IRCC Immigration Updates

Citizenship

May 23, 2024

Government of Canada introduces legislation for citizenship by descent

Canadian citizenship is highly valued around the world. It provides the right to vote, to run for political office and to hold a Canadian passport. For many immigrants, citizenship is key to integrati…

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Citizenship

May 14, 2024

Citizenship ceremony in Cambridge to mark Citizenship Week

To celebrate Citizenship Week, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 50 of Canada’s newest citizens. Citizenship Judge Rochelle Ivri will preside …

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Citizenship

May 13, 2024

Minister Miller celebrates Citizenship Week and engages with communities across Canada

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement to mark the start of Citizenship Week, which runs from May 13 to 19, 2024:

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Citizenship

May 10, 2024

Citizenship ceremony in Surrey to mark Citizenship Week

To celebrate Citizenship Week, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 40 of Canada’s newest citizens. Citizenship Judge Carol-Ann Hart will preside…

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Citizenship

Feb 27, 2024

Citizenship ceremony to mark Black History Month 2024

To commemorate Black History Month, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 19 of Canada’s newest citizens. The ceremony will be presided by Citizen…

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Citizenship

Jan 22, 2024

Canada will not appeal decision that strikes down first generation limit to Canadian citizenship by descent

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement:

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Citizenship

Nov 30, 2023

Minister Miller to attend citizenship ceremony at Sherbrooke City Hall

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 35 of Canada’s newest citizens from 11 countries at a ceremony at Sherbrooke City Hall. Minister Miller will…

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Citizenship

Feb 10, 2023

Statement for Citizenship Ceremony to Mark Black History Month 2023

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today issued the following statement.

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Citizenship

May 23, 2022

Minister Fraser celebrates Citizenship Week

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today issued the following statement to mark the start of Citizenship Week, which runs from May 23 to 29, 2022

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Citizenship

Jan 01, 2022

Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the first Canadian Citizenship Act

“Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Canadian Citizenship Act, a major moment in Canada’s history and a milestone on our journey to full independence and nationhood. Before the Act, the people of …

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Citizenship

Dec 06, 2021

Reclaiming Indigenous names on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada identity documents

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched a process for Indigenous peoples, residential school survivors and their families to reclaim their Indigenous names on replacement pass…

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Citizenship

Nov 24, 2021

There’s a new regulator of immigration and citizenship consultants. What does this mean?

On November 23, 2021, the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants officially opened.

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