Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Citizenship and Immigration Canada: The abrupt move, which took effect in July, has left Canadian adoptive parents heartsick and religious leaders baffled, according to The Star. At issue, according to Citizenship and Immigration Canada, is the Islamic practice of kafala, or guardianship, which is common in most of the worlds 49 Muslim-majority countries like Pakistan and Canada has stopped adoptions from Pakistan, citing a conflict with the Islamic law over adoption and guardianship. I was shocked, upset and depressed, says GTA resident Shafiq Rehman, who had been hoping with his wife to adopt a child from Pakistan. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.