 attacks, thousands of kilometres away.


Slain Manitoba woman remembered

As the hunt for Nancy Swenty's killer continues, hundreds of people join her friends and family in Fisher Branch, Man., to celebrate her life.

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