IOM Launches Emergency Appeal to Support 400,000 Displaced in Lebanon
Beirut, 2 October – As hostilities in Lebanon intensifies, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched a Flash Appeal to raise USD 32.46 million to assist 400,000 people affected by…
Newfoundland and Labrador Government Allot Millions to Immigration
Only about 150 of the 250,000 immigrants who come to Canada every year choose to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador. The provincial government intends to triple that number. Announced…
New friends in Ottawa means more help for Alberta
"The West has wanted in, the West is in now." PM Harper told supporters at a victory speech after his party's meager minority defeat. Harper's sentiment underlines the hope Alberta…
New Government Office Launched to Help Foreign Professionals get Credentials Recognized
The Government of Canada is acting to help immigrants work in their chosen fields in Canada. In order to overcome the delays and difficulties of getting foreign credentials recognized in…
New International Graduate Immigration Stream in Nova Scotia
The Nova Scotia Office of Immigration recently introduced a new division of its Provincial Nominee Program. The International Graduate stream was launched in response to the immigration strategy consultations that…
New Passport Rule to Take Effect
Beginning January 23, 2007, Canadians travelling to and from the United States by air will require a passport. While the rule will apply to those who cross the border by…
New processing procedures for Gulf residents
Gulf residents applying for Canadian permanent residency in pre-defined categories will be processed through the Abu Dhabi Embassy, instead of the previous London (UK) Visa Office beginning on January 1,…
No Amnesty for Undocumented Workers
Citizenship and Immigration Canada will not be allowing an amnesty for undocumented workers despite calls from community groups, unions and industry associations. It is estimated that 200,000 workers without legal…
No change to overall Immigration numbers
Canada's new immigration minister says the Conservative Government does not plan to change the overall immigration target number, or restrict family reunification. Tuesday, February 15, 2006 - In his first…
Non-Profit Group Launches New Initiative to Encourage Civic Engagement among Immigrants
Nearly a fifth of Canada's total population was born elsewhere in the world. Many of these individuals immigrated to Canada because of the promise of living freely in a democratic,…