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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.

	Meet the Minister Read the Minister’s Message and biography as well as news releases, media advisories and speeches.
	The Department A glance at the Department, employees and partners.
	Mission CIC’s mandate, vision and mission
	The Citizenship Commission Read about what the Commission does, find profiles of citizenship judges and learn about the citizenship judge screening process.
	Application Processing Times A look at current processing times.
	Immigration Representatives Find out who may represent you.
	Access to Information and Privacy at CIC Find out how to make requests for information, statistics and citizenship and naturalization records.
	Job Opportunities What’s available and how to apply.
	CIC Web Site Evaluation Results of the winter 2005 survey.
	Government On-Line at CIC 2005-2006 Government On-Line Report 2004-2005 Government On-Line Report
	Status Report on Major Crown Projects Global Case Management System Taking the Pulse: GCMS Change Management Survey Taking the Pulse II: A Global Case Management System (GCMS) Change Management Survey Taking the Pulse III: A Global Case Management System (GCMS) Change Management Survey
	Proactive Disclosure See details of travel expenses, contracts over $10,000 issued by CIC, grant and contribution awards over $25,000 and position reclassifications within the Department.