Canada’s future directly linked to how well the federal immigration file is managed
"More and more, the role of immigration is important," Richard Barnabe, deputy chief statistician for Statistics Canada says. "According to our projections, growth will depend solely on the contribution of…
Canada Takes Lead in Resettling Rohingya Refugees
For a group of people living in refugee camps in Southern Bangladesh, the late arrival of the Canadian spring will mean a true fresh start in the spirit of the…
Canada’s Technology Sector Calls for More Immigration
At a conference of Information Technology industry leaders, skilled workers, and educational institutions, a consensus was made clear: Canada’s IT needs more immigration to meet labour demands. The inaugural TechCanada…
Canada to Accept An Additional 2000 Karen Refugees
Canada will be opening its doors to 2,000 refugees of the Karen ethnic group, in a move announced by the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. Canada first…
Canada to Fast-Track Immigration of Foreign Clergy
In response to the demands of faith communities across the country, Citizenship and Immigration Canada is examining ways to make it easier for religious leaders to obtain landed immigrant status.…
Canada to Recognize Same-Sex Marriages Performed Abroad for Immigration Purposes
In an announcement earlier this week, Citizenship and Immigration Canada has stated that Canada will now recognize same-sex marriages performed abroad for all immigration purposes. While Same-sex marriage is legal…
Canada Opening its Doors to Resettle 5,000 Bhutanese Refugees
As a wealthy and democratic country that has been built on immigration, Canada has a long-standing tradition of opening its borders to individuals seeking asylum from persecution or unsafe conditions.…
Canadian immigration application submission process revised
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has issued ministerial instructions that change the way Federal Skilled Worker applications are submitted tothe Canadian immigration visa office.There are three distinct ways to qualify…
Landmark Express Entry Draw: Lowest CRS Points Requirement Ever
A landmark momentThis draw represents a milestone in the short history of Express Entry for the simple reason that the CRS points requirement has decreased to 451 — thelowest cut-off…
Canadian Immigration Critical for Population Growth
Statistics Canada’s most recent census, which covers the period from 2001-2006, indicates that immigrants to Canada are responsible for two thirds of the country’s population growth. With the total Canadian…