Trudeau Advises Ottawa To Work With Provinces On Foreign Workers
Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau has urged the federal government to work more closely with provinces on immigration matters, in particular how the government oversees the temporary foreign worker program.…
Immigration Minister Grants Filipino Nanny Reprieve After Deportation Order
A live-in caregiver facing deportation for “working without authorisation” has been granted the right to remain in Canada while her immigration application is in progress. Lilia Ordinario Joaquin, originally from…
Quebec Announces Changes To Investor Program
Quebec has announced new rules regarding applications for a Certificat de sélection du Québec submitted under the province’s Investor Program. The announcement was made by the provincial government’s immigration ministry…
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…