Q. If you pass the minimum number of points to qualify for an interview, does that mean that you’ve got a good shot at getting in? Or, is this only the first hurdle?

Q. I have recently been laid off from my position in the USA and have returned to my home country. My application for Canadian permanent resident status was already pending at Buffalo. Am I still eligible for an interview waiver?

The following is a summary of issues which have arisen recently which may affect those seeking temporary or permanent relocation to Canada:

EDMONTON — To solve Alberta’s chronic labour shortage, 10 provincial ministries have come up with some unusual proposals, including enticing skilled workers to come to the province, even temporarily.