Ottawa, February 22, 2012 – The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement recognizing Losar, the Tibetan New Year.

Ottawa, February 16, 2012 — Legislation to protect the integrity of Canada's immigration system was introduced today by Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney.

Ottawa, February 13, 2012 — The Government of Canada and the Anglican Church today celebrated a joint agreement under which approximately 50 refugee families have been brought to this country from countries such as Afghanistan, Somalia and Iran.

Ottawa, February 09, 2012 - The Come to Canada Wizard, which helps people determine if they are eligible to immigrate to this country, continues to gain popularity among prospective immigrants and newcomers. The Wizard has recorded more than 750,000 visits since it was launched six months ago.

Ottawa, February 1, 2012 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement in celebration of Black History Month:

Ottawa, January 31, 2012 - Due to the continuing violence in Syria, the Visa and Immigration Section at the Canadian Embassy in Damascus is closed and services have been transferred to neighbouring visa offices, Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism announced today.

Ottawa, January 31, 2012 - The Government of Canada is planning to expand and standardize its visa application centre (VAC) network into a new global model, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.

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.

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.

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.

Calgary, January 26, 2012 - The majority of immigrants selected by provinces and territories under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) are succeeding in Canada, according to a newly released study by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).

Ottawa, January 25, 2012 - After the overwhelming success of the Come To Canada wizard, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) today launched yet another tool to better serve partners, service organizations and mission sites around the world.

Toronto, Ontario, January 24, 2012 - Today, on behalf of Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration and Multiculturalism (CIC), Terence Young, M.P., offered congratulations to the Employment Halton office on the occasion of their official opening.

Ottawa, January 20, 2012 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement recognizing the celebration of Korean New Year.

Ottawa, January 20, 2012 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement recognizing the celebration of Têt Nguyên Dán - the Vietnamese New Year.

Ottawa, January 20, 2012 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement recognizing the start of the Chinese New Year.

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.

Ottawa, January 16, 2012 - Citizenship and Immigration Canada has launched a website promoting innovations in the assessment and recognition of foreign worker qualifications.

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.

Ottawa, January 6, 2012 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement condemning the acts of vandalism against a Gatineau mosque this week.

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.

Ottawa, December 23, 2011 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement in celebration of Christmas.

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

Ottawa, December 20, 2011 - Paul Attia has been appointed to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation's Board of Directors for a three-year part-time term, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.

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.

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.

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.

Ottawa, December 15, 2011 - Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today that former Member of Parliament Mario Silva will chair the Task Force for International Cooperation on Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Research (ITF) in 2013.

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.

Ottawa, December 13, 2011 - Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney today announced the expansion of the international visa application centre (VAC) network into West Africa.

Montreal, December 12, 2011 - Speaking notes for The Honourable Jason Kenney, P.C., M.P. Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism on the value of Canadian citizenship

Ottawa, December 9, 2011 - Canada is proposing changes to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program that would help to reduce backlogs and improve processing times, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.

Montreal, December 9, 2011 - The Government of Canada is now investigating 6,500 people from more than 100 countries for fraudulently attempting to gain citizenship or maintain permanent resident status, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.

Ottawa, December 8, 2011 - Yesterday, at the United Nations, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney pledged that Canada would continue its tradition of helping the world's persecuted.

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.

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.

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.

Ottawa, November 25, 2011 - Citizenship and Immigration Canada will make the application process easier while saving $4.2 million over the next three years, by moving more of its business online, Minister Jason Kenney announced today.

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.

Saskatoon, November 25, 2011 - Kelly Block, MP for Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar, on behalf of Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, today announced allocations for settlement funding for Saskatchewan for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.

Winnipeg, November 25, 2011 - Lawrence Toet, MP for Elmwood-Transcona, on behalf of Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, today announced allocations for settlement funding for Manitoba for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.

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

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

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.

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

Ottawa, November 25, 2011 - Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, today announced allocations for federal funding of settlement services in all provinces and territories outside Quebec for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.

Halifax, November 25, 2011 - Scott Armstrong, Member of Parliament for Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, on behalf of Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, today announced allocations for settlement funding for Nova Scotia for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.

Fredericton, November 25, 2011 - The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, on behalf of Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, today announced allocations for settlement funding for New Brunswick for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.

Charlottetown, November 25, 2011 — The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, today announced allocations for settlement funding for Prince Edward Island for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.

Ottawa, November 25, 2011 — Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, today announced allocations for federal funding of settlement services in all provinces and territories outside Quebec for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.