Ontario PNP expands to include international graduates of Master’s degree programs
Ontario aims to attract and retain highly-skilled international students who will ultimately help Ontario, and Canada, compete in the global economy. Since April 2010, international graduates from Ontario PhD programs…
Manitoba makes permanent resident visas more accessible for international students who study there
Yesterday, the Government of Manitoba announced changes to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program that will make it faster and easier for international students to apply for a Canadian Immigration (permanent…
Canada expecting more visitors, students, and immigrants from China
Citizenship and Immigration Minister, Jason Kenney, was in Bejing last week to meet with Chinese officials. China is one of the most important source countries for Canadian immigration. Now, more…
Manitoba to further strengthen relationship with Philippines
Earlier this week, Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger and Rosalinda Baldoz, Secretary of the Philippines Department of Labour and Employment, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to extend an existing partnership…
Canada and Australia discuss issues related to human smuggling
Canada intends to work domestically and internationally to eliminate the crime and fraud associated with the often dangerous journey some immigrants make to Canada. Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney…
Ontario invests in training for skilled immigrants
Ontario is helping skilled newcomers prepare to get jobs that match their education, qualifications and experience. The Ontario provincial government is investing $3.6 million in three Ontario cities to support…
Government of Canada announced Federal Internship for Newcomers program
The Government of Canada announced yesterday it is launching the Federal Internship for Newcomers program designed to assist newcomers gain valuable Canadian work experience. Through this program, immigrants to Canada…
Immigration boosts Saskatchewan population
In the last year, almost 50% of population growth in the province of Saskatchewan can be attributed to immigration. Statistics Canada is showing a record-breaking increase in Saskatchewan’s population, which…
Quebec is the leader in job creation
Quebec had the best performance in all of North America in terms of job creation. While jobs were lost in other parts of Canada during the month of September, more…
Most asylum seekers from Sri Lanka deemed legitimate by Canada
The government of Canada is considering ways to prevent migrant smuggling because of the arrival in August this year of a ship with almost 500 Sri Lankan asylum seekers on…