CanadaVisa News Briefs For Mid-December, 2014

The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that have taken place since the beginning of this month.

• Temporary Suspension Of Removals Lifted For Citizens Of Haiti And Zimbabwe

The temporary suspension of removals for Haitian and Zimbabwean nationals currently in Canada has been lifted. >>Read More

• Manitoba Likely To Have 500 New Nominations Under Express Entry

Following the news that its Prairie counterpart of Saskatchewan will receive an additional 775 provincial nomination spaces under Express Entry, the province of Manitoba is also expected to receive in increase in its allocation. >>Read More

• Alberta Wants More Provincial Nomination Spaces

The province of Alberta has formally requested that the federal government lift the lid on the number of economic immigrants it may nominate for Canadian immigration each year. >>Read More

• Canada Announces Immigrant Investor Venture Capital Pilot Program

The government of Canada will give permanent resident status to around 50 high-net-worth immigrant investors and their families under a new investor pilot program. The government says that the program aims to attract experienced millionaire investors who will contribute to economic growth and prosperity. >>Read More