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| Canada continues to attract H-1B holders from the USA | ||
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During a recent immigration managers meeting at Canada's consulate in Los Angeles, it was discovered that an alarming amount of US H-1B visa holders are being scouted and hired by Canadian companies. |
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| Newcomers to Canada benefit from the Library Settlement Partnership at Ottawa Public Library | ||
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The Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) program, a service designed for immigrants intended on settling in Ottawa, was recently celebrated by its three partners; Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Ottawa Public Library and various settlement partners. |
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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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