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The expanded biometrics program will be rolled out over two years, beginning next month, with new requirements to collect biometric data from people from Europe, the Middle East and Africa coming to visit, work, study or immigrate. Previously, the program was limited to visa applicants from countries believed to pose a higher risk of immigration document fraud, as well as refugee claimants and asylum seekers. Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen has said the program’s expansion will strengthen border and immigration systems with the ability to quickly and accurately establish a traveller’s identity.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-expands-program-to-collect-fingerprints-photos-from-foreign-nationals-coming-to-canada-1.4690735

Plus de trois mois après la remise du rapport parlementaire du député LRM du Val-d’Oise Aurélien Taché et ses « 72 propositions pour une politique ambitieuse d’intégration des étrangers arrivant en France », l’exécutif a rendu un verdict moins ambitieux que certains l’espéraient. A l’issue du comité interministériel à l’intégration, réuni mardi 5 juin autour du premier ministre, le gouvernement a […].

https://www.lemonde.fr/gouvernement-philippe/article/2018/06/05/integration-des-immigres-priorite-a-l-emploi-et-au-francais_5309862_5129180.html

The Liberal government is providing $50 million to Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba to help ease a housing crunch caused by an influx of asylum seekers. Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen made the announcement today, saying the money is just a first instalment in a longer-term funding arrangement. Quebec will receive the biggest share of the funding — $36 million — while $11 million will go to Ontario and $3 million to Manitoba. Hussen said a triage system is being developed that would aim to funnel people away from the major cities.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/hussen-housing-asylum-seekers-1.4687624

Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen met with Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen to discuss the issue of irregular migration at non-official ports of entry, which has been straining Canada’s refugee resources. A statement says the two leaders discussed how to work together on immigration and border security issues, including visa and screening policies, as well as stopping the misuse of U.S. visas for illegally entering Canada.

http://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/hussen-goes-to-washington-to-discuss-concerns-over-asylum-seekers

Nine days before Filipinos celebrate Philippines Independence Day, the Alberta government set aside June as Philippine Heritage Month to celebrate the community’s culture and heritage. But Filipino community leaders in Alberta continue to press both the provincial and federal governments to better recognize the credentials of Filipino workers who immigrate to Canada. According to Statistics Canada, roughly 175,000 Filipinos reside in Alberta, with about 75,000 in the Calgary Census Metropolitan Area. Despite the community’s size, it has often felt voiceless in Alberta.

https://www.thestar.com/calgary/2018/06/03/unrecognized-unseen-unheard-and-yet-were-everywhere.html

Three hours before Yussuf Mahamed was due to be deported to Kenya, the phone at the Ogaden Somali Community of Alberta Residents office rang with news of a last-minute reprieve. It was Canadian Immigration and Border Services officials calling to let Mahamed and his family know that the father of four had been granted a stay and another year in Canada. Mahamed, who has lived in Edmonton since 2013, was facing deportation because he says he entered the country with forged documents from Kenya, despite the fact that he is originally from Somalia.

https://www.thestar.com/edmonton/2018/06/04/edmonton-man-devastated-at-looming-deportation-to-kenya.html