Permanent Residency for Parents and Grandparents, Live-In Caregivers to Increase in 2014
The Government of Canada has released some of its plans for immigration levels in 2014. Included in these plans are expected increases in the number of permanent residency visas issued…
Canada’s Foreign Worker Intake on the Rise
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has released preliminary estimates of the country’s temporary foreign worker intake for 2013. According to its figures, the country has significantly raised its admissions this…
Canada’s French Heritage Celebrated During Francophone Immigration Week
This week, Canada’s French-speaking communities take the spotlight as the country celebrates Semaine de l’immigration francophone / Francophone Immigration Week. This is the first time such a week has been…
Intake Caps Announced for Canadian Experience Class in 2014
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) will be introducing a cap on application intake. From November 9, 2013 to October 31, 2014, a maximum of 12,000 applications will be accepted for…
Canada has Highest Rate of Job Satisfaction Levels
Canadians are the most happy with their jobs, according to a recent study. The study reported that approximately two thirds, of 64 percent, of Canadians said that they loved their…
Canadian Leaders Reflect on Nelson Mandela’s Legacy
Canadians across the country joined South Africans in mourning the passing of Nelson Mandela, and celebrating the former president’s legacy. Mr. Mandela was the first black South African president, and…
Improvement to Canadian Passport Services
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced yesterday that Canadians living abroad will receive improved passport services. These improvements are effective as of December 9, 2013.Moving forward, Canadians living…
High Numbers of Visas Issued to Indian Nationals
Between January and December 2013, high numbers of visitor visas and study permits were issued by Canada’s visa offices in New Delhi and Chandigarh, India. A total of 84,672 visitor…
SINP Intake Quotas Slowly Filling
As of January 10, 2014, the Saskatchewan intake cap for international skilled workers without a job offer has been filled. The cap, set at 250, is the first to fill…
Calgary is a Must-See City for 2014
The city of Calgary, in the Canadian province of Alberta, has made the New York Times’ list of must-see destinations for 2014.“Flush with oil money, Calgary has morphed from ho-hum…