Nearly 50 newcomers take the Canadian citizenship oath in Kingston
By Mike Postovit Videographer
They come from 27 countries and speak many different languages but they all have a common goal: to become Canadian citizens. Continue reading
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60% of Canadians want tougher laws against birth tourism: Angus Reid Institute poll
According to the survey, 60% of Canadians want to see the country’s citizenship laws change to discourage birth tourism. Continue reading
Edmonton woman frustrated over girls being denied citizenship under 2009 law
A woman in Alberta says she feels like she’s not Canadian enough after her daughters were denied citizenship. Continue reading
Ex-Ottawa MPP Yasir Naqvi named CEO of Institute for Canadian Citizenship
The Toronto-based national charity announced the longtime Liberal politician’s new job on Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
N.S. to consider citizenship status of children in provincial care in wake of Abdoul Abdi case
The policy changes follow the high-profile case of Abdoul Abdi, a former Somali child refugee who successfully fought to remain in Canada in the face of a deportation hearing. Continue reading
New Canadians sworn in as Winnipeg museum celebrates International Human Rights Day
By Marek Tkach Reporter
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights celebrated the 70th anniversary of the declaration of human rights on Sunday with free admission and a citizenship ceremony. Continue reading
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Study shows birth tourism much more prevalent in Canada than reported by StatCan
A new study shows that the number of births in Canada by nonresidents, known as “birth tourism,” is up to five times greater than previously reported by Statistics Canada. Continue reading
Children of Canadian ISIS fighters shouldn’t have to pay for parents’ crimes
CJOB host Geoff Currier says the issue of bringing back ISIS fighters to their home countries is complex, but the children of those fighters shouldn’t have to pay for their parents’ crimes. Continue reading
Six new Canadians took their citizenship oath on the CN Tower’s EdgeWalk
Suspended more than 300 meters above downtown Toronto, six new Canadians took the oath of citizenship on Tuesday from the edge of one of the world’s tallest structures. Continue reading
Ruling that strips ex-Nazi death squad member of Canadian citizenship on hold over appeal question
Last week, a Federal Court judge paved the way for Canada to deport 94-year-old Helmut Oberlander after finding the government had been reasonable in taking his citizenship – but later put his ruling on hold. Continue reading