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Minister Kenney pays tribute to black Canadians in law enforcement

Ottawa, February 5, 2013 — As part of Black History Month, all Canadians are invited to take part in recognizing the achievements of black Canadians who work in law enforcement, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.

“Black Canadians have made significant contributions to all areas of Canadian life, and this year we are focusing our celebration on the contributions of past black pioneers and present leaders who have done so much to serve and protect our communities,” said Minister Kenney, at the Canadian War Museum for the launch of Black History Month.

Among the participants at the event, Minister Kenney celebrated the attendance of Devon Clunis, who last year became Canada’s first black Chief of Police. The Minister also recognized Lori Seale-Irving, who was the first black woman to become a commissioned officer in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. 

The launch event also provided an opportunity to honour the courage of one black Canadian hero who this past year went beyond the call of duty and heroically saved three lives in Ottawa. For his brave actions, Minister Kenney presented Abdulkadar Mohamed Dualeh with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.

“These inspirational stories remind us of the significant contributions that black Canadians have made throughout our shared history,” said Minister Kenney. “I encourage Canadians to celebrate Black History Month by participating in the many events that will take place across the country and by learning more about the law enforcement pioneers that we are honouring today.”

Newly appointed Citizenship Judge and Guyana native, John Dennison, led the audience in a reaffirmation ceremony. The Canadian citizens in attendance got the chance to repeat the oath of citizenship and express their continued commitment to our great country.

Since 1995, Canada has celebrated the legacy of black Canadians every February as part of Black History Month.

To discover more stories and learn about the black community, visit the Black History Virtual Museum.

Success stories – Maria Aragon: Canada’s 10-Year-Old YouTube Sensation

In today’s social media world, a YouTube video can change someone’s life dramatically in a matter of hours. For 10-year-old Maria Aragon, this happened when superstar Lady Gaga mentioned her in a tweet and directed millions of her followers to Maria’s video.

Within a week of Gaga’s anointment, the YouTube video had shot to 25 million views and is still going strong.

Winnipeg’s Hot 103 brought her into the radio station studio and arranged for Lady Gaga to talk to her, which was emotional for both parties. Gaga was so impressed and touched by Maria that she invited her to perform the song “Born this Way” on stage with her at a concert in Toronto.

Maria explained: “I met a lot of people before, but Lady Gaga is the reason why I am here because if she hadn’t seen my video, I wouldn’t be doing this interview. And when I first got to talk to her, I cried because she had time to talk to me, and she even wanted me to sing with her at a concert. I was just very overwhelmed; I was just so star-struck.” Maria has also appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres Show and has since been invited to countless interviews, performances and media outlets all around the world.

Maria’s success is particularly inspiring because of her family’s story. Maria’s mother and father emigrated from the Philippines to Winnipeg in 1997 with two older sisters and a brother in search of a better environment for their kids. Although the Aragons didn’t speak that much English at first, through a combination of work, school and with the help of family already settled in Winnipeg, they became well integrated in their neighbourhood.

Although she liked the Philippines, Maria’s sister Rojuane says that she could probably never move back. Canada is what she considers home. “My parents would love to go back,” she said. “I know that for sure, because my mom’s side of the family is all still in the Philippines.”

Maria is the only one of four children who was born in Canada. When asked what she considers her identity, she states, “Well, I’m Canadian because I was born here. But I was raised by Filipino parents, so I guess I’m both.”

She loves Winnipeg but also knows that being Filipino is a huge part of who she is. She has a lot of fans from the Philippines and from Asia at large, which she says can be both exciting and a little strange. Many of them follow her on Facebook and have set up numerous fan pages dedicated to her.

Maria has even had the opportunity to sing with Prime Minister Stephen Harper during his campaign tour during the last federal election. She reflected candidly, “Well, it was an honour because, of course, he’s the Prime Minister, he’s like the boss of everybody! It was fun because I didn’t know he could play the piano so well!”

Maria also took part in the annual Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill, performing in front of the large crowd which featured William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as part of their 2011 tour of Canada.

When asked what made singing important to her, Maria says, “Everyone is good at something, whether it is art or singing or dancing, but I think singing is special because it’s the talent that I have and it’s special, especially now because it’s the reason why I get to go see Lady Gaga and be on the Ellen (DeGeneres) Show ... It’s the talent that God gave me so I’m really grateful for it.”

Backgrounder — The new Start-Up Visa Program: An Innovative Approach to Economic Immigration

Canada seeks innovative entrepreneurs who have the potential to build dynamic companies that can compete on a global scale. The Start-Up Visa Program will link immigrant entrepreneurs with experienced private sector organizations that have expertise in working with start-ups. 

The pilot will run for up to five years. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) expects that due to the narrow focus of the Program, initially, the number of applications will be limited. However, the focus of the Start-Up Visa will be on the quality of the applicants and on establishing a track record of success, so that the Program can be expanded quickly to fill what we hope will be a growing demand. If the Program proves successful during the five-year trial period, CIC may formally introduce it as a new economic class in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.

Benefits of the Program 

• The Start-up Visa Program will enable immigrant entrepreneurs to launch innovative companies that will create jobs in Canada, and eventually, compete globally.
• The Program will provide entrepreneurs with valuable assistance in navigating the Canadian business environment which can sometimes prove challenging for newcomers.
• The Program will provide private sector firms with access to a broader range of entrepreneurs, including the best and the brightest minds from around the world.

Program Partners

• Initially, Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association and the National Angel Capital Organization will be active partners in the Program.
• CIC continues to work with the Canadian Association of Business Incubation to include the organization in the Program as soon as feasible.
• These umbrella organizations—through agreements with CIC—will recommend which of their members should be designated as eligible to participate in the Start-Up Visa Program, establish expert peer review panels to assist CIC officers in case determinations and provide assurance that industry standards of due diligence were followed.
• The process of designating which Canadian angel investor groups and venture capital funds will be eligible to participate in the Start-Up Visa will begin early this year.
• The process of designating which Canadian business incubators will be eligible to participate in the Start-Up Visa will begin at a later date.  

Applications

• Foreign entrepreneurs will require the support of a Canadian angel investor group, venture capital fund or a business incubator before they can apply to the Start-Up Visa Program.  
• Foreign entrepreneurs will also have to meet certain criteria regarding language proficiency and educational qualifications. The full set of criteria will be published in the spring of 2013.
• The Program will open for applications on April 1, 2013.

Consultations

• CIC collaborated with industry associations representing organizations that work with entrepreneurs, such as Canadian business incubators, angel investor groups and venture capital funds. CIC also consulted with the provinces and territories throughout the Program development process.

Economic Action Plan 2012

• Economic Action Plan 2012 highlighted Canada’s commitment to supporting entrepreneurs, innovators and world class research. It also announced the government’s intention to build a fast and flexible economic immigration system with a primary focus on meeting the new and emerging needs of the Canadian economy. The Start-Up Visa Program is an important part of this plan.

The Federal Entrepreneur Program

• Launched in the 1970s, it became apparent in recent years that the Federal Entrepreneur Program no longer functioned effectively.
• The Program’s criteria rested on basic factors, such as minimum net worth and business experience and granted permanent resident status conditionally upon the creation of a minimum of one job in three years—hardly a great demand. As such, the Program did not require the investors to invest in innovative enterprises but enabled them to limit investment to smaller, safer ones—the antithesis of entrepreneurship.  
• On July 1, 2011, CIC implemented a temporary moratorium on new applications to the Federal Entrepreneur Program to limit the growth of the backlog while the Program is under review. There are no plans to lift the moratorium.  

Minister Kenney congratulates Chaldean Canadians on the election of their new Patriarch

Ottawa, February 2, 2013 — The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement on the election of Archbishop Mar Raphael Louis Sako I as the new Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church.

“I congratulate Archbishop Sako upon his election as the new Patriarch of Babylon of the Chaldeans. I also wish to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the members of Canada’s growing Chaldean community on this momentous occasion.

“The new Patriarch-elect was chosen in Rome by a Synod of 15 bishops from Iraq and the Iraqi diaspora, including Canada. The Canadian diocese was established in June 2011 by the Chaldean Patriarchate for members of the community in Canada, and Toronto's Mar Hanna Zora represented Canadians in the synod.

“Canada is now home to an increasing number of Iraqi refugees who have desired religious freedom. Through the Government of Canada’s refugee resettlement efforts, and in particular through the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program, those hopes of over 12,000 Iraqi men, women and children have been fulfilled over the past five years alone. For hundreds of years, Canada has provided religious and political freedom for persecuted people from around the world, including those fleeing anti-religious terrorism in the Middle East today.

“The Holy See’s hosting of and participation in the synod demonstrates Pope Benedict XVI's support for the Chaldean Church, as well as the importance of the Chaldean community and its ancient tradition.

“With more than four decades in ministry and a remarkable education, Archbishop Sako is well-prepared for his increased responsibilities as a shepherd of the faithful and a voice for peace and religious freedom in what is a difficult time for minorities in the region.

“The Chaldean Canadian community is a beautiful example of diversity in unity, a principle of Canada’s pluralism. As Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, I extend my best wishes to the Patriarch-elect as he assumes responsibility for the Chaldean community both in Canada and around the world.”

Statement — Ministers Kenney and Oliver issue statement condemning anti-Semitic vandalism in Toronto

Ottawa, February 1, 2013 — The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, and the Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, issued the following statement condemning the abhorrent vandalism at the Mishkan HaTorah Yeshiva in Toronto.

Earlier this morning, students arrived at the Mishkan HaTorah Yeshiva in Toronto to find their school building defaced by hateful, anti-Semitic graffiti. Disturbingly, this is now the second time that the school has been targeted with anti-Semitic vandalism. This despicable act comes less than a week after International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

We condemn, in the strongest possible terms, this act of hate against a respected educational institution. Any Any act of vandalism is deplorable, but vandalism directed against a specific religion or race is particularly loathsome and has no place in Canada, a peaceful, pluralistic nation that cherishes freedom of religion and the rule of law.

Our Government continues to unequivocally condemn the ancient evil of anti-Semitism, both in Canada and abroad. We hope that the bigoted cowards responsible for this act of intimidation are caught and punished.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the students and staff of the Mishkan HaTorah Yeshiva, the Jewish community in Toronto, and everyone who has been affected by these cowardly acts.

Starting this year, Canada will chair the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). Holocaust education is essential to preventing the proliferation of anti-Semitism. We are proud that Canada will continue with a lead role in Holocaust education, combating anti-Semitism, sharing of best practices, and encouraging more countries to commit to Holocaust education and commemoration.

We ask that anyone with any information please contact the authorities immediately, and we call on all Canadians to reject all forms of bigotry against people of faith.

Statement — Minister Kenney issues statement to celebrate Black History Month

Ottawa, February 1, 2013 – The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement in celebration of Black History Month:

“As Canadians, it’s important to remember those who came before us, and the sacrifices they made to help build the country we have today. Central to our history and how we built our great democracy is the important contributions of Canadians of African and Caribbean descent.

“Black History Month provides all Canadians with the opportunity to learn more about the history of a community whose legacy stretches back to the origins of our country.

“While black Canadians have made significant contributions to all areas of Canadian life, this year we are focusing our celebrations on the contributions of black Canadians in law enforcement – both past and present pioneers.

“Among them is Devon Clunis, who became Canada’s first black Chief of Police last year. Mr. Clunis came to Canada from Jamaica when he was 12 years old. In 1987, he joined the Winnipeg Police Service, where he contributed to all aspects of the police force and was sworn in as Chief of Police last November.

“Pioneers from our past include Rose Fortune, who was born into slavery in 1774 and escaped to Annapolis, Nova Scotia, with her family in 1783. She was an entrepreneurial talent whose unique community presence earned her the unofficial title of ‘Canada’s first policewoman’, in recognition of her voluntary efforts to protect locals’ property on the wharves. In 1984, one of her descendents, Daurene Lewis, became the mayor of Annapolis and the first black mayor in Canada.

“Among other pioneers was Alton C. Parker, who joined the Windsor Police Service in 1942 as Windsor’s first black police officer. He was later promoted to the rank of Detective – making him the first black detective in Canada.

“These inspirational stories remind us that black Canadians have made significant contributions throughout our history.

“I encourage Canadians to explore these and other stories in more detail on our Black History Month website, which includes the Black History Virtual Museum: cic.gc.ca/blackhistorymonth.

“As Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, I invite all Canadians to participate in the festivities and events that will take place across the country this month in honour of black communities.”