Canadian Immigration Minister announced planned changes to Canada’s refugee system
Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced proposed changes to Canada’s refugee system that he says will provide more protection to those who need it and will deter those who do…
Report recommends expansion of Immigrant Investor program, highlights benefits to Canada
A new study by three prominent Canadian economists concludes that Canada should expand its Immigrant Investor program, and highlights the positive contributions immigrant investors have made to Canada’s economy and…
Canadian economy doing even better than expected
The Canadian economy is faring better than expected, as Canada’s Gross Domestic Product grew at an annual rate of more than six per cent in January.In addition, the Canadian economy…
Canadian passport to be enhanced
Canadian citizens who apply for passports will receive enhanced passports containing an electronic chip in the near future. The chip is being introduced to increase security by reducing the risk…
Prince Edward Island may introduce new PNP categories
The Province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) is set to introduce new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) categories in the near future.PEI currently has four categories to its PNP program but…
Canadian federal government renews its immigration agreement with British Columbia
The Canadian government announced today that it is renewing its immigration agreement with the province of British Columbia. The new agreement is intended to formalize and build on the existing…
Canadian government announces new program for business visitors from Mexico
On Friday, Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced a special visa application program for business visitors from Mexico. Called the Business Express Program, this initiative will allow Mexican nationals employed by…
Saskatchewan creates new immigration and settlement portal for newcomers
The province of Saskatchewan, which has been enjoying an increase in immigrants over the last few years, has created a portal for newcomers to help them find the settlement services…
Manitoba proud of rise in immigration, sets higher targets for coming years
In 2009, the province of Manitoba welcomed the highest number of new immigrants in almost a century, and hopes to welcome 20,000 newcomers annually by 2017.At the official opening of…
Saskatchewan looking forward to economic growth in 2010
Saskatchewan can look forward to substantial economic growth in 2010, according to three economic reports released this month.The Conference Board of Canada recently released a report indicating that the province,…