Ottawa, May 14, 2013 - Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today that Marian Sami, LL.B., has been appointed as a Citizenship Judge for the Greater Toronto Area.

Ottawa, May 13, 2013 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, today issued the following statement regarding the removal over the weekend of Mahmoud Mohammad Issa Mohammad.

Mississauga, May 10, 2013 - Citizenship and Immigration Canada will re-open the Parent and Grandparent (PGP) program for new applications on January 2, 2014, by which time the backlog and wait times in the program are expected to have been cut in half.

Ottawa, May 8, 2013 - Plans to expand passport services and make them more convenient and efficient were announced today by Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney and Human Resources and Skills Development Minister Diane Finley.

Ottawa, May 7, 2013 - In 2012, there was a 15 percent increase in immigration under the family class, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.

Ottawa, May 6, 2013 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, made the following statement upon learning that a Canadian permanent resident pleaded guilty of misrepresentation and was handed a $25,000 fine following a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigation.

Ottawa, May 6, 2013 - Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today the appointment of Ms. Jayashree Thatte Bhat, PhD, of Calgary, to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Ottawa, May 5, 2013 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement to mark the celebration of Easter in the Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Churches.

Ottawa, May 3, 2013 - Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will be accepting applications to the new and improved Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) as of May 4, 2013.

Ottawa, May 2, 2013 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, made the following statement following news that the RCMP have arrested and charged a former citizenship judge, an immigration consultant, and the employee of an immigration consultant.

Ottawa, May 1, 2013 - Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today the appointment of James C. McCrae as a part-time Citizenship Judge for Winnipeg.

Ottawa, May 1, 2013 - Newcomers who participate in the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) Program will benefit from $2.6 million in new funding, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced yesterday at a reception hosted by the United States Ambassador David Jacobson.

Ottawa, May 1, 2013 - Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today the appointment of four citizenship judges for the Greater Toronto Area.

Ottawa, May 1, 2013 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement on Asian Heritage Month.

Ottawa, May 1, 2013 - Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today the appointment of Farid Osmane as a full-time citizenship judge for the Montreal area.

Ottawa, April 23, 2013 - Today, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney joined Holocaust survivors from across the country at the National Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony to light candles in memory of the victims of the Holocaust.

Ottawa, April 22, 2013 - This year, close to 70 graduates of the Federal Internship for Newcomers (FIN) Program can look forward to a better shot at success in the Canadian job market, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced at a graduation ceremony in Ottawa today.

Ottawa, April 19, 2013 - New immigrants can now access two new videos at cic.gc.ca to help them navigate their way before and during their first weeks in Canada, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.

Ottawa, April 18, 2013 - The list of 24 occupations that are eligible under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) when it re-opens on May 4, 2013 was released today.

Ottawa, April 15, 2013 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement in celebration of Yom Ha'atzmaut, the anniversary of Israel's Independence.

Ottawa, April 14, 2013 - Ottawa, April 14, 2013 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement recognizing the celebration of Vaisakhi:

Ottawa, April 8, 2013 - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day.