Breakfast with Immigration Minister Jason Kenney.   

Title:  Towards a targeted, fast and efficient immigration system focusing on Jobs, Growth and Prosperity

SPEECH OUTLINE
The Government of Canada is focused on promoting economic growth and long-term prosperity. As outlined in the Economic Action Plan 2012, transformational change is underway that will make our immigration system targeted, fast and efficient. As we move towards a more economy-focused immigration system, new initiatives will be introduced to make it even more nimble and responsive to labour market needs. Minister Kenney will discuss how we can ensure Canada 's immigration system contributes to economic health and our country's international competitiveness.

BIO
Jason Kenney was appointed Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism on October 30, 2008. He was reappointed to the portfolio on May 18, 2011 and given the added responsibility of Chair of the Cabinet Committee on Operations. The committee provides day-to-day coordination of the government's agenda, including issues management, legislation and house planning, and communications. He was first elected to the House of Commons in 1997 and has been re-elected five times. He was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister in 2006, and Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity) in 2007. Mr. Kenney was born in Ontario and raised in Saskatchewan, where he graduated from Notre Dame College. He did undergraduate studies in philosophy at the St. Ignatius Institute of the University of San Francisco. Mr. Kenney is a former Chair of the House of Commons Subcommittee on International Human Rights. He served in a variety of positions in Opposition, including Finance Critic and Deputy House Leader. Prior to seeking election, Mr. Kenney served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Taxpayers' Federation.