Canada to help fund project in Toronto aimed at increasing civic participation among immigrants
The Government of Canada is supporting the new Toronto Civic Participation Program, which aims to provide learning opportunities to participants from ethnic communities to increase their knowledge and understanding of…
Canadian economy expanded in May, while U.S. economic recovery slows down
According to Statistics Canada, Canada’s GDP grew by 0.1 per cent in May, after being flat in April. The growth was mostly driven by the goods-producing sector, which grew 0.6…
Clean energy development in Canada could be jeopardized by shortage of skilled workers
A shortage of skilled workers in the electricity sector could jeopardize Canada’s ability to develop clean sources of energy. Over the next 10 years, 40% of all workers in the…
Canada supports world-leading research and creates skilled jobs
The Government of Canada is demonstrating its commitment to creating jobs and strengthening Canada’s knowledge economy by making a $600-million investment as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan. Researchers in…
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,…