Canadians approve of immigration

A Gallup poll was commissioned recently by The Association for Canadian Studies (ACS) regarding Canada ‘s attitude towards immigration. The census reveals Canadians as “more open” to the idea of immigration than many other immigrant-receiving nations. The census data also shed light on international perspectives regarding immigration. Where Canadians feel that immigration is a positive […]

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British Columbia to fast-track skilled trades workers from Europe

Potential European immigrants will be given access to Canada through British Columbia ‘s (BC) Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The initiative will expedite work permit processing as well as Permanent Resident applications. B.C is currently undergoing a labour shortage that is affecting its booming construction industry. This month Vancouver ‘s Regional Construction Association (VRCA) president, Keith […]

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The Government of Ontario launches new online immigration services.

Ontario has officially launched two new immigration-centric websites. The online resources facilitate both settlement and career services, respectively. Ontarioimmigration.ca welcomes Canadian Newcomers to Ontario and provides them with comprehensive settlement information. The new online service is intended to help ease the transition for over 120,000 newly-landed immigrants that settle in Canada ‘s most populous province […]

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New government agency will recognize foreign credentials

In his first public address as Immigration Minister, Monte Solberg announced that a federal agency will be developed to respond to the needs of Canada ‘s skilled immigrants. He also re-iterated his government’s plan to reduce the immigrant landing fee by half. Speaking at the Public Policy Forum Convention held In Toronto recently, Solberg did […]

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