Canadian Immigration Newsletter - June, 2009 Edition

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Quebec adopts special immigration program for international students and foreign workers

Along the lines of the federal Canadian Experience Class, introduced last year by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the province of Quebec is launching its own accelerated and simplified immigration program for international students and specialized foreign workers who meet labour market priorities in the province. >> Read full article on Canadavisa.com

Saskatchewan’s new immigration strategy strengthens communities and the economy

The Canadian province of Saskatchewan has been steadily building its reputation as an immigration destination in Canada. Significant investments have been made to its Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) and towards immigrant settlement services in recent years, helping to develop a strong immigrant community in the province. Now, the Government of Saskatchewan has unveiled a new […]

Canada’s commitment to refugee resettlement

Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada Minister Jason Kenney joined the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in observing World Refugee Day earlier this month. Canada’s longstanding commitment to providing a new home for refugees was acknowledged by the UNHCR, and current resettlement programs and integration initiatives were celebrated. Every year, Canada’s refugee program provides […]

Happy Canada Day! Canada now has a National Immigration Museum

July 1st is Canada Day, a day for all of Canada’s citizens and Permanent Residents to celebrate the benefits and opportunities bestowed up them as Canadians. Recognizing the contributions made by immigrants and the importance of immigration to the country’s history, the Government of Canada has now given national museum status to Canada’s Immigration Museum, […]

David’s Blog: A Tale of Two Cities

We Canadians take our hockey seriously. And why not? It is, after all, our game and no other country can match us over the long haul in international competitions. Hockey for us is a source of pride and many of us follow our favourite teams with the fervour you would expect from a religious devotee. […]