April 24, 2024

Immigration minister addresses questions about citzenship revocation idea

Canada's Immigration Minister is speaking to questions around the idea of revoking a person's citizenship if they commit a terrorist act. Jason Kenney wants to look into legislation that could take a dual national's citizenship away. Speaking with CKNW's Sean Leslie, Kenney was asked about due process -- and how it could be determined whether a … [Read more...]

Canada’s Immigration Minister talks about amending Citizenship Act so Terrorist Act

Canada's Immigration Minister is speaking to questions surrounding the idea of revoking a person's citizenship if they commit a terrorist act. Jason Kenney wants to look into legislation that could take a dual national's citizenship away. Speaking with CKNW’s Sean Leslie, Kenney was asked about due process, and how it could be determined … [Read more...]

Protestors demand to speak to Immigration Minister

Protesters have clashed with police, as Immigration Minister Jason Kenney prepares to address the Surrey Board of Trade. Demonstrators have been blocking the entrance  to a golf club where local business leaders are gathered to have breakfast with Kenney.For several min utes, the RCMP had been pleading with them to move off the private … [Read more...]

BC immigration task force begins

An immigration task force promised by the Premier to look at ways to streamline the immigration of skilled workers has begun.  Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap says they met with business,community, and organization leaders in Prince George to hear suggestions.   He says they will move to Ft. St. John next as they look at ways to … [Read more...]