A Gallup poll was commissioned recently by The Association for Canadian Studies (ACS) regarding Canada ’s attitude towards immigration. The census reveals Canadians as “more open” to the idea of immigration than many other immigrant-receiving nations.

Potential European immigrants will be given access to Canada through British Columbia ’s (BC) Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The initiative will expedite work permit processing as well as Permanent Resident applications.

Ontario has officially launched two new immigration-centric websites. The online resources facilitate both settlement and career services, respectively.

In his first public address as Immigration Minister, Monte Solberg announced that a federal agency will be developed to respond to the needs of Canada ’s skilled immigrants. He also re-iterated his government’s plan to reduce the immigrant landing fee by half.