Citizenship and Immigration Canada to streamline language proficiency assessment
Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced today that the Canadian government will reduce application processing delays by streamlining language proficiency assessment for Federal Skilled Worker and Canadian Experience Class applications.For all…
Canadian immigration procedures being reviewed
On Tuesday, Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced that the Canadian government has begun the process of reviewing current Canadian immigration procedures, with a view to further streamlining application processing…
Ottawa group awarded for helping skilled immigrants find work in Canada
Hire Immigrants Ottawa, a group that helps employers integrate skilled immigrants into the labour market, has been presented with an award for its work by Carleton University, a respected Canadian…
Northwestern Ontario communities launch immigration portal
A new immigration portal for newcomers to Canada was launched today by communities in Northwestern Ontario. The portal provides information on settling and working in Northwestern Ontario cities and towns,…
Canadian Immigration Minister announced planned changes to Canada’s refugee system
Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced proposed changes to Canada’s refugee system that he says will provide more protection to those who need it and will deter those who do…
Report recommends expansion of Immigrant Investor program, highlights benefits to Canada
A new study by three prominent Canadian economists concludes that Canada should expand its Immigrant Investor program, and highlights the positive contributions immigrant investors have made to Canada’s economy and…
Canadian economy doing even better than expected
The Canadian economy is faring better than expected, as Canada’s Gross Domestic Product grew at an annual rate of more than six per cent in January.In addition, the Canadian economy…
Canadian passport to be enhanced
Canadian citizens who apply for passports will receive enhanced passports containing an electronic chip in the near future. The chip is being introduced to increase security by reducing the risk…
Prince Edward Island may introduce new PNP categories
The Province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) is set to introduce new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) categories in the near future.PEI currently has four categories to its PNP program but…
Canadian federal government renews its immigration agreement with British Columbia
The Canadian government announced today that it is renewing its immigration agreement with the province of British Columbia. The new agreement is intended to formalize and build on the existing…