Citizenship and Immigration Minister Announces CAN+ Program in India
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced the launch of the CAN+ program in India yesterday during a visit to New Delhi. The program aims to increase processing efficiency…
More than 1 Million Canadians have Roots in India
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander recently returned from a two-day trip to India. While there, he discussed a range of immigration initiatives that will benefit Indians coming to…
Canadian Immigration Minister Details Express Entry System
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander met with business leaders and stakeholders in Toronto yesterday about the January 2015 launch of the Express Entry electronic application management system. The…
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program to Briefly Pause Intake of Certain Applications
Starting August 1, 2014, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MB PNP) will be transitioning to a new application management strategy. According to the program’s website, this strategy will reduce processing…
Canadian Immigration Minister Welcomes First Successful Start-Up Visa Applicants
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander welcomed the first two successful applicants under Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program on July 16 in Vancouver. The program is designed to attract more…
Canada and Lebanon Strengthen Ties
Jason Kenney, the Canadian Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism, recently returned from a visit to the country of Lebanon. While there, the Minister discussed the…
U.S. Immigration Issues Good for Canada
During a visit to Vancouver this past Wednesday, Federal Employment Minister Jason Kenney highlighted Canada’s opportunity to take advantage of the current state of the United States’ immigration system by…
Canadian Average Wage up Nearly 8%
The wealth of Canadians has shown a promising increase, with their average net worth up nearly eight percent on higher real estate and investment values.According to data found by Environics…
Quebec Skilled Worker Cap Filled
The Quebec Skilled Worker Program has reached the maximum number of applications it will accept this year. The program, which was re-opened on April 1, 2014, had placed a cap…
Students in Canada positive about job prospects
Students in Canada are feeling increasingly confident about their career prospects once they enter the Canadian workforce. A survey by Environics Research Group found that 77 percent of students are…