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ARTICLE · 27 SEPTEMBER 2013

Proposed Decrease In The Age Of A Dependent Child

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On May 10, 2013, the Government of Canada introduced a Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement regarding the definition of Dependent Child for immigration purposes.

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Jeevyn Dhaliwal
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On May 10, 2013, the Government of Canada introduced a Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement regarding the definition of Dependent Child for immigration purposes.

Several proposed regulatory amendments were announced by Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, as part of a press release regarding the Action Plan for Faster Family Reunification. These amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act ("IRPA") are expected to come into effect on January 1, 2014.

These amendments follow recently announced reforms to the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class as paths toward Permanent Residency in Canada. Collectively, the amendments are said to be enacted with the goal of attracting immigrants who have skills and experience that will contribute to Canada's economic growth.

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