New Citizenship Language Rules to Take Force in November
Beginning November 1, 2012, citizenship applicants will have to follow new rules to prove their competency in one of Canada’s official languages.“Extensive research has consistently shown that the ability to…
Vancouver’s Reputation is “Best in the World”
A recent poll of over 18,000 people from the world’s G8 countries revealed that Vancouver tops the list of the world’s most “reputable” cities.The poll was conducted by an organization…
Canada Seeks to Attract British and Irish Workers
Immigration Minister Jason Kenney recently traveled to the United Kingdom on a formal business trip. The primary objective of his five-day trip is to encourage young British and Irish graduates…
Ontario Wants 135,000 New Immigrants Each Year
An expert roundtable on immigration to Ontario has concluded that immigration to the province should be increased to one percent of its population, or approximately 135,000 people a year. Of…
Immigrant Entrepreneurs Honoured in Ottawa
Five outstanding immigrant entrepreneurs were bestowed with the first ever Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards ceremony.The ceremony recognized immigrants who have achieved significant success since moving to Canada. These included categories for…
Over 800 Afghan Interpreters and Families Resettled in Canada
Over 800 Afghans have settled in Canada thanks to a special program created by the Canadian government. The program allowed Afghans who acted as interpreters for Canadian military and diplomatic…
Citizenship and Immigration Canada Cracks Down on Marriage Fraud
As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce marriage fraud in Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has introduced new legislation related to spousal sponsorship.Certain sponsored spouses will now be…
Rwandan Genocide Participant Deported from Canada
Jean Leonard Teganya, a Rwandan refugee claimant in Canada, has been deported for complicity in the 1994 Rwandan genocide.The decision was made ten years after Mr. Teganya arrived in Canada…
CEC to Play a Prominent Role in Shaping Canadian Immigration in 2013
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has announced plans to maintain its record levels of immigration. CIC plans to admit a total of 240,000 to 265,000 new permanent residents in 2013,…
Citizenship and Immigration Canada Presents Immigration Plan for Next Fiscal Year
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has presented its Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration. Each year, this report is given to Canadian Parliament as a way to summarize recent developments…