Media Roundup

La revue de presse fournit des liens aux articles récents et archivés, à la fois en anglais et en français, sur l’immigration et la diversité lesquels ont été publiés dans les média locaux et nationaux. Il y a également des articles internationaux. Cette section est mise à jour hebdomadairement.


Ottawa Pumps Up Military Role in Citizenship Ceremonies

The Conservative government is strengthening the symbolic power of the military in public life by having a member of the Canadian Forces play a prominent role in citizenship ceremonies. In an operational bulletin issued earlier this year, the Department of Citizenship and Immigration said highlighting the service of members of the armed forces is a way to underline to every new Canadian the rights and responsibilities that come with citizenship.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-pumps-up-military-role-in-citizenship-ceremonies/article2083103/

Coming Into Force of Bill C-35, An Act to Amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Bill C-35, An Act to Amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), comes into force on June 30, 2011. The Bill strengthens the rules governing those who provide immigration advice or representation for a fee or other consideration. Instructions are given to the field on how to process applications during the 120 day transitional period which accompanies the coming into force of this legislation.

https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2011/ob317.asp

Updated Ministerial Instructions: New Cap on Federal Skilled Worker Applications

Effective July 1, 2011, a cap of 10,000 new Foreign Skilled Worker applications, without an offer of arranged employment, will be considered for processing each year. Within the 10,000 cap, a maximum of 500 new applications per occupation will be considered each year.

https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2011/ob318.asp

Study Finds CSIC-Accredited Immigration Consultants Provide Benefits to Canadian Multiculturalism

CSIC-accredited immigration consultants benefit Canadian society by helping Canada attract greater numbers of highly qualified immigrants, according to a study commissioned by the Canadian Migration Institute (CMI).

https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/347596