Young immigrants in BC town receive settlement and integration assistance
The Immigrant Youth in Schools Pilot program that was recently introduced in Abbotsford, British Columbia (BC) will provide young immigrants and refugees with the tools and counselling they need to…
Canada looking at ways to fast-track immigration for Haitian applicants and refugees
In the wake of a devastating earthquake in Haiti, the immigration ministers of Canada and Quebec are looking at ways to fast-track immigration to Canada for Haitian nationals.Citizenship, Immigration and…
Canada temporarily suspends visa requirements for aid providers on the way to Haiti
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced that humanitarian workers stopping through Canada on the way to providing relief in earthquake-ravaged Haiti will not require temporary or transit visas for the…
Canada introduces special immigration measures in response to Haiti earthquake
On Saturday, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced that special immigration measures for people affected by the January 12 earthquake in Haiti would be introduced effective immediately. Some types of…
Canada to speed up adoption and immigration process for Haitian children
Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada Minister Jason Kenney announced yesterday that Canada would be expediting the adoption process for children affected by the earthquake that struck Haiti last week.Adoption cases…
Immigration process expedited for 217 Haitian children adopted by Canadian parents
Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced today that the adoption process has been expedited for 217 Haitian children adopted by Canadian parents, of whom 31 are already in Canada.Last week, Citizenship,…
Program that helps immigrant IT professionals integrate into Canadian workforce to expand
A British Columbia-developed program that helps internationally-trained Information Technology (IT) professionals integrate into the Canadian workforce is looking to expand across Canada.The Information Communications and Technology Council (ICTC) developed the…
Forbes praises Canadian economy
Internationally renowned business magazine Forbes praised the Canadian banking system and economy this week, listing the top ten reasons Canadians should be encouraged about the economic future.The magazine pointed out…
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…