ONIS - Noticias de Canadá (En Inglés)

1. Canada exceeded its Francophone immigration target for 2025

   Francophone and Acadian minority communities outside Quebec contribute to the economy, culture and vitality of the French language in Canada. Francophone immigration remains essential and aims to address labour needs and to support communities across the country.

2. Minister Diab to hold a press conference in Moncton, New Brunswick

   The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement regarding immigration in Francophone minority communities outside Quebec. Minister Diab will be joined by the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton—Dieppe.

3. Statement on International Migrants Day

   “Today, we recognize the courage and contributions of migrants who help strengthen Canada’s communities and economy. Their skills, resilience and determination enrich our country and support key sectors that rely on global talent."

4. Bill C-3: An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025) comes into effect

   Before Bill C-3 came into effect, Canada’s Citizenship Act limited the passing on of citizenship to the first-generation for people born or adopted abroad. This meant that a Canadian citizen could only pass on citizenship to or access a direct grant of citizenship for a child born or adopted outside Canada if the parent was either born or naturalized in Canada before the child’s birth or adoption.

5. New citizenship rules for Canadians born or adopted abroad are now in effect

   The Government of Canada is committed to making Canadian citizenship law fair, clear and reflective of how Canadian families live today, both in and outside Canada.