Right of Permanent Resident Fee reduced by half
The Government of Canada has reduced the Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) from C$975.00 to C$490.00 effective Wednesday, May 3, 2006. Canadian Immigrants who have submitted their RPRF before…
Safe-third country act denies refugees their inalienable rights
Amnesty International, as well as The Canadian Counsel for Refugees (CCR), has voiced their collective concern over the real-world implications regarding the Canada/US "Safe-Third Country Agreement". The human rights advocacy…
Saskatchewan Invests Further in Immigration
The Government of Saskatchewan has recently announced an $8.5 million infusion of funds into immigration and settlement services for the 2007-2008 fiscal year. This budget represents a 40 per cent…
Simplified Application Process Introduced for Federal Skilled Workers
As of September 1, 2006 most applications for permanent residence under the Federal Skilled Worker and Business Class immigration programs are to be submitted under the new 'Simplified Application Process',…
Skilled Immigrants in High Demand as Unemployment Matches 30-Year Low
Driven by greater than expected job creation in December, Canada's unemployment rate fell back down to the 30-year low previously reached in May 2006. In the final month of 2006…
IOM Recognized as Main Data Provider in IASC’s Management Response to Independent Review of Humanitarian Response to Internal Displacement
Berlin/Geneva – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) welcomes the recognition of its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) as a lead provider of country-level data on internal displacement in the Inter-Agency…
Small Business Association Calls for Easier Entry for Non-Professional Workers
In a report released on labour shortages faced by small and medium sized firms across Canada, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) called for changes to the immigration system…
Small rural communities in Canada working to attract immigrants
The Community Immigration Retention in Rural Ontario (CIRRO) pilot project was recently launched by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs to create a list of best practices…
Some Canadians Must Apply to Retain Citizenship
Days before leaving the post of Minister of Citizenship and Immigration to become Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, the Honourable Monte Solberg sent a letter to Members of…
Spousal Sponsorship Changes
On February 18, 2005 the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration announced that spouses and common-law partners in a genuine relationship with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, regardless of immigration…