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Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced the government’s new immigration plans last October, in an effort to slow down population growth and relieve pressure on the housing market. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 25, 2024
Marc Miller
In March, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said those fleeing the Sudan Civil War would start arriving in Canada in late 2024 into 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 25, 2024
News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 25, 2024
Marc Miller
In March, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said those fleeing the Sudan Civil War would start arriving in Canada in late 2024 into 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 18, 2024
Immigration Minister Marc Miller included the proposed resettlement of Uyghur refugees in his plan for Canada's 2024-26 immigration levels. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 18, 2024
News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 18, 2024
Immigration Minister Marc Miller included the proposed resettlement of Uyghur refugees in his plan for Canada's 2024-26 immigration levels. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller has said there’s a lack of consensus in Canada—and the Liberal caucus—about giving status to some undocumented people. But many Canadians support regularization, write Debbie Douglas, Amy Go, Samina Sami, and Samya Hasan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller has said there’s a lack of consensus in Canada—and the Liberal caucus—about giving status to some undocumented people. But many Canadians support regularization, write Debbie Douglas, Amy Go, Samina Sami, and Samya Hasan. 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 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
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