Iraqi refugee program extended to 2013
The Government of Canada has extended the Iraqi refugee program for an additional two years. Between 2011 and 2013, the Iraqi refugee program will allow an additional 8,600 refugees to…
Canada keeps immigration levels steady for 2011
The Government of Canada will keep Canada's immigration levels the same next year, for 2011. The government says its goal is to take in between 240,000 and 265,000 new permanent…
Record high number of job postings in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's unemployment rate for October was just 5.7%, lower than the national unemployment rate, which is currently at 7.9%. Saskatchewan’s economy continues to fuel job creation—the number of job postings…
Canada hosts international conference on combating anti-Semitism
The second annual conference of the Inter-parliamentary Coalition for Combating Antisemitism (ICCA) opened yesterday in Ottawa, Canada. The Government of Canada is supporting the conference, which is bringing together representatives…
Canada announces funding for Settlement Services in Sudbury
The Government of Canada is investing more than $220,000 to support the Newcomers Services program at the YMCA in Sudbury, Ontario. This funding, made available through Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s…
Tips for settlement and finances in Canada
It may be very important for newcomers to Canada to manage their finances well. Understanding how banking and finance works in Canada will be a big advantage to potential new…
Canada boycotts Durban commemorative event
The Government of Canada has announced it will not participate in the events to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Program of Action (DDPA)…
Skilled worker immigrants doing well in Canada
A new evaluation has found that those who immigrant to Canada under the Federal Skilled Worker program are contributing to Canada's economy. According to the evaluation, the biggest predictors of…
The secret to a successful career in Canada
A new report released December 1, 2010, has concluded that self-confidence and a can-do attitude are the main determinants to an immigrant's success in Canada. The report was authored by…
Canada invests $2 million in Toronto to help newcomers
Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced today that Canada is investing more than $2 million for improved access to services to help newcomers successfully integrate.In order to better assist new immigrants…