Several dozen Haitian children adopted by Canadian families could arrive in Canada this weekend, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said Friday after receiving Haiti's approval in 154 cases. "Yesterday, Canadian officials presented a list to the government of Haiti with the names of 154 children who are currently in the adoption process," Kenney said. "I am very pleased to announce ...

Canada is fast-tracking the adoption of Haitian children by Canadian families, however the quake devastation in Haiti may yet hinder the fostering process, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said Wednesday. "We are working to reunite families affected by this crisis," Kenney told a press conference. Canada has one of the largest Haitian diasporas in the world, topping 100,000. "I have ...

Canada will fast-track the immigration of Philippine citizens "directly and significantly" affected by typhoon Ketsana seeking to relocate here, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced Thursday. "Effective immediately immigration officials will begin expediting applications from individuals directly and significantly affected by the typhoon," Kenney said. The measures include "priority processing" of claims to reunite individuals with their families already living in ...