Liberals demand Conservatives Provide Funding for Immigration Plan for Francophone Communities
Liberal Citizenship and Immigration Critic Raymonde Folco today called on the Conservative government to deliver the funding required to foster greater immigration for minority Francophone communities. "I support any initiative…
Skilled Worker Recruitment Initiative in Europe
The Manitoba government is being proactive in its search for foreign skilled workers who are qualified to alleviate labour shortages in the province. Manitoba Labour and Immigration, in cooperation with…
Without this input from abroad, Manitoba would have lost population
According to Statistics Canada (Statscan), Alberta's population increased by five times the national average in the fourth quarter of 2005. The Prairie province has not seen growth of this magnitude…
Canadian Company Concerned that Foreign Workers Paid for Jobs
Maple Leaf Foods has abandoned its program at its Brandon, Manitoba plant to bring in workers from China, after it was revealed that 61 workers had paid fees of $10,000…
Mexico is Canada’s biggest source of refugees
Mexico, which is part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), has risen to the top of Canada's refugee claimant list. Monday, February 13, 2006 - Statistics released by…
President Vincente Fox is pitching his solution to Canada’s massive labor shortages
Fox proposes that Mexican workers be able to work in Canada temporarily, a solution that borrows its concept from Canada's Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program. The Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program allows…
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates says “Best and Brightest are Headed to Canada”
While appearing before a committee of the United States Senate, Microsoft founder and Chairman Bill Gates noted that Canada is attracting the best and brightest immigrants to its borders. Gates…
Canadian Immigration Minister Kenney issues new instructions for Federal Skilled Worker applications
Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada (CIMC) Minister Jason Kenney has announced the Canadian Government’s plan for immigration in 2009. He stated that between 240,000 and 265,000 new permanent residents will…
Immigration minister to outline government’s vision for Canada’s “outdated” immigration system
Federal Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, the Honourable Monte Solberg, will address a National Business Symposium on June 15th. The discussion is expected to explore solutions to Canada's massive labour…
More skilled workers needed to fuel Western Canada’s Oil and Gas industries
Canada's aging population, coupled with the current economic boom, leaves key Alberta growth industries clamoring for skilled workers. Dealing with long-term labor challenges, the Canadian Government recognizes the critical role…