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About the Department
About the Department
Since 1869, Canada’s immigration programs have helped build a community
of citizens respected throughout the world. Citizenship and Immigration
Canada (CIC) was established in 1994 to link immigration services
with citizenship registration, to promote the unique ideals all Canadians
share and to help build a stronger Canada.
The Department
- admits immigrants, foreign students, visitors and temporary workers
who enhance Canada’s social and economic growth;
- resettles, protects and provides a safe haven for refugees;
- helps newcomers adapt to Canadian society and become Canadian citizens;
and
- manages access to Canada to protect the security and health of Canadians
and the integrity of Canadian laws.
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