Canadian Immigration News Briefs for Mid-June 2012

The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last two weeks.

• Canada Ranked World's 4th Most Peaceful Country

Canada is one of the most peaceful countries in the world, according to the annual Global Peace Index (GPI).  >>Read more...

• Trade Unions and Oil Sands Industries Announce Agreement to Develop Skilled Workforce

Canada’s Building Trade Unions and the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) have announced an agreement to develop a stronger skilled workforce in the oil sands region of the country. >>Read more...

• Additional Visa Office Closures and Procedural Changes

 19 Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) local offices are closed as of June 1, 2012. In addition, front counter services will be eliminated at the remaining open offices. >>Read more...