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12 Aug 11
Improvements to Canadian visa services announced by PM
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced improvements to visa services and the opening of a Visa Application Centre in Costa Rica, which will make Canada an even more attractive destination for Costa Rican travellers.
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15 Jul 11
Federal minister seeks input on Canadian immigration levels
In an effort to get national feedback on Canadian immigration issues, the Federal Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister, Jason Kenney, has launched a series of consultations across the country.
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28 Jun 11
Royal couple to witness Canada Day immigration ceremony
As part of their visit to Canada, Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge will attend a Canadian immigration ceremony at the Canadian Museum of Civilization on Canada Day this Friday.
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13 Jun 11
South Korean family's Canada immigration ordeal almost resolved
The deportation order of a South Korean family may soon be lifted following reports that the Canadian immigration department is liaising with the family's provincial government to resolve the situation.
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23 May 11
Canada immigration minister announces reintroduction of anti-human smuggling law
An openly anti-Islamic Dutch MP, Geert Wilders, has caused controversy with his call for individuals from Muslim nations to be banned from migrating to Canada.
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16 May 11
Former migration director calls for Canadian immigration boost
Robert Vineberg, a former Director of Federal-Provincial Relations at Immigration Canada, is now calling on the Canadian government to "start talking about how to make the policy changes necessary to responsibly increase Canada's annual immigration intake".
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09 May 11
Anti-Islamic Dutch MP calls for Canada immigration ban on Muslims
An openly anti-Islamic Dutch MP, Geert Wilders, has caused controversy with his call for individuals from Muslim nations to be banned from migrating to Canada.
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26 Apr 11
Canadian political parties reveal stance on Canada immigration
With Canada's Conservative government announcing in February that over 280,000 immigrants arrived in Canada in 2010 (the highest number in 57 years), each of the major Canadian political parties has been questioned over their stances on immigration.
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13 Apr 11
British former MP George Galloway sues Canadian Immigration minister
Outspoken former British Member of Parliament and Vice President of the Stop the War Coalition George Galloway filed a legal claim against Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney and assistant Alykhan Velshi on Tuesday.
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08 Apr 11
Concerns raised over proposed changes to Canada's refugee policy
A letter from Jason Kenney, Canadian Immigration Minister, sent to non-profit organisations that sponsor refugees, revealed plans to reduce the number of refugees Canadians will be able to sponsor under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program.
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25 Mar 11
Canadian Immigration partner with New Zealand to prevent fraud
International efforts to combat immigration fraud have been strengthened following the signing of an information-sharing initiative with New Zealand and Canada.
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