Marc Miller, a Member of Parliament from Quebec, took charge as the new Minister of Immigration Canada on July 26, 2023. Miller was appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to replace Sean Fraser in a recent cabinet shuffle.
Just after taking command as Minister of Immigration, Miller shared his thoughts on his new role. He spoke about his vision for a welcoming Canada. He promised to make it fair and easy for people who want to move to Canada.
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What Minister of Immigration Marc Miller Said
“Yesterday, I became the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. The vast majority of us are recent arrivals to Canada, and we owe it to ourselves and our children’s future to have an open, fair and compassionate path to becoming Canadian. Excited for this opportunity.”
Marc Miller
This means he wants to:
- Be Open: Welcome new people to Canada.
- Be Fair: Give everyone an equal chance to come to Canada, no matter where they are from.
- Show Compassion: Understand and help people who have problems when they want to move to Canada.
Excited For the New Job
Marc Miller seems excited about his new job. He looks ready to handle the tricky parts of Canada’s immigration rules and policies.
What’s Next?
Everyone is watching to see how Miller will change Canada’s immigration rules. Under the previous minister, Sean Fraser, the country saw a large increase in the number of people allowed to move to Canada. Miller’s approach, however, is not clear yet. Canadians and people hoping to move to Canada are waiting to see what changes he will bring.
