Changes to CELPIP Language Test
As of April 1, 2014, the CELPIP-G test will no longer be used as a test to prove English language proficiency. It will be replaced by the "CELPIP-General (CELPIP-G 2014)"…
Canada Celebrates Canada Day
July 1, 2014 is Canada Day, Canada’s 147th birthday. To celebrate, many proud Canadians are participating in festivities in cities and regions across the nation. Many Canadians are flocking to…
Canada Welcomes Over 2,200 New Citizens on Canada Day
On July 1, 2014, Canada’s 147th birthday, more than 2,200 new Canadians from 138 countries were welcomed to the country at 45 citizenship ceremonies across the nation. Citizenship and Immigration…
Some Pending Low-Wage LMIA Applications to be Returned
As of June 20 2014, the Government of Canada will no longer process any applications submitted on or before that date for low-wage positions to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.…
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Announces CAN+ Program in India
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced the launch of the CAN+ program in India yesterday during a visit to New Delhi. The program aims to increase processing efficiency…
More than 1 Million Canadians have Roots in India
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander recently returned from a two-day trip to India. While there, he discussed a range of immigration initiatives that will benefit Indians coming to…
Canadian Immigration Minister Details Express Entry System
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander met with business leaders and stakeholders in Toronto yesterday about the January 2015 launch of the Express Entry electronic application management system. The…
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program to Briefly Pause Intake of Certain Applications
Starting August 1, 2014, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MB PNP) will be transitioning to a new application management strategy. According to the program’s website, this strategy will reduce processing…
Canadian Immigration Minister Welcomes First Successful Start-Up Visa Applicants
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander welcomed the first two successful applicants under Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program on July 16 in Vancouver. The program is designed to attract more…
Canada and Lebanon Strengthen Ties
Jason Kenney, the Canadian Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism, recently returned from a visit to the country of Lebanon. While there, the Minister discussed the…