2007

The most recent Statistics Canada report focuses on “immigration, citizenship, language, mobility and migration” in Canada, based on the 2006…

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Newfoundland and Labrador is focusing on immigration as a means to foster provincial growth. The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee…

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Citing several recent cases, the Canadian federal court has deemed that the United States is not a safe country for…

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Citizenship and Immigration Canada recently tabled a new bill to modernize the country’s citizenship laws. New legislation will retroactively restore…

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In Canada, we enjoy first-class social services such as healthcare and education. To pay for these services, the government has…

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In 2008, a new stream of Canadian immigration will be available to certain temporary foreign workers and international students with…

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Tabled earlier this month, the 2007 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration tells the story of Canadian immigration in 2006,…

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Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) are now a key element to Canadian immigration – and with good reason. Upon arrival, most…

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Canadian provinces are stepping up their efforts to integrate newcomers into the workforce. Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario have announced…

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More and more provinces are making lists of Regional Occupations Under Pressure, which help employers in labour-tight industries to bring…

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From the day Permanent Residents land in Canada, they have nearly all the rights and obligations of Canadian citizens. Aside…

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The shortage of skilled labour in Canada has been deemed the most important challenge for Canadian business leaders, according to…

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Under the Agreement for Canada-Prince Edward Island Co-operation on Immigration, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) fast-tracks…

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By designating the third week of October as Canadian Citizenship Week, Citizenship and Immigration Canada encourages all Canadians “to reflect…

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Recent modifications to British Columbia‘s Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) make it easier for immigrants to establish new businesses in…

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Niagara Falls is one of the wonders of the world, and a point of Canadian national pride. The Falls lie…

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A recent Statistics Canada report that analyzed 2006 immigrant labour market information points to Manitoba and Alberta as the provinces…

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The recently-signed Agreement for Canada-Nova Scotia Co-operation on Immigration removes the cap on the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) as…

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September marks the beginning of the school year in Canada; a good time to note the successes of immigrant students…

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Under the Federal Skilled Worker category of Canadian immigration, applicants who have obtained Associate’s degrees are granted up to 20…

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Canadians went to the polls earlier this month in a series of Federal by-elections marked by controversy. Chief Electoral Officer…

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In a country as culturally diverse as Canada, the notion of multiculturalism is a significant element of Canadian identity –…

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Like most other Canadian provinces, Saskatchewan has been focusing on immigration as a means to fuel population growth and ease…

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“Politics, health care, social issues, and possibly even the strengthening of the Canadian dollar” are being cited by the Association…

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The Canadian Immigration Integration Project (CIIP) was created to improve employment prospects for new immigrants to Canada. >> Read Full…

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Ontario is Canada’s most populous province and a beacon for newly arriving immigrants. In fact, well over half of new…

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U.S. technology giant Microsoft Corp. recently announced that it will be setting up shop in Vancouver, British Columbia. The location…

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Continually striving to be a more attractive destination for Canadian immigrants, Manitoba has been investing in programs and support systems…

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July 1st, 2007 marked the 140th anniversary of Canada’s confederation, whereby the existing British North American provinces were united in…

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis famously said, “Sunlight is the best disinfectant.” He meant that openness and transparency are…

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The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program is the Canadian government’s primary means of helping employers address immediate skill and labour…

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For nearly 50 years, until 1971, Pier 21 served as a gateway to Canada for over 1.5 million new immigrants….

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Ontario has now joined every other provincial government in offering a provincial immigration program, designed to fast-track the issuance of…

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Over the past couple of years, the Government of Canada has been taking steps to address past injustices to Chinese…

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To overcome the challenges of having internationally-obtained qualifications recognized in Canada, a new government office has been established to provide…

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A series of articles in the Toronto Star recently shone a powerful spotlight on the immigration consulting industry. What they…

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Equality is a fundamental Canadian value. Whether you are a fifth-generation Canadian or you have just received your Canadian citizenship…

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Four years ago, Statistics Canada launched a program to track the successes, challenges and attitudes of new immigrants to Canada…

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The Agreement for Canada-Alberta Cooperation on Immigration will streamline immigration to Alberta, making it easier and faster for foreign workers…

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A new report released by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada projects that on a national scale, Canadian…

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According to a recent study by consulting firm Deloitte and Touche LLP, many North American CEO’s are having trouble finding…

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Canada needs more doctors. This message has been trumpeted for years by politicians, hospitals, and by many ordinary Canadians, who…

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Recognition of immigrants’ foreign-acquired education and training (credentials) has become a hot topic of late. Recent studies highlight the increasing…

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In Canada, both the federal government and the provinces have a say in the selection of immigrants. The federal government…

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The Canadian economy is enjoying a very good 2007 so far, and the proof is in the jobs. In the…

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The number of options is on the rise for Canadian immigration applicants who do not want to wait out the…

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Should people in Canada have to ask politely to wear what they want? Canadians define our nation with pride as…

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This month Statistics Canada published the results of the 2006 national census, detailing the demographic shifts in the nation over…

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One of the most common questions in the Canadian immigration application process is, “How long will it take for my…

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Election campaigns provide an excellent opportunity for issues affecting immigrants to receive attention by public officials and the media. With…

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News out today that the Conservative led minority government in Ottawa won’t be establishing a federal agency to review and…

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Relatives and Community Groups Could Be Your Ticket to Priority Processing for Canadian Immigration  The number of options is on…

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Consider these facts: – For the fourth consecutive year, the Canadian economy is strong and vibrant. – In many regions…

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The Law Firm of Campbell Cohen is proud to announce the fresh new face of Canadavisa.com, focused on providing solutions…

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Canada has plenty to be proud of this month thanks to a study showing the successes of multiculturalism in the…

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This month Canada is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Canadian Citizenship Act. The act, which was passed in 1946…

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Canada’s economy added jobs at a record pace in January, continuing the trend set with an impressive year in 2006….

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Canada Green Card is a term that is used figuratively to describe Permanent Residency in Canada. Officially however, a green…

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After a lot of effort over extended time we are now launching the revamped Canadavisa.com. Our law firm first went…

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Early in January a cabinet shuffle in the government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper saw the post of Minister of…

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Maple Leaf Foods is holding back its program at its Brandon, Manitoba plant to bring in workers from China, after…

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According to a former chairman of the organization, the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is being hampered significantly…

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As we set our sights on the year ahead, both federal and provincial officials are announcing that in 2006 the…

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Work Permits, Arranged Employment and Provincial Nomination will all get you to Canada sooner. There are advantages and disadvantages to…

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Some 150 years ago Charles Darwin coined the term “natural selection” in his book entitled “The Origin of Species”. Simply…

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