British Columbia Invests Further in Newcomer Job Settlement Services
Aware of persisting labour shortages for some time now, the British Columbia (BC) government has been investing in WorkBC, the provincial action plan to address skills shortages. Facilitating the integration…
British Columbia Lowers Investment Requirements for Business Immigrants
Recent changes to the British Columbia (BC) Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) will make it easier for business immigrants to set up new businesses in the province. The BC PNP has…
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Exceeds Targets
"These numbers reflect the fact that the PNP continues to do its job of making it easier and quicker for people who have the skills or who want to start…
British Columbia Skills Connect for Immigrants Program Expands
Skills Connect, a British Columbia (BC) employment initiative that helps immigrants find jobs that match their skills and experience, is now providing its services to the health care sector.It will…
Calgary’s GlobalFest spotlights Canadian citizenship and multiculturalism
Since 2003, the city of Calgary, Alberta , has held GlobalFest, an annual community-driven festival of fireworks and cultural events that showcase Calgary’s cultural diversity. The theme for this year’s…
New Canada-Alberta agreement on training and skills development
Both Canada and Alberta, along with other provinces and territories, have been implementing labour force strategies to deal with current labour shortages and prepare for the future. The governments of…
Canada and Manitoba working to protect Temporary Foreign Workers
Human Resources and Social Development Canada is working with the province of Manitoba to develop a Letter of Understanding (LOU) that will strengthen protections for temporary foreign workers. Manitoba is…
Canada and Yukon to collaborate on immigration through new agreement
The new Agreement on Canada-Yukon Cooperation on Immigration was recently announced by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Diane Finley, and the Yukon Minister of Education, Patrick Rouble. The…
Canada announces new mission in Qatar
Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs announced today that Canada has plans to open a new embassy in Doha, Qatar, to enhance political and trade relationsbetween the two countries."Canada and Qatar…
Canada a Top Immigration Destination for Americans
The number of Americans admitted to Canada in 2006 is the highest it has been in thirty years. At 10,942, immigration to Canada from the U.S. has nearly doubled since…