Quebec Experience Class fast-track immigration program comes into effect
Last summer, we reported on a new, fast-track immigration program for the province of Quebec that would allow some individuals who had lived or studied in Quebec to immigrate to…
Government expands foreign credential recognition program
Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada Minister Jason Kenney announced today that the Canadian government is expanding the Canadian Immigration Integration Project (CIIP) by providing more funding for existing services and…
Ontario introduces new bursary program for immigrants
The government of Ontario is introducing a new pilot project that will help more than 1,800 immigrants get local training in their professional fields.The Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program will…
Saskatchewan expects to see more growth and welcome more immigrants in 2010
The Conference Board of Canada is predicting that Saskatchewan will experience a two and a half per cent growth in GDP in 2010. In addition, the province expects to welcome…
Kingston, Ontario unveils new immigration and settlement web portal
Yesterday, the city of Kingston in Ontario announced the introduction of a new web portal aimed at attracting new immigrants to the city.The bilingual web portal, which will officially be…
New Brunswick to eliminate wait times for healthcare coverage for newcomers
New Brunswick Health Minister Mary Schryer announced today that immigrants will no longer have to wait three months after moving to the province to become eligible for provincial healthcare coverage.Currently,…
IOM Calls for Humanitarian Access and Increased Donor Support for Lebanon at Paris Conference
Paris, 24 October – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is calling on the international community to work urgently on restoring peace in Lebanon and mobilizing more resources to respond…
Canadian government announces expanded resources for immigrants
Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced today the expansion of their online resource for newcomers that will enable them to locate government services easily.The Services for Newcomers online resource will enable…
Conference in Waterloo, Ontario provides foreign-trained professionals with guidance
Earlier today, a conference was held in the Waterloo, Ontario region in order to help Internationally-Educated Professionals (IEPs) enhance their skills and learn how to build a professional network in…
Canada becoming more diverse
Statistics Canada (StatsCan) released a report today that projects that by 2031, almost a third of the country’s population will be foreign-born.This would be the highest proportion of the population…