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

• Canada and U.S. Promote Cross-Border Business

Canada and the U.S. have released their first progress report after announcing the creation of the Beyond the Border Action Plan in 2011. >>Read more…

• Immigrants Make Up Half of Canada’s Millionaires

A new survey has revealed that almost half of Canada’s millionaires are either immigrants or first-generation Canadians. >>Read more…

• Processing Times May Increase as Foreign Service Officers Strike

Processing times for applications submitted to Canadian Visa Offices abroad may rise as Canada’s foreign service officers go on strike.>>Read more…