Canada to maintain immigration levels for 2009, though requirements may change

Earlier this year, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada Minister Jason Kenney announced that Canada was considering a reduction in immigration numbers in 2009, based on economic uncertainty.  Having met with his provincial and territorial counterparts to study the demand for immigration in regional labour markets, Minister Kenney has announced that the need for immigration remains […]

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In the US on an H1B? Get in on fast-track Canadian immigration while you still can

The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) has announced that the list of qualifying occupations for the popular U.S. Visa Holder category is currently under revision.  It is anticipated that a new list of qualifying occupations will likely be more restrictive than the current one.  Applicants who qualify under existing requirements are encouraged to submit their […]

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Labour mobility across Canada and across the Atlantic

The free flow of skilled workers across provincial and national boundaries has become increasingly relevant in the age of free-trade markets and globalization.  To remain economically competitive with an efficient labour market, Canada has been taking steps to improve labour mobility and foreign credential recognition both at home and abroad.  Agreements have recently been signed […]

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New legislation for foreign worker recruitment provides better protection

The province of Manitoba has implemented new regulations to better protect temporary foreign workers from unscrupulous recruiters and employers that have surfaced in Canada and abroad.  The new legislation is designed to prevent any worker from paying to find a job in Manitoba, requiring recruitment agencies be licensed by the province for better regulation.  National […]

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Self-employed? Canadian business immigration seeks cultural and athletic professionals, as well as farmers

Though it is one of the three categories of federal business immigration, the Self-Employed Person category is the only one that does not require a monetary investment or a minimum personal net worth.  It is simply a fast-track option for those who have relevant experience in an occupation in art, culture, recreation, or sport, as […]

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David’s Blog: Second class citizens’- Part 1

If you were to ask me what I consider to be the greatest benefit of being a Canadian, I’d say it’s that I get to pass citizenship on to my children. While it’s still true for me, its no longer the case for one of my kids who happened to be born in the U.S.. […]

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