News Release — Improving the Citizenship Application Process

Behind the press release – a dramatic drop of 37 percent in number of new citizens – from 181,000 to 113,000 in 2012.

News Release — Improving the Citizenship Application Process.

What happened when the long-form census was replaced? – Beyond The Commons, Capital Read – Macleans.ca

The methodological notes and limitations of the voluntary survey, in contrast to the mandatory census.

What happened when the long-form census was replaced? – Beyond The Commons, Capital Read – Macleans.ca.

Stephen Harper’s Conservatives to lead review of Canadian history

Starting with Discover Canada, the renewal of the Museum of Civilization to become the Museum of Canadian History, our own version of the ‘history wars’.

Stephen Harper’s Conservatives to lead review of Canadian history.

Former citizenship judge charged after tests given to Toronto-area consultant – From The Wires – Macleans.ca

Former citizenship judge charged after tests given to Toronto-area consultant – From The Wires – Macleans.ca.

Citizenship application process blamed for growing wait list – Ottawa – CBC News

The unintended consequences of increased integrity efforts.

Citizenship application process blamed for growing wait list – Ottawa – CBC News.

The Franco-American Flophouse: The Paths to Citizenship: France and the U.S.

Comparison between the US and French approaches.

The Franco-American Flophouse: The Paths to Citizenship: France and the U.S..

‘Barbaric’ is the wrong tone for an immigrant guide – The Globe and Mail

Lysiane Gagnon continues the thread of discussion started with her critique of the language in Discover Canada.

‘Barbaric’ is the wrong tone for an immigrant guide – The Globe and Mail.

Working abroad won’t spare you from tax hit at home – Business – CBC News

How Canada determines residency for tax purposes.

Working abroad won’t spare you from tax hit at home – Business – CBC News.

Kenney seeks to broaden bill to strip citizenship

More comments, no draft text yet. Kenney seeks to broaden bill to strip citizenship.

Richmond, B.C.: Chinese anchor baby hotels a booming business | CIR: Canadian Immigration Report

Richmond, B.C.: Chinese anchor baby hotels a booming business | CIR: Canadian Immigration Report.