Express Entry Represents A “Sea Change” In Canadian Immigration, Says Minister
Canada's Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Chris Alexander, outlined how and why Canada is moving to a new immigration selection system, known as "Express Entry", at a Canadian HR Conference…
Canada Welcomes More Than 200,000 New Citizens So Far This Year
Canada's Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Chris Alexander, has announced that more than 200,000 people have become citizens of Canada so far in 2014.50,000 people have become citizens since a…
Government Announces Reforms To Caregiver Program
The Canadian Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Chris Alexander, today announced anticipated changes to the live-in caregiver program. The main reform see the dropping of ‘live-in’ from the name, with…
Canada Aims To Attract Up To 285,000 New Immigrants In 2015
The 2015 immigration plan unveiled by the government of Canada on Friday sets a target of between 260,000 and 285,000 new permanent residents next year, an increase of about 20,000…
Alberta Jobs Minister Praises Federal Government’s Immigration Plan
The Albertan Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour, Ric McIver, has lauded the government of Canada’s immigration plan for 2015. The plan, which aims to increase the annual number…
Flood Simulation Exercise in Lautem Marks Key Milestone in Strengthening Local Disaster Preparedness and Response
Lautem, Timor-Leste – The Civil Protection Authority (CPA), along with municipal and suco-level disaster management teams, successfully led a flood simulation exercise in Los Palos villa, with support from the…
Immigration Minister States Desire For Increased Francophone Immigration Across Canada
On the first day of Canada’s annual Francophone Immigration Week, the federal Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Chris Alexander, has reaffirmed that francophone immigration to all regions of Canada remains…
Canadian Government To Ban Immigrants In Polygamous, Forced Marriages
The Canadian Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Chris Alexander, has announced that the government will ban people who have taken part in practices that are “incompatible with Canadian values” —…
More International Students Coming To Canada
The number of international students choosing to study in Canada at third-level education institutions has increased by 26 per cent since 2012, it has been revealed. 103,999 study permits were…
Canada’s Jobless Rate Drops To 6.5%
The employment figures for October have shown a decrease in Canada’s national jobless rate, which now stands at 6.5 per cent. This is the lowest rate since November, 2008. Employers…