Ontario Government Sceptical Of Proposed Changes To Birthright Provision
The government of Ontario has said that it would not support any effort by the federal government to end Canada's jus soli provision, whereby children born in Canada automatically attain…
Most Canadians Don’t Know How Many Immigrants Enter Canada
An annual tracking survey by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has found that the majority of adult Canadians don’t know how many landed immigrants are admitted by Canada every year.…
Governments Of Yukon And Canada Give Details Of Canada Job Grant
The full agreement for the Canada Job Fund, which includes the creation of the Canada Job Grant, was announced today, September 8. The grant provides $500 million of federal funds…
Alberta Pilot Program For Specific Occupations Not Renewed By Federal Government
The Government of Canada has allowed the Alberta Pilot Program for occupation-specific work permits, which allowed employers in certain to hire from overseas without the need for a Labour Market…
Immigration Minister Addresses Thunder Bay Chamber Of Commerce
The federal Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Chris Alexander, addressed the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce at Lakehead University on Monday, September 8, discussing the issue of immigration. “It is…
Immigration Minister Promotes Francophone Immigration To Communities Outside Quebec
In a series of meetings with community leaders, immigration advocacy groups, and stakeholders in Winnipeg this week, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Chris Alexander, has advocated increased francophone immigration across…
Government Of Canada To Provide Details Of Nova Scotia PNP This Fall
Costas Menegakis, the parliamentary secretary to Immigration Minister Chris Alexander, has stated that any change in the allocation provided for the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) will be announced…
Government Of Canada Closes French Significant Benefit Program
A program that assists businesses in minority francophone communities outside Quebec hire temporary foreign workers is to close after September 30.The French Significant Benefit Program allowed employers to recruit internationally…
Calgary, Vancouver And Ottawa Among Cities Most Attractive To Newcomers
A new report from the Conference Board of Canada says that six Canadian cities — Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa, Waterloo, Richmond Hill and St. John’s — are worthy of an “A”…
New Alberta Premier Wants Temporary Foreign Worker Changes
Alberta’s new Premier, Jim Prentice, has stated that labour policy, including the issue of temporary foreign workers, will be to the fore of his agenda when he meets with Prime…