Changes to Alberta Semi-Skilled Worker Program
The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) has created a short-term initiative geared towards supporting businesses in the hotel and lodging industry throughout the province.The ‘2013 Hotel and Lodging Additional Allocation…
Canada Sees Largest Job Gains Since 2002
Canada’s economy shocked even the most optimistic observers, as the month of May saw 95,000 new jobs created across the country. This is the largest gain since 2002, over a…
Processing Times May Increase as Foreign Service Officers Strike
Processing times for applications submitted to Canadian Visa Offices abroad may rise as Canada’s foreign service officers go on strike.Last week, foreign service officers serving both inside and outside agreed…
Immigrants Make up Half of Canada’s Millionaires
A new survey has revealed that almost half of Canada’s millionaires are either immigrants or first-generation Canadians.The survey, conducted by BMO Harris Private Banking, found that fully 48 percent of…
Alberta Premier Wants More Temporary Workers to Help with Flood Rebuilding
Alberta Premier Redford has stated that she plans to speak with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper about bringing in more temporary workers to help with reconstruction in the wake of…
Quebec Announces New Immigration Rules
The government of Quebec announced today major changes to its immigration programs. These changes will become effective August 1, 2013.Program changes have been broken down as follows:Skilled WorkersStarting in August,…
Former Ambassador Named New Citizenship and Immigration Minister
Chris Alexander, the former Canadian ambassador to Afghanistan, was appointed by Prime Minister Stephen Harper today as Canada’s new Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism. He is taking over from…
Montreal is Top Destination for Chinese Students
Montreal ranks first in the world for university experience, according to a recent poll conducted by China’s Bank of Communications and the Economist Intelligence Unit think tank.The report, which compared…
Immigration from US to Canada at a Peak
A new study from the Association for Canadian Studies has revealed some surprising statistics. According to the study, more Americans than ever before are choosing to move north of their…
Visitor Visas, Study Permits on Hold at 15 Visa Offices as Strike Continues
Beginning Monday, 15 major Canadian visa offices will temporarily shut down visitor visa and study permit processing, as visa officers escalate a general strike.The Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers…