CanadaVisa News Briefs | April 19 to April 24, 2018

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Published: April 24, 2018

This is a summary of Canadian immigration news stories that took place over the past week.

Our Canadian immigration news briefs keep you up to date on the latest Canadian immigration news as it unfolds.

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• IRCC warns of scam targeting international students

April 24, 2018

Canada's Immigration Ministry is warning of a scam targeting international students in Ottawa and London, Ontario, among other Canadian cities. >> Read more

• British Columbia invites 225 in latest draw

April 23, 2018

The province of British Columbia issued 225 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination in a draw that was held April 18. >> Read more

• Canada amends passports rules to address child safety concerns

April 23, 2018

The Government of Canada has amended the rules governing Canadian passports to address concerns for both the safety of children and passport misuse . >> Read more

• Saskatchewan issues invitations to 231 entrepreneurs

April 19, 2018

The Government of Saskatchewan conducted a new draw for its Provincial Nominee Program's Entrepreneur Category on April 18, issuing invitations to 231 candidates in the province's Expression of Interest pool. >> Read more

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