Increased immigrant-settlement funding for Alberta
Due to higher numbers of immigrants settling in the province of Alberta, the government of Canada has decided to increase funding for settlement agencies in the province. It is expected…
Reuniting a family – a holiday gift from Canadians
Sponsored to come to Canada as a nanny, Elenor Diaz immigrated to Canada from the Philippines in 2006 and became a Canadian permanent resident in 2009. She has been working…
Immigrants now choosing Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island was once considered a mostly homogenous society. Most immigrants arriving in Canada chose to settle in more popular areas, such as Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Recent statistics…
More permanent residents wanted in Manitoba
In 2010, Manitoba experienced a 17% increase in the number of immigrants arriving in the province. It is estimated that over 15,000 permanent residents arrived in Manitoba this past year.Manitoba…
Immigrants are hard workers according to Saskatchewan study
A recent poll from Sigma Analytics indicated that a majority of Saskatchewan residents agree or strongly agreed that immigrants are hard workers who contribute to the Canadian economy.Immigrants accounted for…
Why more people are choosing to move to Canada
In the past, the United States was considered a top destination for immigrants looking for a better life. Since 2007, the US economy has been greatly unstable, meaning immigrants, including…
Manitoba provides affordable housing to new immigrants
The Government of Canada and the province of Manitoba are investing $9 million to renovate old housing units in Winnipeg for new immigrants. Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba…
22,000 new jobs added to Canadian labour market in December
Canada’s unemployment rate has decreased to approximately 7.6% as a result of additional jobs being added to the labour market, matching the number of Canadians entering the labour force.22,000 new…
Immigrant youths fighting discrimination
Citizenship and Immigration Canada will be granting $905,000 to the city of Vancouver for a three year project entitled CitizenU. The project will consist of 2,000 at-risk youth, ages 15-20,…
Montreal sending experts to assist Haiti with urban planning
One year after the devastating earthquake hit Haiti, the country is still in desperate need of foreign assistance. Canada has donated over $400 million to aid Haiti in rebuilding their…