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Canadian Citizenship Test - A Brief Overview
The Canadian Citizenship Test is a "knows about Canada" test required by
the Canadian citizenship applicants that are between the ages 18 and 54.
The test is run by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and is required as
part of the Canadian citizenship application process. The test is available in
both official languages including French and English.
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Canada Celebrated World Refugee Day with a Special Theme
On June 20, 2008 Canada celebrated
the World Refugee Day by joining many countries around the world in honouring
the strength and courage of refugees everywhere. With this year's theme of
"Protecting Refugees: Rebuilding Lives in Safety and Dignity," the day was an
occasion to celebrate the remarkable determination of refugees who have lived in
hardship and who now have a chance to rebuild their lives in security.
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Canada Immigration Minister May Be able to Fast-Track Applicants
Controversial changes to Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) have passed final reading in the House of Commons. If made law, the amendments will give the Immigration Minister more
power to decide which applications will be fast-tracked, which will
remain in the queue, and which will be refused outright. These changes are needed to reduce processing times so that badly needed skilled workers can get to Canada quickly
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Government of Canada Offers Funding for Newcomers to Yukon
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration announced new funding to help
immigrant-serving organizations deliver settlement services to
immigrants in Yukon. Yukon is the westernmost and smallest of Canada's
three territories. The new funding of over $341,000 is expected to help
newcomers access language training programs and referrals to community
resources for assistance in settling into their new communities and
finding a job. These are both one of the key...
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Canada introduces more flexible work permits for International Students
The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Honourable Diane Finley
announced changes to work permits for international students who graduate from
eligible programs at certain Canadian post-secondary institutions, making it
easier to attract foreign students to Canada. Effective
April 21, 2008, and for the first
time, these international students would be able to obtain an open work permit..
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Benefits of Canadian Dual Citizenship
If you have lived in Canada as a permanent resident for 1,095 days
or longer, you can apply to become a citizen. After 1,095 days, you
can get a passport and the right to vote together with a sense of
belonging to this country and knowing that you've truly found a new
home. On top of that, Canada allows dual or even multiple citizenship
which means..
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Canada admitted highest number of Immigrants in 2007
In 2007 Canada accepted the highest number of immigrants (temporary and
permanent residents) to date. This is based on the preliminary data released by
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)
on March 14th 2007. In 2007, Canada admitted 429,649 permanent residents,
temporary foreign workers and foreign students. This number is more than 60,000
higher than it was just four years ago.
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Canada's Northwest Territories Gets New Canadian Multicultural Program
In response to the increasing immigration flow to Canada's northern territories this, there have been new immigrant settlement service agencies setting up in these Canadian northern territories to help newcomers with the transition into Canadian society and the Canadian workforce. It is part of the Centre for Northern Families and works with
immigrants to help them with language training, immigration and
citizenship issues, and settlement issues.
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Canadian Government Launches Tool Box to help attract Immigrants to smaller communities
Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, joined
provincial, municipal and community partners to launch the "Tool Box of
Ideas for Smaller Centres," a resource aimed at attracting & supporting
immigrants to smaller communities in Canada. The Tool Box was funded through a
contribution agreement from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The objective of
this Tool Box is to help smaller communities across the Canada to benefit from
immigration and develop their own immigration strategies.
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Canada eases law for Internationally adopted Children to become Canadian Citizen
Canadians who adopt children abroad will find it easier to have their newest
family members become Canadian citizens. The new law allows children adopted
abroad by Canadian citizens to obtain Canadian citizenship without first having
to become permanent residents. After Dec. 23, 2007, citizenship can be granted
to them after the adoption is complete, after submitting an application for
citizenship.
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