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Refugees Citizenship Canada and Citizenship Immigration Canada

: Citizenship and Immigration Canada is now called Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, in a likely bid to emphasize Trudeau pledge to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees, according to CTV. Environment Canada has been renamed Environment and Climate Change Canada. According to the Privy Council Office, the changes were made to reflect the government priorities. One of Trudeau key campaign promises was to engage in international efforts to tackle climate change and show the world that Canada is serious about environmental issues. Other name changes include: Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada to Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada;Industry Canada to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada;Public Works and Government Services Canada to Public Services and Procurement Canada Trudeau has also given several of his ministers additional responsibilities. Meanwhile, Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada has been renamed Global Affairs Canada. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.