Happy Labor Day Wishes
Today, September 4, 2006, is a holiday across the entire Canada/USA region, known as "Labor Day". The celebration of Labor Day dates back to the 1800's. It first began in…
Ignatieff Calls for Streamlined Immigration Program
Liberal leadership candidate Michael Ignatieff said on Friday in Vancouver that Canada needs to expand the family-class portion of its immigration system, which allows Canadians to sponsor family members who…
Improved Immigration Policy a Primary Platform in the Liberal Leadership Race
The necessity to revamp the current Canadian Immigration system has been emphasized in many platforms in the liberal leadership race, notably in the proposed policies of Joe Volpe, Gerard Kennedy…
International students studying in Canada can now apply for off-campus work permits
The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, has announced that effective April 27, 2006, foreign students enrolled in public post-secondary institutions can apply for off-campus work permits. The…
International Survey Ranks Canadian Cities Tops for Healthy Living and Quality of Life
In an international study conducted by Mercer Human Resource Consulting, the city of Calgary has ranked at the top of its Health and Sanitation index. Canadian cities also ranked very…
Iraqi Refugee Claims Reaching High Levels of Success in Canada
Refugees arriving in Canada from Iraq since 2003 have found a relatively high rate of approval for their claims. The UN High Commission for Refugees has commended Canada’s response to…
Canada experiencing one of the most serious labour shortages in the industrial world
Canada's labour crunch has it facing one of the most serious shortages of skilled workers in the industrial world. A recent Manpower inc. poll of Canadian small and enterprise-level business…
Layton Joins Indo-Canadians in Calling for Apology for Komagata Maru Incident
Federal NDP leader Jack Layton called on the government to issue a formal apology in the House of Commons for a case of racism against immigrants from India 93 years…
Liberal Party Names new Critic for Citizenship and Immigration in Shadow Cabinet
As recently elected Liberal Party of Canada leader the Honourable Stephane Dion named his first shadow cabinet, a new face will be addressing issues of Citizenship and Immigration. The announcement…
Liberals demand Conservatives Provide Funding for Immigration Plan for Francophone Communities
Liberal Citizenship and Immigration Critic Raymonde Folco today called on the Conservative government to deliver the funding required to foster greater immigration for minority Francophone communities. "I support any initiative…