Canadian Immigration News Briefs for Mid-October 2012

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

• Immigrant Entrepreneurs Honoured in Ottawa

Five outstanding immigrant entrepreneurs were bestowed with the first ever Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards ceremony.  >>Read more...

• Ontario Wants 135,000 New Immigrants Each Year  

An expert roundtable on immigration to Ontario has concluded that immigration to the province should be increased to 1% of its population, or approximately 135,000 people a year. Of this number, it is advised that at least 65-70% come economic immigration classes. >>Read more...

• Canada Seeks to Attract British and Irish Workers

Immigration Minister Jason Kenney recently traveled to the United Kingdom on a formal business trip. The primary objective of his 5-day trip is to encourage young British and Irish graduates to consider coming to Canada to live and work. >>Read more...

• Vancouver's Reputation is "Best in the World"

A recent poll of over 18,000 people from the world’s G8 countries revealed that Vancouver tops the list of the world’s most “reputable” cities. >>Read more...