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  by CIC News   from cicnews

How to Apply for Proof of Canadian Citizenship

Canadian citizenship is becoming even more valuable amid growing uncertainty around the world. The pandemic has disrupted all facets of our lives and there is great political uncertainty in developed and developing countries alike. Enter Canadian citizenship. Acquiring Canadian citizenship offers a variety of benefits including being able to live and work in one of […]

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Categories: Canada , Settle , canada citizen , Canadian citizenship , citizen , citizenship , IRCC , Proof of Citizenship , settlement
  by Public Safety Canada   from cic

Ministers Blair, LeBlanc, Fortier, Mendicino, Alghabra, and Member of Parliament Yasir Naqvi to hold a press conference regarding the situation in Ottawa

The Honourable Bill Blair, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable, Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, and Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, will provide an update regarding the situation in Ottawa.
Categories: National News
  by Department of Justice Canada   from cic

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of British Columbia

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.
Categories: National News
  by Transport Canada   from cic

Government of Canada supports Edmonton International Airport with new funding for critical infrastructure projects

As Canada works towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, investments in our airport infrastructure continue to be crucial to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for travellers, workers, and communities. Government of Canada investments also help ensure Canada’s aviation industry is well positioned to recover from the impacts of the pandemic.
Categories: National News
  by Transport Canada   from cic

Government of Canada supports Fort McMurray International Airport with new funding for critical infrastructure projects  

As Canada works towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, investments in our airport infrastructure continue to be crucial to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for travellers, workers, and communities. Government of Canada investments also help ensure Canada’s aviation industry is well positioned to recover from the impacts of the pandemic.
Categories: National News
  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

Minister Champagne maintains the  Competition Act’s merger notification threshold to support a dynamic, fair and resilient economy

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that he is not increasing the transaction-size threshold for the advance notification of mergers for 2022. The threshold remains at its 2021 level of $93 million. This decision not only recognizes the growth of the Canadian economy over the last year but also takes into consideration the ongoing pressures the economy continues to face, including rising inflation. This decision gives the Competition Bureau a greater field of view in its efforts to detect potentially harmful transactions, ensure that they are properly reviewed before taking hold in the marketplace, and help protect Canadian consumers and businesses.
Categories: National News
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Canada’s employment growth slows in January due to Omicron

The surge of Omicron cases in Canada forced businesses to close in January. As a result, Canada lost 200,000 jobs and unemployment rose to 6.5%. Statistics Canada’s newest Labour Force Survey captures Canada’s labour data from the week of January 9 to 15. By then, public health measures included capacity limits in retail stores and […]

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Categories: Canada , Canada employment rate , Canada labour market , Canadian Labour Market , coronavirus , covid , COVID-19 , jobs in Canada , labour force , Labour Force Survey , work in Canada
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How Canada uses personal information collected at the border on immigration applications

Since February 2019, the Entry/Exit Program has allowed the Canadian border to collect basic traveller information and share it with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). IRCC uses the information to verify residency requirements for applications for permanent residence, work permits, study permits, and Canadian citizenship applications. Some programs require applicants to be in Canada for […]

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Categories: Canada , Canada border , Canada Border Service Agency , Canada citizenship , Canada immigration , Canadian immigration , CBSA , entry/exit program , IRCC
  by Department of Finance Canada   from cic

Mandatory Disclosure Rules

Budget 2021 recognized that the lack of timely, comprehensive and relevant information on aggressive tax planning strategies is one of the main challenges faced by tax authorities worldwide. Early access to this information allows tax authorities to respond quickly to tax risks through informed risk assessments, audits and changes to legislation.
Categories: National News
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Canada launches new immigration application tracker for spousal and child sponsorship

Canada has launched an online portal where spousal and child sponsorship applicants can track their immigration application online. The tracker can be found on the government website. It is currently only for people who are applying for spousal, common-law, and dependent child sponsorship. It is available to applicants as well as representatives. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship […]

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Categories: Family , Canada immigration , Canadian immigration , Canadian immigration news , common-law , dependent children , family , family class , Sponsor Spouse
  by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada   from cic

Canada and Province of British Columbia support Stó:lō Nation research and commemoration activities around former residential school sites

Today, David Jimmie, Chief of Squiala First Nation and President of the Stó:lō Nation Chiefs’ Council; the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations; and Murray Rankin, B.C. Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, announced funding totalling $2,027,520.
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