Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, provided key updates on the impacts of recent measures to reinforce the integrity of our shared border with the United-States (U.S.) and our immigration system. These ongoing efforts include Canada’s Border Plan, released in December 2024.
Measures to strengthen border security and Canada’s immigration system
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, will hold a press conference to highlight important measures that have been introduced to improve the integrity of Canada’s immigration system and investments to strengthen border security.
The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening the integrity of the country’s immigration system and bringing some of the world’s best and brightest to work in Canada.
As we welcome hockey players from around the world to Canada for the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 26 new Canadians from 14 different countries. Citizenship Judge Rania Sfeir will preside over the ceremony, as candidates take the Oath of Citizenship at this special ceremony hosted by Hockey Canada.
As the world evolves, more people than ever are making the life-changing decision to leave their homes in search of safety and opportunity. Migrants and refugees bring skills, innovation and cultural diversity, enriching communities and strengthening economies. International Migrants Day gives us an opportunity to reflect on the many contributions of newcomers to Canada and to reaffirm our commitment to protecting migrants’ rights, fostering their inclusion in society and building meaningful connections within their new communities.
