Alberta puts two immigration programs on hold
Given current job market conditions, Alberta has decided to no longer accept applications for two of its streams under its provincial nomination program. Effective immediately, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program…
Approved Destination Status for Canada further strengthens relationship with China
Canada is poised to become an even more popular destination for Chinese. Last week, delegates from the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) paid an official visit to Niagara Falls, Ontario,…
Earnings growth for workers in Saskatchewan outpaces inflation
Good news for workers in Saskatchewan as Statistics Canada releases data that shows Saskatchewan's average weekly earnings for June 2010 increased 4.6 per cent compared to June of last year.…
Government of Canada encourages Canadian community groups to sponsor refugees to come to Canada
Canada has a long-standing tradition of helping those most in need. Presently, community groups in Canada are being encouraged to consider sponsoring refugees to come to Canada according to Citizenship,…
Official visit by Canada to India, China and the Philippines facilitates cooperation on shared immigration concerns and the crackdown against immigration fraud
The Canadian government is urging officials in India, China and the Philippines to help Canada’s efforts to put an end to immigration fraud. Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Jason Kenney,…
Canadian employment prospects very positive heading into fourth quarter of 2010
Canadian employers expect a steady hiring climate for the fourth quarter of 2010, according to the latest results of the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, the most extensive, forward-looking employment survey…
Canada welcomes a growing number of students, visitors and immigrants from India
Canada and India are connected both economically and culturally and there is great potential for even stronger ties between the two countries. Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney is in…
Canada added jobs in August
Employment in Canada increased by 36,000 jobs in August. There were increases in the educational services, professional, scientific and technical services, and natural resources sectors in August. Quebec, Saskatchewan and…
Canada invests in Toronto-area Newcomers’ Centre
The Government of Canada is proving its commitment to help immigrants succeed by announcing it is investing $686,000 in a Newcomers’ Centre that provides settlement services to immigrants in Scarborough,…
Ontario PNP expands to include international graduates of Master’s degree programs
Ontario aims to attract and retain highly-skilled international students who will ultimately help Ontario, and Canada, compete in the global economy. Since April 2010, international graduates from Ontario PhD programs…