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A recent sod-turning ceremony, attended by Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and federal Heritage Minister James Moore, initiated the constructionof the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), which will begin…
The construction sector in Western Canada has been plagued by a shortage of skilled tradespeople for some time. Electricians, carpenters, steam fitters, pipe fitters, and sheet metal workers are among…
In the May edition of the Canadian Immigration Newsletter, Attorney David Cohen blogged about a Canadian citizen who has been stranded in Sudan for six years as an al-Qaeda suspect.…
Human Resources and Social Development Canada (ESDC) recently announced that it will be funding a new initiative through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program for internationally-trained architects. "The Royal Architectural Institute…
Canada has more than 40,000 registered cricket players across the country, according to Cricket Canada, and perhaps 50,000 more who are not registered in a league. Cricket has been growing…
The report, published by the Conference Board of Canada, projects the creation of 58,000 new jobs in the industry next year and more than90,000 vacancies in the next three to…
Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada (CIMC) Minister Jason Kenney recently announced that, effective immediately, travelers from Croatia will no longer need to obtain Temporary Resident Visas to visit Canada. The…
Beginning December 1, Czech residents will no longer have to travel to Vienna in order to apply for their Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs). The Canadian Embassy in Prague will be…
The Toronto Regional Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) recently set up a directory of professional networks for immigrants, to help connect newcomers to jobs in their new environment. TRIEC, in partnership…
Ms. Uzma Shakir was recently awarded the Atkinson Economic Justice Fellowship to continue her community-based work around multiculturalism, immigration, and social inclusion. The award of up to $100,000 over three…