Changes Made to Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program
On Friday, September 13, the province of Alberta announced several changes to its Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP). These changes will help to facilitate immigration for certain categories of workers intending…
Canadian Immigration Officer among Those Killed in Nairobi Attack
Annemarie Desloges, a Canadian consular officer, was one of two Canadians killed in last Saturday’s terrorist attack in Nairobi.The 29-year-old was a career foreign service officer who worked with Citizenship…
Foreign Service Workers, Canadian Government Strike Tentative Deal
A lengthy dispute between some Canadian Foreign Service officials and the Canadian government has finally ended, thanks to a possible new deal between the two parties. With this deal comes…
Workers in US Should be Tapped to Fill Canada’s Labour Shortage, Study Shows
A new study by the Conference Board of Canada, released on Friday, suggests that Canadian employers should look south of their own border to find the workers needed to fill…
Canada and US Will Share Information to Fight Foreign Criminals
Canada and the United States will be implementing a new information-sharing system aimed at decreasing the number of foreign criminals and ineligible refugee claimants to both countries. The plan, which…
Malala Yousafzai Offered Honorary Canadian Citizenship
Canadian authorities have confirmed that Malala Yousafzai, a 16-year-old advocate for girl’s education in Pakistan and worldwide, will be made an honorary Canadian citizen.Ms. Yousafzai, who is from Pakistan, became…
Entrepreneur Start-Up Visa Program adds Business Incubator Stream
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced today that the popular Entrepreneur Start-Up Visa Program will add a new stream to link foreign entrepreneurs with business incubators in Canada. The…
Canada and European Union Reach Landmark Trade Agreement
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced on Friday, October 18, that Canada and the European Union (EU) will soon be signing a sweeping trade agreement. The agreement, which will greatly…
Canadian Citizenship Week Celebrates Canada’s Unique Heritage
This week, from October 21 to 27, is Canadian citizenship week! To celebrate the importance of Canadian citizenship, a range of activities are being held throughout the country.“Citizenship Week calls…
Permanent Residency for Parents and Grandparents, Live-In Caregivers to Increase in 2014
The Government of Canada has released some of its plans for immigration levels in 2014. Included in these plans are expected increases in the number of permanent residency visas issued…