McGill University ranks No. 1 in Canada, 12th in world
A new QS World University Ranking placed Quebec’s McGill University’s law faculty as 12th best in the world and number one in Canada. Rankings were based on academic opinion, employer…
StatsCan – Canadian labour growth declining
A recent labour study conducted by Statistics Canada showed that Canada’s labour force is declining, especially in certain provinces like New Brunswick. Canada’s labour force participation rate is expected to…
More Indian students heading to Canadian universities
The University of Alberta recently announced that they are welcoming more Indian students than ever. Indian students seeking high-quality education at inexpensive costs are looking abroad, especially to Canada.This year,…
Study finds skilled immigrants highest earners for immigrants in Canada
A recent study on Canadian immigration policies has found that immigrants who move to Canada as independent skilled immigrants had the highest earnings of four categories of immigrants studied: independent…
Montreal’s growing gaming industry attracting IT employees
According to Investissement Quebec, an economic development agency, 86 companies and more than 8,000 jobs have moved to Montreal as a result of a government program. The program allows 37.5…
Canada signs Protocol to fight anti-Semitism
Canada has become the first country to sign the Ottawa Protocol on Combating Anti-Semitism. The Protocol, which developed during the Interparliamentary Coalition for Combating Anti-Semitism (ICCA) in Ottawa last year,…
Canada ranked one of best countries in the world for women
A recent compilation of rankings by the U.S. website Newsweek found Canada to be the third-best country in the world to be a woman.Canada ranks behind Iceland and Sweden which…
Immigration is key for Canada’s economy
The Government of Canada views immigration as one of the most important factors in strengthening the economy following the recession and has noted that changes may come to the Temporary…
An Ontario county welcomes immigrants
An Ontario community, Simcoe County, is welcoming immigrants with open arms. The county is one of 45 in Ontario that has been asked by Citizenship and Immigration Canada to host…
New Canadians get free access to cultural institutions
Thanks to a unique Canadian program, new Canadian citizens are offered a free 12-month entrance pass to attractions across the country. The program is called the Cultural Access Pass, CAP,…