Prime Minister defends Canadian Immigration Policy and Multiculturalism
In the light of the international Terrorist threat, Canada has often been criticized for its "lenient" immigration policies. Political commentators suggest that Canada should close its doors to immigrants as…
Immigration to Manitoba Reaches 50 Year High
Buoyed by strong economic growth, the number of immigrants settling in the province of Manitoba soared to a 50 year high. Government officials recently announced that a total of 9989…
Canadian Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Promises Action on Cases of Lapsed Citizenship
In a press release issued Thursday, Canada’s minister of Citizenship and Immigration the Honourable Diane Finley addressed concerns that some Canadians have discovered that their citizenship has expired according to…
Canadian Immigration Visa Office in Bangladesh to become full-service
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has recently announced that the Canadian Visa Office in Dhaka will offer a full range of Canadian immigration services by July 2007. The services offered…
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada Says Issues of Lost Citizenships Under Control
The cases of Canadians discovering they do not hold citizenship are small in number and being resolved quickly, according to the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. Earlier…
Full Service Canadian Immigration Visa Office in Bangladesh
In mid-February of this year, it was announced that the Canadian Immigration Visa Office in Dhaka would offer a full range of immigration services by July 2007 (see original news…
Stop the Assault on Palestinians in Gaza and on those Trying to Help Them
New York/ Geneva/ Rome – We the leaders of 15 United Nations and humanitarian organizations urge, yet again, all parties fighting in Gaza to protect civilians, and call on the…
Alberta Nominating Semi-Skilled Workers for Canadian Immigration
Under the expanded Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), the province will now be making Canadian Permanent Residency nominations for individuals in manufacturing, transportation, food and beverage, and hospitality occupations. Alberta…
North American Companies are Looking Overseas for Information Technology Talent
According to a recent study by consulting firm Deloitte and Touche LLP, many North American CEO’s are having trouble finding IT workers and are looking to foreign skilled workers to…
Canadian Government’s New Foreign Credential Referral Office
To overcome the challenges of having internationally-obtained qualifications recognized in Canada, a new government office has been established to provide support services to newcomers as they navigate the credential recognition…