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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 LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 28, 2017
Liberal MP Brenda Shanahan, far right, speaks with Canadian Armed Forces members along with Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale and Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen during a visit to the temporary accommodations set up in Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Que., on Aug. 21. Photograph courtesy of Gabriel St-Hilaire
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 28, 2017
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 28, 2017
Liberal MP Brenda Shanahan, far right, speaks with Canadian Armed Forces members along with Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale and Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen during a visit to the temporary accommodations set up in Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Que., on Aug. 21. Photograph courtesy of Gabriel St-Hilaire
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | August 28, 2017
Justin Trudeau's tweet welcoming refugees was in response to Donald Trump's attempt to crack down on Muslim immigrants and refugees, and most Canadians likely disagree with Michelle Rempel that is was 'irresponsible,' writes Sheila Copps. Photograph by Gage Skidmore
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | August 28, 2017
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | August 28, 2017
Justin Trudeau's tweet welcoming refugees was in response to Donald Trump's attempt to crack down on Muslim immigrants and refugees, and most Canadians likely disagree with Michelle Rempel that is was 'irresponsible,' writes Sheila Copps. Photograph by Gage Skidmore
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | August 25, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets a Syrian refugee in 2015. His government has struck a more immigration-friendly tone than anything that has come out of the White House since Donald Trump's swearing-in, writes Chantal Hébert. The PM is now helping dispel myths that border-crossers will be welcomed to Canada with open arms and no questions asked. Adam Scotti photograph courtesy of the PMO
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | August 25, 2017
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | August 25, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets a Syrian refugee in 2015. His government has struck a more immigration-friendly tone than anything that has come out of the White House since Donald Trump's swearing-in, writes Chantal Hébert. The PM is now helping dispel myths that border-crossers will be welcomed to Canada with open arms and no questions asked. Adam Scotti photograph courtesy of the PMO
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 12, 2017
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 12, 2017
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 12, 2017
Opinion | June 14, 2017
Opinion | June 14, 2017
Opinion | June 14, 2017
News | BY KRISTEN SHANE | April 19, 2017
Marina Nemat—an author, former political prisoner in Iran, and chair of PEN Canada’s Writers in Exile Committee—says she'd like PEN to work with the federal government to quickly identify and process threatened journalists and their families for resettlement. The Hill Times photograph by Chelsea Nash
News | BY KRISTEN SHANE | April 19, 2017
News | BY KRISTEN SHANE | April 19, 2017
Marina Nemat—an author, former political prisoner in Iran, and chair of PEN Canada’s Writers in Exile Committee—says she'd like PEN to work with the federal government to quickly identify and process threatened journalists and their families for resettlement. The Hill Times photograph by Chelsea Nash
News | BY DEREK ABMA | April 17, 2017
Conservative leadership candidate Maxime Bernier last week announced support from eight Alberta MLAs, from both the Wildrose and Progressive Conservative parties. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY DEREK ABMA | April 17, 2017
News | BY DEREK ABMA | April 17, 2017
Conservative leadership candidate Maxime Bernier last week announced support from eight Alberta MLAs, from both the Wildrose and Progressive Conservative parties. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY PHIL GURSKI | April 12, 2017
A mourner places flowers at a memorial for the four people killed in Stockholm, Sweden last week when an attacker rammed them in a stolen truck while they were in a pedestrian mall. Photograph courtesy of Frankie Fouganthin
Opinion | BY PHIL GURSKI | April 12, 2017
Opinion | BY PHIL GURSKI | April 12, 2017
A mourner places flowers at a memorial for the four people killed in Stockholm, Sweden last week when an attacker rammed them in a stolen truck while they were in a pedestrian mall. Photograph courtesy of Frankie Fouganthin
News | BY BOLU COKER | April 12, 2017
Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured, should ensure that no refugee will have to repay transportation loans when others have been exempted, says Bolu Coker of Citizens for Public Justice. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY BOLU COKER | April 12, 2017
News | BY BOLU COKER | April 12, 2017
Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured, should ensure that no refugee will have to repay transportation loans when others have been exempted, says Bolu Coker of Citizens for Public Justice. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY DEREK ABMA | April 3, 2017
Shaun Webb, left, and Stephen Harper in the corridors outside the House of Commons Chamber. Mr. Webb died last week at the age of 34. Photograph courtesy of Harper & Associates
News | BY DEREK ABMA | April 3, 2017
News | BY DEREK ABMA | April 3, 2017
Shaun Webb, left, and Stephen Harper in the corridors outside the House of Commons Chamber. Mr. Webb died last week at the age of 34. Photograph courtesy of Harper & Associates
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | April 3, 2017
Some of Conservative leadership candidates pictured at debate hosted by Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre, including Chris Alexander, left, Maxime Bernier, Andrew Scheer, Erin O'Toole, Lisa Raitt, Andrew Saxton, Michael Chong, Brad Trost and Deepak Obhrai. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | April 3, 2017
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | April 3, 2017
Some of Conservative leadership candidates pictured at debate hosted by Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre, including Chris Alexander, left, Maxime Bernier, Andrew Scheer, Erin O'Toole, Lisa Raitt, Andrew Saxton, Michael Chong, Brad Trost and Deepak Obhrai. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | March 22, 2017
Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured earlier this year, once again defended Canada's Safe Third Country Agreement with the U.S. in an appearance before the House Immigration Committee on March 20. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | March 22, 2017
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | March 22, 2017
Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured earlier this year, once again defended Canada's Safe Third Country Agreement with the U.S. in an appearance before the House Immigration Committee on March 20. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright