The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will speak about the impact of measures taken by the Government of Canada to reduce poverty and strengthen the economy.

The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today introduced a Bill to amend the Citizenship Act to change Canada’s Oath of Citizenship. The bill responds to the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission by inserting text that refers to the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

This week marks the 30th anniversary of International Development Week and this year’s theme “Go for the Goals” is all about collaboration and making progress towards the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Canada remains committed to working with its national and international partners to build a more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous world for [...]

Helping Canadian families provide the best start in life for their children is a top priority for the Government of Canada. That’s why the Government launched the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), a program that provides more money to nine out of ten Canadian families.

Minister Hussen will make an announcement at an early learning and child care centre in Markham

Federal, provincial and territorial ministers most responsible for early learning and child care met today to discuss shared interests for early learning and child care systems across Canada to improve the lives of children and families. The meeting was co-chaired by the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and the [...]

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will visit children and staff at an extended day program. He will be accompanied by the Honourable Brad Trivers, Minister of Education and Lifelong Learning for Prince Edward Island.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) today partnered with the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club in a special citizenship ceremony, where 20 families from 20 countries were welcomed into the Canadian family ahead of the hockey game between the Senators and the visiting Calgary Flames.

Fifty immigrants from 14 countries became Canadian citizens at a special ceremony held today at Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.