Highlights 4 out of 5 are Canadian citizens through the naturalization process Of Canada’s 33.1 million people, 91.2% are citizens either by naturalization or by birth. The remaining 8.8% of people in Canada are non-Canadians, meaning either temporary residents or permanent residents. Every 4 out of 5 eligible immigrants, whichRead More →
If you are a newcomer to Canada but hope to eventually settle permanently, then you will need to take care of the Canadian citizenship test at some point. This is a mandatory test for anyone between the ages of 18 and 54 wishing to become a Canadian citizen. And let’sRead More →
Ottawa, Oct 19 (IANS) Canada aims to grant citizenship to 300,000 people in the 2022-2023 fiscal year, a move likely to benefit many Indians. The memo from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recommends processing a total of 285,000 decisions and 300,000 new citizens by March 31, 2023. A decisionRead More →
Canada will grant citizenship to 300,000 people in the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The memo from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) set the target for the number of new citizens Canada will welcome by March 31. The IRCC memo was written by the Operations, Planning and Performance division of Immigration,Read More →
Content of the article The leader of the Toronto Raptors wants to become a Canadian citizen. Fred VanVleet went on the Ball Don’t Stop podcast and said as much. Content of the article “I’m definitely a Canadian, an honorary Canadian,” VanVleet said. “I think I’m going to work to getRead More →
The Honorable Canadian Fred VanVleet will one day soon be a certified citizen. The 28-year-old point guard recently appeared on the Ball Don’t Stop podcast and mentioned that he was working on getting his documents in order to become an official citizen of the Great White North. [email protected] is workingRead More →
It’s been a big week for Caroline Josephson. The retired teacher will turn 75 on Wednesday, but she has an appointment with the mayor of Winnipeg first. Josephson is one of five people to receive the Mayor’s Volunteer Service Award as part of the 39th Annual Volunteer Awards. Mayor BrianRead More →
Each year, thousands of immigrants across the country eagerly await the privilege of reading the oath of Canadian citizenship. Since the death of Canada’s head of state, Queen Elizabeth II, many aspiring Canadian citizens have wondered how the loss will be reflected in the oath of Canadian citizenship, since theRead More →
Queen Elizabeth II has been officially recognized as the monarch of Canada, a role that will now be assumed by her successor, King Charles III. – Reuters file photo By Priya Kulasagaran Friday 09 Sep 2022 12:03 MYT PETALING JAYA, September 9 — A Canadian citizenship ceremony has been temporarilyRead More →
A group of new Canadian citizens may have been the first to swear allegiance to King Charles III. Their virtual citizenship ceremony was delayed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. A Canadian citizenship ceremony was delayed on Thursday as officials determined who to swear allegiance to afterRead More →
In an effort to make the citizenship and immigration process faster and smoother, the Canadian government launched new online services this month. According to CIC News, “Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has introduced new online services across Canada’s immigration system, aimed at improving the client experience and reducing backlogs.” Recently, FraserRead More →
Despite his Canadian passport, actor Akshay Kumar has revealed that he pays all his taxes in India. Image source – Google Actor Akshay Kumar was recently asked about his citizenship in an interview. He had a series of unsuccessful films this year, including Bachchhan Paandey, Samrat Prithviraj and Raksha Bandhan.Read More →
Akshay Kumar is known as Canada Kumar. He is repeatedly trolled by pronouncing this name. However, Akshay pays the highest tax every year. In 2019, Akshay learned that he had Canadian citizenship and therefore did not vote in the Lok Sabha elections. The actor had also confided that he alsoRead More →
Akshay Kumar is often fired by netizens about his Canadian citizenship, even though he has never hidden or denied having a Canadian passport. Although Khiladi Kumar doesn’t care about online trolling, he recently revealed he was considering a move to Canada after delivering 14-15 flops in a row. ALSO READRead More →
Akshay Kumar gave many hits but had a series of flops this year with Raksha Bandhan, Samrat Prithviraj, and Bachchan Pandey. The actor was recently asked about his citizenship in a recent interview. Moreover, he is often accused of holding Canadian citizenship, and this question is usually raised when AkshayRead More →
Express press service HYDERABAD: Prashanth Reddy from Hyderabad, who intended to live abroad, returned to live with his parents when he saw how badly they needed care. This motivated him to start an organization, Anvayaa Kin Care, to help more people like his parents. “When I was living away fromRead More →
Mexico City– In recent years, Canada has ranked among the top destinations for Mexicans and Latin Americans looking to improve their quality of life. Regardless of how you live in this country, because of the jobs or the salary that is paid there, many people have decided to pack theirRead More →
It is possible to obtain Canadian residency in a few easy steps. All applicants must meet 5 requirements that the government imposes to obtain this document This recognizes their stay in the country and provides them with certain benefits. What are the benefits of Canadian residency? The benefits of residenceRead More →
A chance question in a conversation between two veterans led a 103-year-old Oak Bay resident to obtain his Canadian citizenship. Sidney resident Kenny Podmore arrived at Carleton House on a sunny summer morning in 2021 to donate to John Hillman’s chosen charity. Hillman walked laps of the courtyard of theRead More →
A chance question in a conversation between two veterans led a 103-year-old Oak Bay resident to obtain his Canadian citizenship. Sidney resident Kenny Podmore arrived at Carleton House on a sunny summer morning in 2021 to donate to John Hillman’s chosen charity. Hillman walked laps of the courtyard of theRead More →
A chance question in a conversation between two veterans led a 103-year-old Oak Bay resident to obtain his Canadian citizenship. Sidney resident Kenny Podmore arrived at Carleton House on a sunny summer morning in 2021 to donate to John Hillman’s chosen charity. Hillman walked laps of the courtyard of theRead More →
Posted July 7, 2022 1:00 PM EDT No matter where you were born, if your parent was a first-generation Canadian when you were born, you can apply for proof of citizenship. Proof of citizenship is a standardized document issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that provides definitive proofRead More →
Posted July 1, 2022 at 12:14 p.m. EDT Americans born to first-generation Canadian citizens may qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent. In order to prove that you are eligible for citizenship, you must apply for proof of citizenship. You can apply at any age and you are still eligible ifRead More →
Posted June 28, 2022 6:23 a.m. EDT Updated June 28, 2022 at 7:47 a.m. EDT The Canadian government needs more time to deliver on its promise to waive citizenship fees for applicants. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser made the revelation during a recent interview with CIC News in Toronto. The CanadianRead More →
Posted June 2, 2022 1:00 PM EDT Updated June 7, 2022 9:26 a.m. EDT June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate gender and sexual diversity and recognize the unique struggles faced by marginalized groups. Although Canadian law now makes it illegal to discriminate against people because of their sexualRead More →
Posted June 1, 2022 6:42 a.m. EDT Then you want to become a Canadian citizen! You have made an excellent choice. Canada is known for its many world-class offerings, such as universal health care, hockey, and ketchup-flavored potato chips. It is also welcoming to newcomers, with more than 20% ofRead More →
Posted May 17, 2022 1:00 PM EDT Although there are several ways to become a Canadian citizen, if you are unsure you may wish to obtain proof of citizenship. This document provides definitive proof that you are a Canadian citizen and can be used to apply for a Canadian passport.Read More →
During the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022, the global audience was surprised by the composition of the Chinese men’s and women’s hockey teams. In both teams, the majority of members were recently naturalized Chinese players from Canada, the United States and other countries. According to the rules of the InternationalRead More →
The country may be collapsing. Canadian citizenship is under attack. Over the past 20 years, public engagement with Canada seems to be waning. With billions of dollars in pandemic emergency aid and promises of nearly free child care, a targeted dental program, new investments in housing and health care, andRead More →
Reading time: 4 minutes Canadian citizenship is under attack. Over the past 20 years, public engagement with Canada seems to be waning. With billions of dollars in pandemic emergency aid and promises of nearly free child care, a targeted dental program, new investments in housing and health care, and aRead More →
Posted April 14, 2022 9:00 a.m. EDT More than 85% of Canadian immigrants become citizens, one of the highest rates in the world. The benefits of Canadian citizenship include the ability to live permanently in one of the most peaceful and economically, socially and politically stable societies in the world,Read More →
A woke Australian writes an opinion piece in CBC complaining about how he became a Canadian citizen while peddling false information about Canada’s citizenship and immigration process. It’s Fake News Friday on the Candice Malcolm Show, and Candice is joined by True North producer Harrison Faulkner to break down allRead More →
By Ken Coates, April 8, 2022 Canadian citizenship is under attack. Over the past 20 years, public engagement with Canada seems to be waning. With billions of dollars in pandemic emergency aid and promises of nearly free child care, a targeted dental program, new investments in housing and health care,Read More →
Posted April 5, 2022 9:00 a.m. EDT There are a number of good reasons for moving from permanent residency to Canadian citizenship. Beyond the security and pride that comes with citizenship, there are certain benefits not available to permanent residents. Here are five benefits of obtaining Canadian citizenship. Schedule aRead More →
Bob Mackin Mexican media are abuzz over the citizenship of the mining union leader who lived 12 years in exile in the Lower Mainland before returning home to become a senator. Napoleon Gomez Urrutia fled north in 2006 and became a Canadian in 2014. In February 2018 he was appointedRead More →
Posted March 25, 2022 9:00 a.m. EDT There are significant advantages to being a Canadian citizen. You have the ability to live permanently in a country with a stable economy, society and political environment. This includes access to plenty of job opportunities, universal healthcare, high-quality education for your children, andRead More →
When it comes to celebrities, Canada has so much talent that represents the True North in music, TV, film and more – but there are celebrities you might be surprised to learn hold the Canadian citizenship. Many know that Ryan Reynolds, Justin Bieber, Simu Liu and Drake are proudly Canadian,Read More →
Earlier today, Triathlon Today published an article about World Triathlon and its relationship with the Super League Triathlon (SLT), which will host the next series of Esports World Championships. One of SLT’s co-founders is Leonid Boguslavsky (pictured, right, above, with Super League co-founders Michael Dhulst and Chris McCormack), who hasRead More →
PDF flyer: CE – Citizenship Class 2022 HWDSB Continuing Education offers in-person and online courses for Canadian citizenship preparation. The citizenship preparation course emphasizes the knowledge and language skills necessary for the Canadian citizenship test. Different sessions are offered for the 2021-2022 academic year: Session 1: April 5 to JuneRead More →
One of the main requirements for obtaining Canadian citizenship is that you must have been physically present in the country for three out of the last five years. To check if you are eligible for immigration, Click here According to the Citizenship Act of Canada, for each day the personRead More →
Posted Feb 7, 2022 8:29 a.m. EST Updated Feb 7, 2022 10:29 a.m. EST Canadian citizenship becomes even more valuable in a context of growing uncertainty in the world. The pandemic has disrupted every facet of our lives and there is great political uncertainty in both developed and developing countries.Read More →
Significant delays in the approval process to become Canadian citizens due to staffing shortages and widespread travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic have forced some immigrants to wait almost two years to take the oath. Added wait times are now impacting hopeful Canadians like Amani Kaman. who immigrated toRead More →
Four years ago, a small group of British Columbians helped a friend flee the war in Syria. When the former refugee became a citizen, a friend was banned from attending the ceremony. I cried tears of joy. A friend of mine who left the destruction and despair of Aleppo, Syria,Read More →
Faridah Nankya and her three daughters are forever grateful to become Canadian citizens. Faridah and her daughters Nayla, 16, Niesha, 14, and Nessa, 6, who live in Chemainus, officially took the oath of citizenship last Thursday during a Zoom ceremony. “I’m lucky to be part of this community and toRead More →
Faridah Nankya and her three daughters are forever grateful to become Canadian citizens. Faridah and her daughters Nayla, 16, Niesha, 14, and Nessa, 6, who live in Chemainus, officially took the oath of citizenship last Thursday during a Zoom ceremony. “I’m lucky to be part of this community and toRead More →
Faridah Nankya and her three daughters are forever grateful to become Canadian citizens. Faridah and her daughters Nayla, 16, Niesha, 14, and Nessa, 6, who live in Chemainus, officially took the oath of citizenship last Thursday during a Zoom ceremony. “I’m lucky to be part of this community and toRead More →
Faridah Nankya and her three daughters are forever grateful to become Canadian citizens. Faridah and her daughters Nayla, 16, Niesha, 14, and Nessa, 6, who live in Chemainus, officially took the oath of citizenship last Thursday during a Zoom ceremony. “I’m lucky to be part of this community and toRead More →
Faridah Nankya and her three daughters are forever grateful to become Canadian citizens. Faridah and her daughters Nayla, 16, Niesha, 14, and Nessa, 6, who live in Chemainus, officially took the oath of citizenship last Thursday during a Zoom ceremony. “I’m lucky to be part of this community and toRead More →
Faridah Nankya and her three daughters are forever grateful to become Canadian citizens. Faridah and her daughters Nayla, 16, Niesha, 14, and Nessa, 6, who live in Chemainus, officially took the oath of citizenship last Thursday during a Zoom ceremony. “I’m lucky to be part of this community and toRead More →
Posted January 24, 2022 8:00 AM EST One of the eligibility criteria to become a Canadian citizen is that you must have been physically present in Canada for three out of the last five years. Among other criteria, if you are 18 or older, you must have been in CanadaRead More →
VANCOUVER – Frustration is growing among many Canadian permanent residents who wish to become citizens. McLaughlin on Your Side has received complaints that it takes up to two years or more to process citizenship applications. Janelle Hurrell, who works behind the scenes in Vancouver’s film industry, is nervous as herRead More →
OTTAWA (ON), January 1, 2022 /CNW/ – The Honorable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement: “Today marks 75and anniversary of the Canadian citizenship lawa major moment in from Canada history and a milestone on our path to full independence and nationhood. Before the ActtheRead More →
Citizenship by investment is one of the most fluid and important concepts today. The main reason the idea has gained such acceptance is because of the promising opportunities it brings. Like many countries, Canada has in recent years become a hotspot for immigrants from all over the world. Whether it’sRead More →
I wonder if anyone can help shed some light on my question. I was born in the 1950s in the United States to an American father and a Canadian mother. At that time I was considered a simple American citizen, but in the 70s I applied and was able toRead More →
Chandigarh Police said Monday they had no knowledge of Canadian citizenship taken by an accused police inspector in the Area 37 property seizure case ThroughHT correspondent, Chandigarh Chandigarh police said on Monday they had no knowledge of Canadian citizenship taken by a police inspector charged in the Area 37 propertyRead More →
Content of the article Former Syrian refugee Saad Al Abrahim and nine of his children were sworn in as Canadian citizens in a virtual ceremony Dec. 8 that the family attended from the Port Elgin police station meeting room. The family left war-torn Syria six years ago and settled inRead More →
Posted December 3, 2021 8:00 AM EST Canada’s online citizenship application portal is open to people who have representatives, but representatives will not be able to apply on their behalf until next year. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has expanded its online portal to include applications from applicants whoRead More →
tiringsaid Muhammad Khalil with a sigh. This Mauritian family man arrived in Canada in 2015 with his wife and four daughters, apparently in despair due to these delays and the lack of information from the Canadian Immigration Service. ” Becoming Canadian is our dream. Its very important for us. WeRead More →
Posted on November 6, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. EDT Updated November 8, 2021 10:15 a.m. EST Canada is now accepting online applications for proof of citizenship. Using the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) online portal, you can submit your application, pay the fees and send any supporting documents. ThereRead More →
Source: unsplash.com Canada is one of the best places to live in the world. This country is said to have incredible job opportunities no matter what field you find yourself in, a high quality lifestyle, and just stunning landscapes and fascinating cities. Almost half a million people settle in thisRead More →
Hong Kong actor Nicholas Tse, star of recent Chinese action blockbuster raging firesays he is renouncing his Canadian citizenship amid widespread skepticism in mainland China of local celebrities of foreign nationality. Over the weekend, while raging fire soared to $175 million at the Chinese box office, Tse told a CCTVRead More →
BEIJING — Hong Kong-born actor Nicholas Tse has applied to renounce his Canadian citizenship, he revealed in an interview with Chinese state broadcaster China Central Television on Sunday (September 5). “I was browsing reviews of my recent movie Raging Fire when I saw some questioning my nationality, saying I wasRead More →
Nicholas Tse says he’s renouncing his Canadian citizenship, as Chinese pop stars come under fire for holding foreign passports. Photo: Li Buluan/Imaginechina via AP Hong Kong star Nicholas Tse has announced he is renouncing his Canadian citizenship, as rising nationalism and a government crackdown on the entertainment industry fuel criticismRead More →
Hong Kong actor Nicholas Tse has revealed he has applied to renounce his Canadian citizenship amid growing concerns over China’s crackdown on celebrity culture. The 41-year-old actor shared China Central Television: “I was browsing the reviews of my recent film raging fire when I saw that some questioned my nationality,Read More →
Last updated on September 2, 2021 Canada Online citizenship The application website is now live and allows eligible permanent residents to apply to become citizens with a few mouse clicks. “The new online application is user-friendly,” boasts Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on its website. “For example, you canRead More →
Canadian Immigration News: Eligible permanent residents of Canada can apply to become citizens with just a few mouse clicks now that the online citizenship application website is live. “The new online application is user-friendly,” boasts Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on its website. “For example, you can now saveRead More →
We will all feel a sense of belonging in our lives, and that sense of belonging comes from a number of different things – our friends, our family, the places we have lived and the hobbies we have enjoyed. that have connected us to people. However, one of the strongestRead More →
“This test does very little to make immigrants better Canadians and therefore should be changed or dropped,” reads reader OrilliaMatters accepts letters to the editor ([email protected]). This letter follows an article titled “A decolonized citizenship ceremony is a step towards reconciliation”, published on August 8.********************I obtained Canadian citizenship a fewRead More →
National President of the National Democratic Congress, Mr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Speaker, Mr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, has expressed his shock at the verdict of a Cape Coast High Court which nullified the Assin North 2020 parliamentary elections. The court, presided over by JudgeRead More →
Daniel is a first generation Canadian. His parents came to Canada from Chile in the 1970s, when this country was ruled by a military dictatorship and its grandparents and great-grandparents were all immigrants and refugees. Adrienne clarkson, ICC Co-Chair said, “Daniel’s family history and professional experience as a successful activistRead More →
Posted on June 28, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. EDT Updated June 28, 2021, 2:50 p.m. EDT Over 80 percent of Canadian permanent residents apply for citizenship when they become eligible. So what are the factors that make Canadian citizenship so desirable? Each person’s situation will vary. There are external factorsRead More →
Sharon Nyangweso says she first heard of Indigenous peoples in Canada when she was eight years old. Her family had just moved to Canada for her mother’s job at the Kenyan High Commission in Ottawa. At one of the gatherings, a guest approached his mother upon learning that they hadRead More →
Sharon Nyangweso says she first heard about Indigenous peoples in Canada when she was eight years old. Her family had just moved to Canada for her mother’s work at the Kenya High Commission in Ottawa. At one of the gatherings, a guest approached her mother when she learned that theyRead More →
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Sharon Nyangweso says she first heard of Indigenous peoples in Canada when she was eight years old. Her family had just moved to Canada for her mother’s job at the Kenyan High Commission in Ottawa. At one of the gatherings, a guest approached his mother upon learning that they hadRead More →
In March 2020, Minakshi believed her path to Canadian citizenship was drawing to a close, as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada set a date for her review. Then the world changed before his eyes on March 11, exactly one week before his scheduled citizenship test, as the World Health OrganizationRead More →
Desautel was charged with hunting without a license in contravention of s. 11 (1) of the British Columbia Wildlife Act, and also hunted big game without being a resident of British Columbia. He claimed an aboriginal right to hunt for ritual purposes on the traditional territory of his Sinixt ancestorsRead More →
There is new momentum in Canada to offer citizenship to dissident Saudi blogger Raif Badawi, which would in theory grant him new legal protections in his home country, where he has been imprisoned since 2012. In 2014, Badawi was sentenced to 10 years in prison. , including time already served,Read More →
Breadcrumb Links News Canadian politics Canada Badawi’s wife, Ensaf Haidar, came to Canada as a refugee, and she and their three children are now Canadian citizens living in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Publication date : March 17, 2021 • March 17, 2021 • 4 minute read • 27 comments Activists demonstrate outsideRead More →
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Yaseen Alshehadat said he carefully followed each step to complete his citizenship test, scanning photo ID and taking a selfie with his computer camera, before taking the online test in late February. The Mississauga man was relieved when he immediately received an email from the Immigration Department congratulating him onRead More →
Posted December 26, 2020 at 4:00 a.m. EST A recent Department of Immigration self-assessment highlights areas where Canadian citizenship processes could be improved. The report, released in November, revealed findings and recommendations from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on how to address issues with the citizenship program. Currently, permanentRead More →