Skilled Trades – The Great Canadian Job Rush

The shortage of skilled labour in Canada has been deemed the most important challenge for Canadian business leaders, according to a recent study.  The C-Suite survey of Canadian executives reports that 84 per cent of respondents are having a difficult time finding qualified and available skilled workers to staff their businesses. According to the surveyed […]

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Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program

Under the Agreement for Canada-Prince Edward Island Co-operation on Immigration, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) fast-tracks Canadian immigration applications.  The Prince Edward Island (PEI) provincial government is looking to recruit individuals to increase its population, its supply of skilled workers, and to fuel business and economic development. Through the PEI PNP, […]

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Celebrating the Value of Canadian Citizenship

By designating the third week of October as Canadian Citizenship Week, Citizenship and Immigration Canada encourages all Canadians “to reflect on the value of citizenship, what it means to be Canadian and the rights, privileges and responsibilities of citizenship.”  Many citizenship ceremonies were held in communities across the country throughout Citizenship Week, in which hundreds […]

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British Columbia Eases Requirements for Business Immigration

Recent modifications to British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) make it easier for immigrants to establish new businesses in the province. This article serves as an update to the Business section of the BC PNP article that appeared in the April 2007 edition of CICNews. >> Read Full Article on CanadaVisa.com . . .

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David Cohen’s Blog: Who is Making our Border Decisions?

Niagara Falls is one of the wonders of the world, and a point of Canadian national pride. The Falls lie on the border with the United States, however the more impressive Horseshoe Falls are within Canada’s jurisdiction. While Canadians take pride in ownership of the better share of the famous waterfall, recent incidents at the […]

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