Construction Sector recruiting Canadian immigrants
The construction sector in Western Canada has been plagued by a shortage of skilled tradespeople for some time. Electricians, carpenters, steam fitters, pipe fitters, and sheet metal workers are among…
Court orders Canadian Government to bring detained Canadian back home from Sudan
In the May edition of the Canadian Immigration Newsletter, Attorney David Cohen blogged about a Canadian citizen who has been stranded in Sudan for six years as an al-Qaeda suspect.…
Credential Recognition for Foreign-Trained Architects Now More Transparent
Human Resources and Social Development Canada (ESDC) recently announced that it will be funding a new initiative through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program for internationally-trained architects. "The Royal Architectural Institute…
Cricket is a hot growth sport in Canada because of immigration
Canada has more than 40,000 registered cricket players across the country, according to Cricket Canada, and perhaps 50,000 more who are not registered in a league. Cricket has been growing…
Critical Need for IT Workers in Canada
The report, published by the Conference Board of Canada, projects the creation of 58,000 new jobs in the industry next year and more than90,000 vacancies in the next three to…
Croatia added to Canada’s list of visitor visa-exempt countries
Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada (CIMC) Minister Jason Kenney recently announced that, effective immediately, travelers from Croatia will no longer need to obtain Temporary Resident Visas to visit Canada. The…
Czech residents can now apply for their Canadian Temporary Resident Visas from Prague
Beginning December 1, Czech residents will no longer have to travel to Vienna in order to apply for their Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs). The Canadian Embassy in Prague will be…
TRIEC compiles directory of professional networks for immigrants
The Toronto Regional Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) recently set up a directory of professional networks for immigrants, to help connect newcomers to jobs in their new environment. TRIEC, in partnership…
Economic Justice Fellowship Awarded to Canadian Immigrant-Rights Activist
Ms. Uzma Shakir was recently awarded the Atkinson Economic Justice Fellowship to continue her community-based work around multiculturalism, immigration, and social inclusion. The award of up to $100,000 over three…
Employer-based initiatives help immigrants settle into the Canadian workforce
A primary concern for most newcomers to Canada is finding employment in their new cities and towns after their arrival. Across Canada, both government and privately-funded organizations recognize the importance…