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Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller makes an announcement regarding the strengthening of our temporary resident programs and migration pathways on Sept. 18, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Immigration Minister Marc Miller pledged in March that those fleeing the civil war in Sudan could be joining family members in Canada as early as late 2024, but a bleaker and longer timeline has since emerged. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY YOGENDRA SHAKYA, AXELLE JANCZUR | April 29, 2024
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller holds a press conference in the National Press Theatre on Feb. 29. It is time for Canada to build a truly inclusive immigration framework that promotes the dignity and well-being of all migrants, regardless of their status, write Yogendra Shakya and Axelle Janczur. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY YOGENDRA SHAKYA, AXELLE JANCZUR | April 29, 2024
Opinion | BY YOGENDRA SHAKYA, AXELLE JANCZUR | April 29, 2024
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller holds a press conference in the National Press Theatre on Feb. 29. It is time for Canada to build a truly inclusive immigration framework that promotes the dignity and well-being of all migrants, regardless of their status, write Yogendra Shakya and Axelle Janczur. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Immigration Minister Marc Miller, left, and Housing Minister Sean Fraser. Walking the extra mile to provide a warm welcome is in the DNA of communities across the country, but we need more leadership from the federal government, write Emilio Rodriguez and Allan Reesor-McDowell. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Immigration Minister Marc Miller, left, and Housing Minister Sean Fraser. Walking the extra mile to provide a warm welcome is in the DNA of communities across the country, but we need more leadership from the federal government, write Emilio Rodriguez and Allan Reesor-McDowell. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 26, 2023
Farouq Samim, left, and Jacques Shore, right, as part of Operation Abraham have brought nearly 100 Afghan refugees to safety in Canada, including Pardis Haidary. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 26, 2023
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 26, 2023
Farouq Samim, left, and Jacques Shore, right, as part of Operation Abraham have brought nearly 100 Afghan refugees to safety in Canada, including Pardis Haidary. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | July 26, 2023
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland’s rejection of a request for funding from the City of Toronto is the latest example of her government choosing favourites and leaving overstretched cities to take up the slack on assisting refugees. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | July 26, 2023
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | July 26, 2023
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland’s rejection of a request for funding from the City of Toronto is the latest example of her government choosing favourites and leaving overstretched cities to take up the slack on assisting refugees. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 19, 2023
A wildfire burns southeast of Edson, Alta. Canadians’ attention to climate change can’t fade once the flames get put out. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Alberta
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 19, 2023
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 19, 2023
A wildfire burns southeast of Edson, Alta. Canadians’ attention to climate change can’t fade once the flames get put out. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Alberta
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | May 30, 2018
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan will deliver the breakfast keynote at 8:25 a.m.at CANSEC on Wednesday morning in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | May 30, 2018
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | May 30, 2018
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan will deliver the breakfast keynote at 8:25 a.m.at CANSEC on Wednesday morning in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PETER SHOWLER | May 23, 2018
After years of procedural obstacles imposed on refugee claimants, new leadership at the Immigration and Refugee Board has re-oriented the claim process, now placing refugees at the centre of the process, writes ex-IRB chair Peter Showler. The Hill Times photograph by Kristen Shane
Opinion | BY PETER SHOWLER | May 23, 2018
Opinion | BY PETER SHOWLER | May 23, 2018
After years of procedural obstacles imposed on refugee claimants, new leadership at the Immigration and Refugee Board has re-oriented the claim process, now placing refugees at the centre of the process, writes ex-IRB chair Peter Showler. The Hill Times photograph by Kristen Shane
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | May 16, 2018
Observers say Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale is taking a more stern tone on asylum seekers, as the government is politically vulnerable with its response on the immigration file. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | May 16, 2018
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | May 16, 2018
Observers say Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale is taking a more stern tone on asylum seekers, as the government is politically vulnerable with its response on the immigration file. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHIMON KOFFLER FOGEL | May 7, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should issue an apology on behalf of Canada's government for turning away the MS St. Louis and dooming hundreds of Jewish refugees, writes Shimon Fogel. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHIMON KOFFLER FOGEL | May 7, 2018
Opinion | BY SHIMON KOFFLER FOGEL | May 7, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should issue an apology on behalf of Canada's government for turning away the MS St. Louis and dooming hundreds of Jewish refugees, writes Shimon Fogel. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KRISTEN SHANE | April 19, 2018
The UNHCR's Paul Stromberg, left, is seen touring Britain's Prince Charles through a refugee camp for Syrians in Jordan in March 2013. Mr. Stromberg visited Canada in February as head of the UN refugee agency's donor relations to speak to officials about how Canada can support its budget needs. Photograph courtesy of UNHCR
News | BY KRISTEN SHANE | April 19, 2018
News | BY KRISTEN SHANE | April 19, 2018
The UNHCR's Paul Stromberg, left, is seen touring Britain's Prince Charles through a refugee camp for Syrians in Jordan in March 2013. Mr. Stromberg visited Canada in February as head of the UN refugee agency's donor relations to speak to officials about how Canada can support its budget needs. Photograph courtesy of UNHCR
News | BY EMILY HAWS | April 18, 2018
Public Services and Procurement Canada associate deputy minister Les Linklater says he's not immune to payroll problems, but is waiting his turn as he manages 2,000 bureaucrats working to find solutions to Phoenix problems. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY EMILY HAWS | April 18, 2018
News | BY EMILY HAWS | April 18, 2018
Public Services and Procurement Canada associate deputy minister Les Linklater says he's not immune to payroll problems, but is waiting his turn as he manages 2,000 bureaucrats working to find solutions to Phoenix problems. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANGELO PERSICHILLI | February 12, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has taken plenty of flak for saying that ISIS fighters returning to Canada could be de-programmed and de-radicalized. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANGELO PERSICHILLI | February 12, 2018
Opinion | BY ANGELO PERSICHILLI | February 12, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has taken plenty of flak for saying that ISIS fighters returning to Canada could be de-programmed and de-radicalized. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JEAN-NICOLAS BEUZE | December 20, 2017
Canada, its people, and leaders, can again make a difference in the lives of refugees worldwide that others hesitate to make, says the UN Refugee Agency, headed by Filippo Grandi. UN photograph by Mark Garten
Opinion | BY JEAN-NICOLAS BEUZE | December 20, 2017
Opinion | BY JEAN-NICOLAS BEUZE | December 20, 2017
Canada, its people, and leaders, can again make a difference in the lives of refugees worldwide that others hesitate to make, says the UN Refugee Agency, headed by Filippo Grandi. UN photograph by Mark Garten
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 29, 2017
Treasury Board President Scott Brison, pictured after a committee meeting with parliamentary secretary Joyce Murray, tabled departmental results reports earlier this month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 29, 2017
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 29, 2017
Treasury Board President Scott Brison, pictured after a committee meeting with parliamentary secretary Joyce Murray, tabled departmental results reports earlier this month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JOLSON LIM | October 4, 2017
Representatives from the federal Immigration and Refugee Board revealed in testimony to House Immigration Committee members that there are tens of thousands of refugee claimants backlogged in the system. The board falls under the under the purview of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured earlier this year in Centre Block. The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY JOLSON LIM | October 4, 2017
News | BY JOLSON LIM | October 4, 2017
Representatives from the federal Immigration and Refugee Board revealed in testimony to House Immigration Committee members that there are tens of thousands of refugee claimants backlogged in the system. The board falls under the under the purview of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured earlier this year in Centre Block. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY ALBA ARTEAGA, KAREN COCA | September 20, 2017
Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen has been under pressure lately to quickly process the large number of asylum claimants streaming across Canada's border from the United States. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY ALBA ARTEAGA, KAREN COCA | September 20, 2017
Opinion | BY ALBA ARTEAGA, KAREN COCA | September 20, 2017
Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen has been under pressure lately to quickly process the large number of asylum claimants streaming across Canada's border from the United States. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | August 28, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets Syrian refugees upon arrival in Canada in late 2015. Despite his welcoming nature toward refugees, Trudeau's government needs to get the message out that those crossing the border illegally are not guaranteed asylum in Canada, writes Susan Riley. PMO photograph by Adam Scotti
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | August 28, 2017
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | August 28, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets Syrian refugees upon arrival in Canada in late 2015. Despite his welcoming nature toward refugees, Trudeau's government needs to get the message out that those crossing the border illegally are not guaranteed asylum in Canada, writes Susan Riley. PMO photograph by Adam Scotti