This year has brought many changes to various Canadian immigration laws, regulations, and policies. While most changes were made in…
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2010
The province of Nova Scotia recently announced the introduction of a new stream to their Provincial Nominee Program. Immigrants who…
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Having a job offer from a Canadian employer can be a great way to optimize your chances of obtaining Canadian…
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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…
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Canadian immigration policy will likely come under considerable scrutiny in 2011. Most political pundits predict that Canadians will be going…
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Why is it that 2 million Quebecers lack access to a family doctor when there are hundreds of qualified foreign…
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Last month we informed you that Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is publishing the number of complete applications it receives for…
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Several Canadian provinces offer Canadian Permanent Residency nominations for individuals in semi-skilled professions in manufacturing, transportation, food and beverage, and…
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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last…
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I came across several blogs recently written by new Canadians who use their blogs as a venue to share aspects…
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Want to study in Canada? Canada’s first-rate academic institutions welcome international students from across the world. More than 130,000 students…
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On June 26, 2010, the Government of Canada placed a limit on the number of Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) applications…
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The Federal and Quebec immigration systems offer Canadian permanent residency to qualified business persons under their Immigrant Investor categories. The…
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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last…
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The current Canadian immigration selection system favours skilled immigrants. They are viewed as part of the solution to the problem…
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This week on September 30th, 2010, Michaëlle Jean’s term as Governor General of Canada comes to a close. During her…
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Manitoba‘s very successful Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) is proof that Manitoba is a destination of choice for those considering immigration…
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Manitoba has established itself as a leader among Canadian provinces with its very successful Provincial Nomination Program. Here are three…
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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last…
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The arrival by sea last month of 492 Tamil asylum seekers continues to serve as a lightning rod for anti-immigration…
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Canada further strengthens its Temporary Foreign Worker Program to better protect live-in caregivers
This month, the Government of Canada announced it is implementing stricter regulations with the aim of further improving the working…
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A foreign national who wishes to work in Canada generally requires a work permit. Work permits allow people to quickly…
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The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) is designed to support Alberta‘s economic growth by attracting work-ready immigrants to the province…
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The following is a summary of developments in Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…
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Earlier this month a dilapidated vessel, the MV Sun Sea, was escorted to a British Columbia harbour by a flotilla…
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One way to be eligible for a Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa is to qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker…
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There is a competition among Canadian provinces to attract immigrants with entrepreneurial and business management skills. To attract these individuals,…
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The following is a summary of developments in Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…
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Les autorités des marchés financiers en France et au Québec ont signé un accord qui vise à faciliter la mobilité…
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The Canadian House of Commons was adjourned on June 17th and is not scheduled to meet again until September 20th….
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On June 26, 2010, Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced that the Government of Canada has amended its current immigration…
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On June 26, 2010, Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced that the Government of Canada temporarily closed applications for the…
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Those wishing to immigrate to Canada will soon be better protected against fraud and exploitation by “crooked consultants”. On June…
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The following is a summary of developments in Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…
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Here is my take on the changes to the requirements under the Federal Skilled Worker Category- be quick with your…
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Any person currently charged with or previously convicted of any criminal offence inside or outside of Canada may be…
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Earlier this month, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) released preliminary data about the number of permanent and temporary residents Canada…
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Business immigration programs are being praised for their success in the beautiful province of British Columbia (BC), as more and…
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The following is a summary of developments in Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…
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This is my belated Mother’s Day tribute to Maria Gallardo, who, in looking out for her son, was willing, and…
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Since 2008, the Canadian federal and provincial governments have had programs in place to make it easier for individuals working…
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A report on business optimism by Canada’s central bank earlier this month found that businesses are expressing confidence in the…
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This month, the Ontario provincial government updated its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), known as Opportunities Ontario, in order to welcome…
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The following is a summary of recent developments in Canadian citizenship and immigration news. Update on family sponsorship debt case…
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One thing we know for certain is that Fredy Villanueva is dead. How he got that way is currently being…
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A good number of qualified candidates applying to immigrate to Canada under the US Visa-Holders category of the Alberta Immigrant…
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A new study by three prominent Canadian economists concludes that Canada should expand its Immigrant Investor program, and highlights the…
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On March 16, Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced that the government of Canada is reviewing current immigration procedures to…
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This week, Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced a proposed set of changes to Canada’s refugee system that would see…
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Firstly, here’s a primer for the uninitiated. Canada (the Federal government) has entered into bilateral agreements with all the provinces…
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For individuals interested in bringing their current business to Canada, there are new guidelines that will help them to accomplish…
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Le nouveau programme d’immigration anticipé du Québec, le Programme de l’expérience québécoise, est en vigueur depuis le 14 février dernier….
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Early this month, a management expert delivered a report that predicted an upcoming skills shortage in Ontario that could leave…
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Canada’s Income Tax Act allows new immigrants to Canada to benefit from a five year ‘tax holiday’ upon their arrival,…
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This old English idiom stands for the principle that in a similar situation one should not have one set of…
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When searching for employment in Canada, it is important for candidates to be prepared, not just to integrate into the…
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A significant proportion of the Canadian economy is made up of small and medium businesses—Statistics Canada reports that more than…
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Le ministre de la Santé et des services sociaux du Québec Yves Bolduc a annoncé il ya quelques jours un…
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When a devastating earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck Haiti on January 12, Canada’s response was almost immediate….
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A little over two weeks ago Haiti was rocked by an earthquake, which has since claimed over 150,000 lives, and…
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