Immigration Minister Promotes Francophone Immigration To Communities Outside Quebec
In a series of meetings with community leaders, immigration advocacy groups, and stakeholders in Winnipeg this week, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Chris Alexander, has advocated increased francophone immigration across…
Government Of Canada To Provide Details Of Nova Scotia PNP This Fall
Costas Menegakis, the parliamentary secretary to Immigration Minister Chris Alexander, has stated that any change in the allocation provided for the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) will be announced…
Government Of Canada Closes French Significant Benefit Program
A program that assists businesses in minority francophone communities outside Quebec hire temporary foreign workers is to close after September 30.The French Significant Benefit Program allowed employers to recruit internationally…
Calgary, Vancouver And Ottawa Among Cities Most Attractive To Newcomers
A new report from the Conference Board of Canada says that six Canadian cities — Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa, Waterloo, Richmond Hill and St. John’s — are worthy of an “A”…
New Alberta Premier Wants Temporary Foreign Worker Changes
Alberta’s new Premier, Jim Prentice, has stated that labour policy, including the issue of temporary foreign workers, will be to the fore of his agenda when he meets with Prime…
Canadian Government Considering Tougher Penalties For TFW Violations
The Government of Canada is considering the possibility of tougher penalties for businesses that violate its new regulations on the use of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. The proposals…
Canada Welcomes Increasing Number Of Foreign Visitors
The number of temporary resident and visitor visas issued to international visitors to Canada has increased in recent months, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander has announced. With the busy…
B.C. Premier Criticises Temporary Foreign Worker Overhaul
Speaking at a Vancouver Board of Trade luncheon this week, Ms. Clark that as Canada gets closer to a federal election campaign, political leaders in Ottawa must stop playing politics…
Regina Immigrants Warned By Police Of Scam
Regina police have released a warning to the public after someone almost fell for a scam that targets local immigrants. The fraud scam aims to extort funds through identity theft.…
Government Of Canada Extends Haiti Special Measure For Work Permits
The Haiti Special Measures (HSM) on work permits, which was set to expire, has been extended until November 30, 2014.The decision allows Haitian nationals currently living in Canada to apply…