Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Definition and Overview

The Department of Citizenship and Immigration, also referred to as Citizenship and Immigration Canada is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for issues dealing with immigration and citizenship. The department was established in 1994 following a reorganization within the federal government.

The current Minister of Citizenship and Immigration is Joe Volpe.

Related Links:

• Temporary resident
• Permanent resident
• Citizenship

External Link:

• Citizenship and Immigration Canada Government Website (http://www.cic.gc.ca/)

Departments of the Canadian Federal Government

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