The federal Department of Immigration says in a news release that the change “supports the Atlantic Immigration Pilot’s goal to ensure newcomers who have come here, stay here.” Continue reading →

According to the survey, 60% of Canadians want to see the country’s citizenship laws change to discourage birth tourism. Continue reading →

A woman in Alberta says she feels like she’s not Canadian enough after her daughters were denied citizenship. Continue reading →

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 →

It’s been a long and exhausting three years since Ahmad Alzoubi was forced to leave his home in Syria and flee the country. Continue reading →

Over two dozen people become Canadian citizens at a special ceremony held Tuesday at the Saskatchewan Aviation Museum. Continue reading →

Canada is one of fewer than three dozen countries that follow the practice of citizenship based on birthplace and some – including Australia and Britain – have modified or ended automatic birthright in recent years. Continue reading →

In a tweet on Tuesday evening, Goodale says the government “respects the decision filed on July 13 by the Federal Court concerning Abdoul Abdi.” Continue reading →