Doubts exist over CSIC’s competence
With the resignation of four board members in less than four months, The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) expressing concern, and an independent auditor describing its expenses as "unusually high", the…
Economic Integration of Immigrants: Better in Small Canadian Areas
According to a recent Statistics Canada report, immigrants who settle in smaller Canadian cities and rural areas are better off financially than those who head to larger urban areas. The…
Edmonton wants federal government to streamline immigration
A survey by Manpower Inc. found that Edmonton's net employment is anticipated to grow by 48 per cent, compared to thenational net employmentoutlook of 29 per cent. The red-hot job…
Employers in Saskatoon Better Equipped to Hire Immigrants
An immigration office will be opening in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on June 15, 2007 as part of the provincial government’s plan to develop, attract, and retain its workforce. The immigration office…
Exploitation Of Filipino Nurses
The Vancouver based Filipino Nurses Support Group (FNSG) has alleged that Filipino nurses who come to Canada are being taken advantage of. According to FNSG, most Filipino nurses do not…
New fairness commissioner would make regulatory bodies accountable for how they treat immigrants
New legislation would have Ontario's 34 regulated professions face scrutiny by a new 'fairness commissioner', ensuring their admission procedures are clear, open and fair to all. Jun. 9, 2006 -…
First Head Tax Restitution Payments Arrive for Chinese-Canadians
The Federal Government has begun to make its payments to members of the Chinese community who were forced to pay a head tax when immigrating to Canada between 1885 and…
Forced To Leave Canada Today
Immigration Officials won't bend rules to permit live-in caregiver to stay in Canada Montreal, QC, Canada – August 10th, 2006 — Laila Elumbra entered Canada legally on a work permit…
Foreign credentials recognized in a Conservative Canada
The Conservative Party of Canada picked up more than 36% of the popular vote and has won a plurality of seats in parliament, establishing it as Canada's first Conservative government…
Foreign Workers Program Not Meeting The Needs of Canadian Businesses
A new report by the Canadian Bar Association claims that a federal program aimed at bringing low-skilled foreign workers into Canada is not meeting the needs of employers in dire…