45 Dead and 111 Missing in Tragic Incident off Djibouti Coast
Obock, 2 October –– At least 45 people have tragically died and 111 still missing after they were forced off their vessel in open sea by smugglers. The incident that…
Over 700,000 Displaced in Haiti, Half are Children as Humanitarian Crisis Worsens
Geneva/ Port-au-Prince, 02 October – Over 700,000 people, more than half of whom are children, are now internally displaced across Haiti, according to a new report by the International Organization…
Ontario Announces New Pilot Provincial Nominee Program
The Ontario government has introduced the Ontario Pilot Provincial Nominee Program(PNP) designed to help Ontario employers to attract and retain the skilled immigrants needed in the provincial labour market.The program…
Ontario Commits New Funding for Foreign-Trained Nurses
In recent years, the Canadian healthcare system has experienced a shortage of nurses, as many experienced professionals retire. To ensure fair treatment and to ease the burden on the healthcare…
Ontario Community Website Connects Immigrants to Canada
In its effort to boost regional immigration, the province of Ontario is funding a community website focused on attracting Canadian immigrants to suburban London, Ontario. An "Immigration Web Portal" is…
Ontario Eases Process for Temporary Worker Permits
Following the model of programs in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan, the province of Ontario has reached an agreement with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to ease entry for foreign…
Ontario to introduce new Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act
The proposed bill, if passed, will break down barriers that will ensure foreign-trained professionals have a fair chance at finding work in their field of expertise in Canada. The Bill…
Ontario Launches Government Outreach Program to Help Newcomers Succeed in the Workplace
The McGuinty government is lending a helping hand to newcomers. Ontario's new initiative is aimed at aiding newly-landed immigrants understand theirrights and responsibilities in Canada so that they can stay…
Ontario Names New Commissioner for Recognition of Foreign Credentials
Following from new legislation passed in late 2006, the Province of Ontario has appointed its first ever Fairness Commissioner to work with regulatory bodies for the recognition of the credentials…
Ontario Opposition Leader Unveils Plan to Integrate Skilled Immigrants
In a new policy paper, Ontario Progressive Conservative (PC) Party leader John Tory revealed his party’s plan to assist skilled immigrants arriving in the province. In the paper, titled A…