Multiculturalism in Canada

In a country as culturally diverse as Canada, the notion of multiculturalism is a significant element of Canadian identity – “fundamental to [the Canadian] belief that all citizens are equal.” A nation based on immigration, Canada has a long history of being culturally diverse. The British North American Act that marked Canadian Confederation in 1867 […]

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Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program

Like most other Canadian provinces, Saskatchewan has been focusing on immigration as a means to fuel population growth and ease the provincial labour shortage. Recent population figures show that this focus is paying off. In part due to the increasing number of immigrants heading to Saskatchewan, recent population growth has been setting provincial records. The […]

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Canada Becoming the More Attractive North American Immigration Destination

“Politics, health care, social issues, and possibly even the strengthening of the Canadian dollar” are being cited by the Association of Canadian Studies as reasons why more and more Americans are choosing to immigrate to Canada. Also, an increasing number of Mexicans are deciding to bypass the United States as an immigration destination, heading to […]

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The Canadian Immigration Integration Project for Pre-Arrival Preparation

The Canadian Immigration Integration Project (CIIP) was created to improve employment prospects for new immigrants to Canada. >> Read Full Article on CanadaVisa.com . . .

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David Cohen’s Blog: Preventing Discrimination Versus Encouraging Multiculturalism

Ontario is Canada’s most populous province and a beacon for newly arriving immigrants. In fact, well over half of new immigrants arriving in Canada settle in Ontario. On October 10, residents of the province will head to the polls to elect a new government. As the campaign picks up momentum, it is becoming clear that […]

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