Tareq Hadhad, the founder and CEO of Antigonish-based Peace by Chocolate, will be among 50 people taking part in a citizenship ceremony Jan. 15 at Pier 21 in Halifax. Continue reading
The decrease was part an overall trend in declining citizenship rates among those who have been in Canada less than 10 years, despite the fact the actual citizenship rate in Canada is among the highest in the Western world. Continue reading
“Canadians’ general knowledge of what’s in the study guide would only get them about halfway to a passing grade,” said Dr. Lorne Bozinoff, president of Forum Research. Continue reading
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
Aryia Dockrell arrived at 12:01 a.m. — almost 16 hours after her mom was induced. 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