Bright outlook for Canada immigration, says minister

17/11/2008 by Bryan Palmer

Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism for Canada, has said he is positive about the future of Canada's immigration policies and systems.

In a speech in Winnipeg, Mr. Kenney emphasized the Canadian government's on-going commitment to the successful integration of migrants working in Canada.

In his address to the Canadian Club of Winnipeg, Mr. Kenney said: "Just as immigration has played a strong role in our past, it will continue to be important to our future.

Canada migration is respected around the world for the way the system is managed to bring in people from all over the globe. We have done this with a spirit of openness and tolerance, embracing diversity and becoming stronger for it."

Mr. Kenney went on to say: "I look forward to the privilege of serving as Canada's Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism as we continue our commitment to reuniting families, to maintaining our humanitarian obligations to refugees, and to supporting Canada's economy."

The speech also emphasised the recent improvements made to Canada's immigration system, such as the creation of the Foreign Credentials Referral Office; the five-year, $1.4 billion plan to improve immigrant settlement services across the country; and the introduction of the Canadian Experience Class.

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