Quebec And Federal Governments At Odds Over Changes To Temporary Foreign Worker Program
The government of Quebec, led by Liberal Premier Philippe Couillard, has stated its opposition to imminent changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) that are scheduled to come into…
Yellowknife Approved For Exemption From TFW Hiring Ban
The capital of the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, has won an exemption from the federal government on the hiring of temporary foreign workers in certain positions. Regions of Canada with high…
Manitoba Reopens Skilled Worker Overseas Stream For Canadian Immigration
The skilled workers with a connection to Manitoba portion of this stream allows people with a connection to Manitoba, either through having family or friends in Manitoba or having prior…
Canadian Immigration Measures To Support Those Affected By Nepal Earthquake
Canada will be prioritizing the processing of immigration applications already in progress on request from those who are significantly and personally affected by the earthquake in Nepal, which occurred on…
Philippines Becomes Top Source Country For New Canadian Permanent Residents
More than 40,000 permanent residents from the Philippines became permanent residents of Canada in 2014. That figure is up from 29,539 in 2013, making the Philippines the top source country…
American Refugee Policies Violate Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement
A Canadian Federal Court judge has ruled that Canada must reassess its reciprocal refugee-protection agreement with the United States, stating that the US is not in compliance with international refugee…
Leading Canada Immigration Law Firm Announces Revamp of CanadaVisa.com
New CanadaVisa.com caters to speeding up the Canadian immigration application process.The Law Firm of Cohen Immigration Law has launched a fresh version of their Canadian immigration website with a distinct…
Changes to Canada Immigration Rules Announced
On November 29, 2008, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada (CIMC) Minister Jason Kenney announced changes to the way Federal Skilled Worker applications will be processed.The changes are in immediate effect…
Canadian Experience Class now open for Canadian immigration applicants
As of September 17, 2008, Citizenship and Immigration Canada is accepting applications for the newest category of Canadian immigration, the Canadian Experience Class. This fast-track option for temporary foreign workers…
Canada Lifts Visa Ban For Ebola-Free Liberia
After 42 days with no new cases of Ebola in Liberia, the West African country has been declared Ebola-free, leading Canada to lift a visa ban that was introduced in…