Recent changes to Canada's immigration policies mean many newcomer families will not see their loved ones for years. Valentine's Day on February 14 is about celebrating our loved ones. This Valentine's Day, lets act to change Canada's priorities. Does your Canada include all families?
On February 14 - Valentine's Day, and on February 17 – Family Day contact your Member of Parliament to call for change.
Click here to find your MP using your postal code.
Send this message via Twitter, or email your MP on or before Valentine's Day (Feb 14th):
How long have you been away from loved ones: Days? Weeks? Newcomers wait years. Call for change. #MyCanada includes all families. #cdnimm
Family Day on February 17 (Ontario, Alberta, Sasketchewan; Feb 10th in BC) is about celebrating families. Join the call for change with My Canada Includes All Families.
Canada's new sponsorship laws have put a price-tag on immigrant families. This Family Day, take a stand so that all families are ‘priceless'. Join My Canada includes all Families.
Send this message via Twitter, or email your MP on or before Family Day (Feb 10th – BC, Feb 17th – ON, AB, SK):
“It's more expensive now, more than ever, for Canadian immigrant families to reunite…”
Twitter (max 140 characters, including spaces):
What does family mean to you? For Family Day join the call, write a letter: #MyCanada includes all families. #cdnimm
Click here for My Canada Includes All Families campaign Fact Sheet.
Click here for Canadian Council for Refugees Fact Sheet on Family Reunification.
Click here for Ethno Cultural Council of Calgary PSA on Family Reunification.
RCIS Working Paper on Family Reunification by Jacklyn Neborak.