Harper avows: Government will address foreign credentials recognition.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper played host as he welcomed Canada’s first ministers to dinner at his new home on Friday, February 24. The now famous prime-ministerial address, located on 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, was the setting for an evening of political parley. The conversation included parboiled discourse on the hot-topic of Canadian immigration. The […]

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Canadian universities lure international students

According to Citizenship and Immigration (CIC) Canada , over 56,000 international students settled upon Canada to complete their studies in 2004. Universities claim that Canada ‘s strong international reputation, affordable tuition, and diverse culture are the main draws. To attract foreign students, the universities employ a variety of techniques; usually a combination of international education […]

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Wanted: experienced internationally trained Massage Therapists

Ontario is taking the lead in recognizing foreign credentials in Canada by offering to recognize international qualifications for experienced Massage Therapy Professionals. The new International Massage Therapy Bridging Program is offered at Ontario ‘s Centennial College and prepares recently landed immigrants to take the registration exams and continue to practice their profession safely in Canada […]

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Rainy River studies local immigration

The Rainy River Future Development Corp. (RRFDC) has launched an independent study on immigration in the Rainy River ( Ontario ) district with the hope to attract new immigrants to the area. RRFDC’s economic development intern, Jessie Zhang, began working on the project in December. Inspired by the local economic development officer Geoff Gillon, the […]

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