Canada citizenship news

Here are some recent news articles and updates related to Canada citizenship:

Recent Changes to Canadian Citizenship

• In June 2020, the Canadian government introduced changes to the citizenship application process, including a new online application system and a reduced processing time for citizenship applications.
• In November 2020, the government announced that it would be increasing the processing time for citizenship applications from 12 to 18 months.

Citizenship Application Backlog

• In January 2022, the Canadian government announced that it had cleared a significant backlog of citizenship applications, with over 200,000 applications processed in the previous year.
• However, the government still faces a significant backlog of citizenship applications, with over 100,000 applications pending as of February 2022.

New Pathways to Citizenship

• In October 2020, the Canadian government announced a new pathway to citizenship for permanent residents who have lived in Canada for at least three years and have a strong understanding of English or French.
• In November 2020, the government announced a new pathway to citizenship for refugees who have been granted permanent residency in Canada.

Citizenship Test Changes

• In June 2020, the Canadian government announced changes to the citizenship test, including a new format that focuses on Canadian values and history.
• The new test is designed to be more comprehensive and challenging, with a greater emphasis on Canadian history, culture, and values.

Citizenship Ceremony Delays

• In January 2022, the Canadian government announced that it would be delaying citizenship ceremonies due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
• The government has implemented measures to reduce the risk of transmission at citizenship ceremonies, including requiring attendees to wear masks and maintain social distancing.

Other News

• In November 2020, the Canadian government announced that it would be increasing the fee for citizenship applications from $630 to $630 + $100 (for a total of $730).
• In January 2022, the government announced that it would be providing additional funding to support citizenship and immigration services in Canada.

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