New fairness commissioner would make regulatory bodies accountable for how they treat immigrants
New legislation would have Ontario's 34 regulated professions face scrutiny by a new 'fairness commissioner', ensuring their admission procedures are clear, open and fair to all. Jun. 9, 2006 -…
First Head Tax Restitution Payments Arrive for Chinese-Canadians
The Federal Government has begun to make its payments to members of the Chinese community who were forced to pay a head tax when immigrating to Canada between 1885 and…
Forced To Leave Canada Today
Immigration Officials won't bend rules to permit live-in caregiver to stay in Canada Montreal, QC, Canada – August 10th, 2006 — Laila Elumbra entered Canada legally on a work permit…
Foreign credentials recognized in a Conservative Canada
The Conservative Party of Canada picked up more than 36% of the popular vote and has won a plurality of seats in parliament, establishing it as Canada's first Conservative government…
Foreign Workers Program Not Meeting The Needs of Canadian Businesses
A new report by the Canadian Bar Association claims that a federal program aimed at bringing low-skilled foreign workers into Canada is not meeting the needs of employers in dire…
From London Bobby to Calgary Police Officer
The Calgary police force journeys "across the pond" to the United Kingdom (UK) in search of officers. Canadian and UK civil law is nearly identical. Calgary, with a growing populace…
New government agency will recognize foreign credentials to “cut through the red tape”
In his first public address as Immigration Minister, Monte Solberg announced that a federal agency will be developed to respond to the needs of Canada's skilled immigrants. He also re-iterated…
Government to Raise Immigration Target for 2007
In its annual report to the House of Commons, Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced Tuesday that the target for permanent residents will increase by 15,000 in the upcoming year. Each…
Guaranteed Working Income Being Considered In British Columbia (B.C)
A guaranteed working income of $25,000 for every Canadian would ensure a more comfortable life for those struggling to make a living in Whistler, British Columbia says Blair Wilson, the…
Happy Labor Day Wishes
Today, September 4, 2006, is a holiday across the entire Canada/USA region, known as "Labor Day". The celebration of Labor Day dates back to the 1800's. It first began in…