Canadian Immigration News Briefs for July 2012

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

•Canadian Employers Look to Hire in Portugal  

Canadian employers are hoping to hire approximately 400 Portuguese construction workers, according to details divulged by Albano Ribeiro, spokesperson for the Construction Union in Portugal.  >>Read more...

• For the First Time, Canadians are Wealthier than Americans

A new study has revealed that median household income in Canada is now higher than in the United States.  >>Read more...

• Expansion of Canada-Alberta Pilot Project

Employers in Alberta will soon be able to more easily hire skilled foreign workers in targeted professions. >>Read more...

• Canadian Economy Creates High-Paying Jobs

Since the beginning of 2012, Canada’s job growth has expanded to include a record number of high-quality positions. >>Read more...