Immigration and economic growth are linked.
The vast majority of newcomers come here to pursue economic opportunities. If immigrants are working, they are able to support themselves and their families, integrate into their communities, and pay taxes towards Canada’s generous social programs.
But how is this best achieved? How do we ensure the solid economic performance of immigrants and equality between newcomers and those born in Canada? The good news is that, in the past several years, we’ve begun to turn the corner.
Please join us on March 19th as The Honourable Jason Kenney, Canada’s Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, discusses ways to ensure the success of immigrants in the new economy.
Jason Kenney was appointed Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism on October 30, 2008. He was reappointed to the portfolio on May 18, 2011 and given the added responsibility of Chair of the Cabinet Committee on Operations. The committee provides day-to-day coordination of the government’s agenda, including issues management, legislation and house planning, and communications.
Jason Kenney was first elected to the House of Commons in 1997 and has been re-elected five times.
He was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister in 2006, and Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity) in 2007.
Mr. Kenney was born in Ontario and raised in Saskatchewan, where he graduated from Notre Dame College. He did undergraduate studies in philosophy at the St. Ignatius Institute of the University of San Francisco.
Mr. Kenney is a former Chair of the House of Commons Subcommittee on International Human Rights. He served in a variety of positions in Opposition, including Finance Critic and Deputy House Leader.
Prior to seeking election, Mr. Kenney served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
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