Canada Adds New ‘Safe’ Countries to List for Asylum Seekers
In an effort to streamline its asylum system, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has added new countries to its list of Designated Countries of Origin (DCOs). As of May 31,…
Alberta Eases Requirements for Semi-Skilled Workers
The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) has reduced work experience requirements in its Semi-Skilled Worker stream.Effective immediately, applicants to the Manufacturing Industry sub-division of the Semi-Skilled Worker stream are eligible…
Bilingualism in Canada on the Decline, Immigration Cited as One Cause
Canada may be an officially bilingual country. However, Statistics Canada has revealed that the amount of individuals able to speak both French and English is on the decline for the…
Citizenship Test-Takers Now Have Two Chances to Pass
Effective immediately, applicants for Canadian citizenship who fail the citizenship test will now be granted a second opportunity to pass.In order to acquire Canadian citizenship, Canadian permanent residents must meet…
Changes to Alberta Semi-Skilled Worker Program
The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) has created a short-term initiative geared towards supporting businesses in the hotel and lodging industry throughout the province.The ‘2013 Hotel and Lodging Additional Allocation…
Canada Sees Largest Job Gains Since 2002
Canada’s economy shocked even the most optimistic observers, as the month of May saw 95,000 new jobs created across the country. This is the largest gain since 2002, over a…
Processing Times May Increase as Foreign Service Officers Strike
Processing times for applications submitted to Canadian Visa Offices abroad may rise as Canada’s foreign service officers go on strike.Last week, foreign service officers serving both inside and outside agreed…
Immigrants Make up Half of Canada’s Millionaires
A new survey has revealed that almost half of Canada’s millionaires are either immigrants or first-generation Canadians.The survey, conducted by BMO Harris Private Banking, found that fully 48 percent of…
Alberta Premier Wants More Temporary Workers to Help with Flood Rebuilding
Alberta Premier Redford has stated that she plans to speak with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper about bringing in more temporary workers to help with reconstruction in the wake of…
Quebec Announces New Immigration Rules
The government of Quebec announced today major changes to its immigration programs. These changes will become effective August 1, 2013.Program changes have been broken down as follows:Skilled WorkersStarting in August,…