More action on Alberta’s labour shortage dilemma
A newly formed group called the Alberta Coalition for Action on Labour Shortage (ACALS) is pushing the federal government of Canada to amend immigration policies to address a significant labour…
New sponsorship restriction aims to reduce marriage fraud
In an effort to cut down on spousal sponsorship fraud, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has put into action a new requirement where any new immigrant to Canada sponsored by…
Immigration Minister talks of aggressive moves to reduce backlog
Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney suggested Wednesday the possibility of legislating away Canada’s backlog of immigration applications."We’re looking at all options for dealing with these backlogs… It’s not fair to…
Western provinces seek greater authority
Severe labour shortages in Western provinces have resulted in some provincial leaders calling for radical changes in immigration procedures.Western provinces are largely in the midst of a job boom, which…
Best places for Canadian newcomers to work
A list of the top 100 employers for immigrants to Canada has been announced by Mediacorp and published in the Globe and Mail.These employers were ranked by their recruiting efforts…
Important Changes to Quebec Immigration Programs Announced
The Quebec Government announced yesterday a comprehensive plan to reduce processing times for permanent residency applicants to Quebec.This plan was broadcast on March 21, 2012, and takes effect retroactively to…
Citizenship and Immigration Canada Announces New Immigration Targets
Every year, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) sets immigration targets to meet the Canadian government’s economic, family reunification, and humanitarian goals. 2012 will see a large increase in the issuance…
Breaking News: Government to Return Pre-2008 Applications
The Government of Canada announced on March 29, 2012 a plan to reduce the backlog of Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) applications by returning all applications and government fees submitted prior…
New Procedures Announced to Assess Foreign Credentials
On March 28, 2012, Jason Kenney, the Canadian Minister of Citizenship, Immigration, and Multiculturalism, announced major changes to the ways in which foreign skilled workers will have their education credentials…
New Federal Skilled Worker Category to be Created for Skilled Trades
The Canadian Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Jason Kenney, announced today plans to streamline the application process for skilled tradespersons seeking entry to Canada.People working in skilled trades in industries…