New Passport Rule to Take Effect
Beginning January 23, 2007, Canadians travelling to and from the United States by air will require a passport. While the rule will apply to those who cross the border by…
New processing procedures for Gulf residents
Gulf residents applying for Canadian permanent residency in pre-defined categories will be processed through the Abu Dhabi Embassy, instead of the previous London (UK) Visa Office beginning on January 1,…
No Amnesty for Undocumented Workers
Citizenship and Immigration Canada will not be allowing an amnesty for undocumented workers despite calls from community groups, unions and industry associations. It is estimated that 200,000 workers without legal…
No change to overall Immigration numbers
Canada's new immigration minister says the Conservative Government does not plan to change the overall immigration target number, or restrict family reunification. Tuesday, February 15, 2006 - In his first…
Non-Profit Group Launches New Initiative to Encourage Civic Engagement among Immigrants
Nearly a fifth of Canada's total population was born elsewhere in the world. Many of these individuals immigrated to Canada because of the promise of living freely in a democratic,…
Nova Scotia Industry Leaders Call for More Immigration
The leaders of some of Atlantic Canada's largest industry organizations are looking to work with Citizenship and Immigration Canada to encourage more immigrants to come to their region. In a…
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…