Natural Resources Fuel 20% of Canada’s Economy
The Department of Natural Resources recently released figures that show the importance of resources to Canada’s economy.Last year, income from the fields of energy, minerals, metals, and forestry generated nearly…
Over 3,000 Individuals May Be Stripped of Canadian Citizenship
Over 3,000 new Canadian citizens may be stripped of their citizenship due to allegations of fraud.The Federal government has been conducting an investigation into possible fraud by nearly 11,000 immigrants.…
Canadian Experience Class Issues 20,000th Visa
Earlier this month, Canadian Experience Class (CEC) issued its 20,000th visa, a success for one of Canada’s most recent immigration programs.Created as a way to attract and retain some of…
New Citizenship Language Rules to Take Force in November
Beginning November 1, 2012, citizenship applicants will have to follow new rules to prove their competency in one of Canada’s official languages.“Extensive research has consistently shown that the ability to…
Vancouver’s Reputation is “Best in the World”
A recent poll of over 18,000 people from the world’s G8 countries revealed that Vancouver tops the list of the world’s most “reputable” cities.The poll was conducted by an organization…
Canada Seeks to Attract British and Irish Workers
Immigration Minister Jason Kenney recently traveled to the United Kingdom on a formal business trip. The primary objective of his five-day trip is to encourage young British and Irish graduates…
Ontario Wants 135,000 New Immigrants Each Year
An expert roundtable on immigration to Ontario has concluded that immigration to the province should be increased to one percent of its population, or approximately 135,000 people a year. Of…
Immigrant Entrepreneurs Honoured in Ottawa
Five outstanding immigrant entrepreneurs were bestowed with the first ever Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards ceremony.The ceremony recognized immigrants who have achieved significant success since moving to Canada. These included categories for…
Over 800 Afghan Interpreters and Families Resettled in Canada
Over 800 Afghans have settled in Canada thanks to a special program created by the Canadian government. The program allowed Afghans who acted as interpreters for Canadian military and diplomatic…
Citizenship and Immigration Canada Cracks Down on Marriage Fraud
As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce marriage fraud in Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has introduced new legislation related to spousal sponsorship.Certain sponsored spouses will now be…