Tag: Canadian citizenship

Sweeping changes to the Citizenship Act will mean tightened requirements, longer wait times for applicants, and harsher punishments for fraudsters

by kelseycoles | Feb 7, 2014 | News | 0 |

The federal government has introduced a series of changes to the Canadian Citizenship Act. The overhaul will implement longer wait times before would-be residents can apply for citizenship, more stringent language requirements, and harsher penalties for fraudulent applicants.

Citizenship website will help new Canadians study

by Murissa Barrington | Oct 15, 2013 | News | 0 |

The Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI) has launched a new website and phone app today, which aims to assist young newcomers learn and study for their citizenship test, while understanding the benefit and value of having a Canadian citizenship.