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CANADIAN IMMIGRATION NEWS
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| Government of Canada Tables 2010 Immigration Plan | ||
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During Citizenship and Immigration Canada's 2009 Annual Report, Jason Kenny, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, praised the Canadian government for maintaining its immigration levels to meet the country's medium- to long-term economic needs. |
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| Microsoft Boss Admires Canadian Immigration System | ||
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Steve Ballmer, head of Microsoft, offered praise for the Canadian immigration system during a speech in Toronto in late October. |
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| Writing and Artwork Competition to Celebrate Canadas Immigration History | ||
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A national writing and artwork competition is being held by Canadian Immigration to assist young people have a greater understanding of the diversity and history of Canada. |
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| Free English or French language lessons for new Canadians | ||
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Canada has started a program which will see vouchers for free language training sent to 2000 immigrants to encourage the learning of either language. |
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| Canada Celebrates Citizenship Week 2009 | ||
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The week of October 19-23 is Canadian Citizenship week - this week in ceremonies across the country Canada will welcome hundreds of new citizens and hundreds more will reaffirm their commitment to Canada. |
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| Canada is taking action to help protect foreign temporary workers | ||
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In the near future companies seeking to bring temporary foreign workers into Canada will be more closely watched and those not following the rules will be 'named and shamed' Citizenship and Immigration Canada has promised. |
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| Small Towns in Canada benefiting from Immigration | ||
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A report issued by the Conference Board of Canada reports that many Canadian small towns have found new life due to an increase in immigration to Canada. |
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| Czech tourists will still require visas | ||
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There is no plan in place that will see the lifting of the visa requirements for citizens of the Czech Republic looking to visit Canada. |
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| Canada is the 4th best place to live in the world – UN | ||
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The United Nations Development Program issued their annual report of the best places to live earlier this week which states that Norway has the highest quality of life, while Niger has the lowest. |
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| Honours for volunteers who help new immigrants in Canada | ||
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The Governor General of Canada Michaëlle Jean has given honours to a New Brunswick woman, Suzanne Dugas, who has been assisting newcomers to Canada for many years. |
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