New law will ease the way for professional credentials recognition in Quebec
Foreign-trained doctors, nurses and other professionals will be offered a "fast-track" to credentials recognition in Quebec with the introduction of Bill 14. Bill 14, introduced in the National Assembly on…
Capacity-building workshop for key national players with a view to drawing up a roadmap for the ethical recruitment and decent work of migrant workers in Cameroon
Douala - From 18 to 20 September 2024, the Hotel Sawa hosted a workshop on capacity building for key national stakeholders with a view to drawing up a roadmap on…
New Project Intended to Speed-Up Temporary Work Permit Processing
Canadian Immigration Minister Monte Solberg announced yesterday his government's plan to facilitate the entry of foreign workers.The new initiative will make it much less complicated for employers to source workers…
Protesters pre-empt immigration minister’s speech
During the annual public conference hosted by Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) - a group that lobbies on behalf of refugees - Solberg was suddenly accosted by hecklers who pre-empted…
Quality of Life Will Attract Immigrants, say Atlantic Canada Mayors
While recent Canadian census told of the importance of immigration for Canadian growth, cities and provinces across Canada are devising strategies to attract newcomers to their region. The mayors of…
Quebec amends Work Permit rules for international students
A new agreement between the Quebec government and the Government of Canada grants international students the right to seek off-campus work in all regions of Quebec, including Montréal and Québec…
Quebec Annual Action Week Against Racism Begins
In its eighth consecutive year, Quebec’s Action Week Against Racism is a clear indication that the province is open and welcoming to diverse cultural groups and that it is working…
Renewal of Canadian Permanent Resident Cards for International Travel
The Canadian permanent resident (PR) card was first introduced in June 2002 in order to heighten Canada’s border security and provide immigrants with secure and convenient proof of their status…
Right of Permanent Resident Fee reduced by half
The Government of Canada has reduced the Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) from C$975.00 to C$490.00 effective Wednesday, May 3, 2006. Canadian Immigrants who have submitted their RPRF before…
Safe-third country act denies refugees their inalienable rights
Amnesty International, as well as The Canadian Counsel for Refugees (CCR), has voiced their collective concern over the real-world implications regarding the Canada/US "Safe-Third Country Agreement". The human rights advocacy…