A Review of Immigration in 2012, Part 1

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CIC News
Published: December 31, 2012

2012 saw a number of important changes to Canadian immigration programs across the board. Some have already taken effect, while others will not be effective until various times in 2013. As we embark on a new year, CIC News is pleased to provide a summary of the major changes to some of Canada’s most popular immigration programs. In this article, the first of a two-part series, we will examine the changes that have been made to the country’s Permanent Residency programs. >>Read More

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