2008

With the goal of processing new Federal Skilled Worker applications within 6-12 months, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada (CIMC) has…

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Many Canadian employers have been feeling the pinch of chronic labour shortages over the past few years and Human Resources…

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Immigrant and temporary migrants have become increasingly important to population growth and to Canada’s economy.  Canadians are grateful for the…

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Without a doubt, the Canadian immigration story of the past year has to do with the changes made to the…

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If you are a business person looking to make an investment in Canada, the Business Immigration Program may be an…

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Following Prime Minister Harper’s re-election last month, he appointed a new cabinet and a new Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and…

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In the Government of Canada‘s recent Speech from the Throne, Governor General Michaëlle Jean stated that the federal government will…

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Saskatchewan has just made it easier for international students to become Canadian Permanent Residents.  British Columbia (BC) is now helping…

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In a few days from now, the waiting will be over. Not only will we know the fate of the…

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This month’s Canadian federal election resulted in Canada’s third consecutive minority government, re-electing Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Conservative…

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Two recently released reports have shown that the children of Canadian immigrants are faring well in Canadian post-secondary institutions and…

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The province of Alberta and the Philippines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate the flow of Filipino…

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Le président français Nicolas Sarkozy et le Premier ministre du Québec Jean Charest viennent de signer un accord bilatéral qui…

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Here’s what the Province of Ontario has to say about immigration on its official website. “Immigration is a cornerstone of…

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On October 14th, a Canadian federal election will be held to either re-elect the governing Conservatives, or to elect a…

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As of September 17, 2008, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is accepting applications for the newest category of Canadian immigration,…

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Canada, like most OECD countries, has a selective immigration system that focuses on highly skilled candidates. This has created gaping…

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With smaller cities and a lower profile, Atlantic Canada traditionally has not seen large influxes of newcomers to Canada.  Recent…

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In two weeks from now, Canadians will go to the polls to select their federal members of Parliament, and unless…

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International graduates and temporary foreign workers have established themselves in Canadian society and are well-poised to become Permanent Residents and…

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After months of deliberations and consultations, the details of what will govern the selection of skilled worker applicants for immigration…

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Though Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal continue to absorb the majority of newcomers to Canada, each of their respective national shares…

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Provincial Nomination Programs (PNP) across the country have seen much success in the recruitment and retention of Canadian immigrants based…

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It seems more probable by the day that Canadians will be going to the polls in the next couple of…

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Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Minister Diane Finley has begun her cross-Canada tour through which CIC will develop the framework…

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Presently, licensing requirements for many occupations differ across provinces and territories, making inter-provincial labour mobility challenging for some Canadian citizens…

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Canada’s International Youth Program encourages young Canadians to travel and work abroad; to acquire the skills, training, and cultural experiences…

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The government of Saskatchewan has been focusing on better preparing soon-to-be immigrants for the reality of the labour market, with…

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The United States is fortunate. It attracts a seemingly endless supply of the best and brightest people from all parts…

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Canada, as it is today, was built by immigration. It is a nation that has always welcomed newcomers as a…

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The Alberta provincial government recently announced that residents of Alberta can now sponsor their close relatives for fast-tracked Permanent Residency…

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After much deliberation on Parliament Hill, the Conservative’s amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) survived a final…

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The Agreement for Canada-Prince Edward Island Cooperation on Immigration will make it easier for the province to attract and welcome…

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Certain Canadian immigration applicants are required to take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), a standard test that is…

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It’s easy, in this day and age, to be cynical. Examples of greed and selfishness abound in most parts of…

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The province of Alberta, with its booming economy and expanding cities, has been working to make it as easy as…

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Attorney David Cohen has been vocal about his opposition to the Conservative government’s proposed legislative changes to the Immigration and…

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British Columbia (BC) is making immigration work. The provincial government has been in immigration headlines quite often over the past…

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With a recent string of apologies to various Canadian communities, the Government of Canada is recognizing the past wrongs of…

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The Canadian government announced last week that it will create a 29 million dollar grant program as redress for various…

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Through recent changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program, Canada has made it easier for graduating international students to obtain…

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The minority Conservative government tabled a bill on March 14, 2008 that proposed amendments to Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection…

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The Family Connections category is the newest addition to the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nomination Program (NLPNP). Newfoundland and Labrador…

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The number of visible minorities in Canada has topped the five million mark for the first time in Canada’s history,…

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The Conservative led minority government has recently introduced a bill in Parliament that contains significant changes to Canada’s immigration law….

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On March 14, 2008 Canada’s Conservative government tabled a bill that proposed amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act…

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Young, educated, and attuned to life in Canada, foreign students are Canadian immigrants of choice, with no settlement-integration cost and…

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Citizenship and Immigration Canada has been working with new EU countries in an effort to establish visa-exempt status for all…

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Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has been pumping funds into the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program, supporting…

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Since it’s inception in 2002, Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) has stood for the principle that anyone is…

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How long will it take to process a Canadian Permanent Resident Visa application? Well, that depends on several factors. One…

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Nearly three quarters of Canadian immigrants settle in Canada’s three largest metropolitan areas, Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. However, a recent…

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The Canadian economy is growing at a much faster rate than the Canadian population. The Canadian population would not be…

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The Philippines is one of the most important source countries for Canadian immigration. Recent government reports have shown that Filipinos…

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If you are a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident, and want to sponsor your dependent child who resides, say, in…

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An important issue for future Canadian immigrants: Where do I want to live when I get to Canada? Which Canadian…

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With a pressing need for skilled workers, Canada’s Western provinces continue to implement new initiatives to help foreign workers get…

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Canada’s Northern Territories are not common destinations for immigrants. Many potential immigrants perceive that the smaller communities and harsh climate…

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Large funding allocations have been made over the past month by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) at the national, provincial,…

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In immigration law, we come across many situations where the decision taken greatly impacts the welfare of children. In 1999,…

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