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Framed as measures to manage intake, enhance border security, and improve efficiency, some provisions in Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree’s Bill C-12 go much further, write Ratna Omidvar and Allan Rock The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | July 23, 2025
Minister Lena Metlege Diab oversees Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, which is forecasting a 30 per cent cut in spending over the next three years. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY MARLO GLASS | July 23, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | July 23, 2025
Minister Lena Metlege Diab oversees Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, which is forecasting a 30 per cent cut in spending over the next three years. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | June 23, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree told the House on June 11 that Bill C-2 would 'go after transnational child sex offenders' and also 'choke off organized crime's illegal profits with a crackdown on money laundering,' and 'grant our border officer provisions to search export containers and stop auto theft rings.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | June 23, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | June 23, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree told the House on June 11 that Bill C-2 would 'go after transnational child sex offenders' and also 'choke off organized crime's illegal profits with a crackdown on money laundering,' and 'grant our border officer provisions to search export containers and stop auto theft rings.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 22, 2025
Salma Mohammed, left, with her four-year-old son, Mohammed Mostafa, who is a Canadian citizen who has been unable to leave Sudan. Photograph courtesy of Salma Mohammed
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 22, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 22, 2025
Salma Mohammed, left, with her four-year-old son, Mohammed Mostafa, who is a Canadian citizen who has been unable to leave Sudan. Photograph courtesy of Salma Mohammed
Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Canada’s policy framework needs to be revisited considering the recent geopolitical realities affecting Ukraine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Canada’s policy framework needs to be revisited considering the recent geopolitical realities affecting Ukraine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | January 29, 2025
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 IREM KOCA | January 29, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | January 29, 2025
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 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