LATEST IMMIGRATION NEWS
CANADIAN IMMIGRATION NEWS
| SEPTEMBER 2007 | ||
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| Nova Scotia to attract more skilled immigrants | ||
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The province of Nova Scotia and the Canadian Federal government will work together to attract more skilled immigrants to the maritime province. |
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| Improvements to Temporary Worker Program in BC and Alberta | ||
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The Federal government and the governments of British Columbia and Alberta have announced improvements to the Temporary Work Visa program to make it faster for employers in Alberta and British Columbia to hire workers from abroad. |
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| Canadian dollar hits par with US | ||
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For the first time in 30 years, the Canadian dollar has reached par with the United States Dollar. The Canadian dollar was briefly worth more than the US dollar, trading at $1.008 USD in the early morning. |
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| Back to school for students in Canada | ||
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September sees Canadian schools, colleges and universities getting back into full swing. Canadian schools have seen an annual increase in the number of foreign students coming to study in Canada. |
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| BC Employers briefed on hiring foreign workers | ||
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Employers in British Columbia were recently offered a workshop in the processes for hiring workers from abroad. However, for many businesses across Canada, the process can be confusing. |
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| BC workforce can expect growth | ||
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Employment opportunities in British Columbia are expected to continue their rise thanks to a number of industrial, construction and resource projects in the province. Much of the growth can be attributed to preparations for the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver and Whistler. |
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