Canada tightens naturalization process  

收紧入籍 加拿大移民部长矢言堵“赴加生子”漏洞

加拿大联邦近期收紧该国入籍规定，新任联邦公民及移民部长亚历山大(Chris Alexander)表示，此举是让符合入籍条件的居民尽快取得公民资格，也希望强调入籍加国要享受权利更要尽公民义务。[查看全文]

(ECNS) -- Canada's new Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Chris Alexander said the new naturalization policy will allow applicants who meet the requirements to obtain citizenship, according to Canada's Sing Tao Daily.

Last week, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced that starting Sept 3, citizenship applicants will only get one chance to take the written test and interview, and absentees must provide a reasonable explanation within 60 days or respond within the 30-day grace period, or they will be disqualified.

CIC has adjusted the test content to make sure the questions are asked again in six months.

Alexander said that many non-Canadian couples give birth in Canada to automatically obtain their passports, and the country will not allow non-Canadians or immigrants to obtain benefits by abusing Canada's policy.

No solutions have been found yet, Alexander added, but he vowed to plug any loopholes in the policy.

Alexander also hoped applicants will fulfill their citizen obligations while enjoying their rights in Canada.