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

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

By designating the third week of October as Canadian Citizenship Week, Citizenship and Immigration Canada encourages all Canadians “to reflect on the value of citizenship, what it means to be Canadian and the rights, privileges and responsibilities of citizenship.”

Recent modifications to British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) make it easier for immigrants to establish new businesses in the province. This article serves as an update to the Business section of the BC PNP article that appeared in the April 2007 edition of CICNews.

Niagara Falls is one of the wonders of the world, and a point of Canadian national pride. The Falls lie on the border with the United States, however the more impressive Horseshoe Falls are within Canada’s jurisdiction. While Canadians take pride in ownership of the better share of the famous waterfall, recent incidents at the nearby border crossing with the U.S. call into question how much control Canada really holds over its famous landmark, and who may enter the country to see it.