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Canadian Immigration News Briefs for Mid-December 2012

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Published: December 11, 2012

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

• CIC to Launch New Federal Skilled Trades Program in January 2013

Starting January 2, 2013, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will begin accepting applications for a new Federal Skilled Trade program designed to facilitate the entry of overseas skilled tradespersons into the Canadian workforce. >>Read more...

• Canada Ranks High for Immigrant Integration

A recent study by the Migrant Integration Policy Index has ranked Canada as the third best country in the world for immigrant integration. >>Read more...

• Canada to Introduce New Asylum System

On December 15, 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will be introducing a new asylum system designed to overcome the limitations and vulnerabilities of its predecessor. >>Read more...

• Report Says Canada Should Boost Immigration Levels in 2014 

An internal government review has revealed suggestions to begin raising Canada’s immigration targets beginning in 2014. >>Read More

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