Canada increases the number of visas available through the provincial nomination programs
The Government of Canada has approved requests by the provinces to increase the number of visas to be given out this year for Canadian permanent residence under the provincial nomination…
Ship arrives in Canadian waters with 490 Tamil migrants on board
After a three-month ocean crossing, a small Thai cargo ship carrying 490 Sri Lankan Tamils arrived this morning in Esquimalt Harbour, near Victoria, British Columbia, amid tight security.The MV Sun…
Canada hosts international conference on anti-Semitism
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced today that the Government of Canada is playing a very important role in addressing anti-Semitism by financially sponsoring the Parliamentary Centre as facilitator…
Canada announces new rules to strengthen Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program
The government of Canada announced yesterday it is implementing stricter regulations with the aim of further improving the working conditions for temporary workers and live-in caregivers in Canada. According to…
Alberta puts two immigration programs on hold
Given current job market conditions, Alberta has decided to no longer accept applications for two of its streams under its provincial nomination program. Effective immediately, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program…
Approved Destination Status for Canada further strengthens relationship with China
Canada is poised to become an even more popular destination for Chinese. Last week, delegates from the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) paid an official visit to Niagara Falls, Ontario,…
Earnings growth for workers in Saskatchewan outpaces inflation
Good news for workers in Saskatchewan as Statistics Canada releases data that shows Saskatchewan's average weekly earnings for June 2010 increased 4.6 per cent compared to June of last year.…
Government of Canada encourages Canadian community groups to sponsor refugees to come to Canada
Canada has a long-standing tradition of helping those most in need. Presently, community groups in Canada are being encouraged to consider sponsoring refugees to come to Canada according to Citizenship,…
Official visit by Canada to India, China and the Philippines facilitates cooperation on shared immigration concerns and the crackdown against immigration fraud
The Canadian government is urging officials in India, China and the Philippines to help Canada’s efforts to put an end to immigration fraud. Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Jason Kenney,…
Canadian employment prospects very positive heading into fourth quarter of 2010
Canadian employers expect a steady hiring climate for the fourth quarter of 2010, according to the latest results of the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, the most extensive, forward-looking employment survey…