CANADIAN IMMIGRATION NEWS
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| CIC to extend the Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement | ||
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Earlier this month Minister Jason Kenny and Dr. Eric Hoskins, Ontario Minster of Citizenship and Immigration, agreed to a one-year extension of the Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement (COIA). |
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| Government of Canada maintains historically high rate of immigration in 2009 | ||
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According to Quarterly Administrative Data released by CIC on May 13th 2010, Canada welcomed over 500,000 temporary and permanent residents in 2009. |
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| Canadian Economy leads G-7 in growth for 2010 and 2011 | ||
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Earlier this month the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported that Canada is predicted to grow the fastest among the Group of Seven countries in 2010 and 2011. |
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Two visa subcategories under the Alberta Immigration Nominee Program (AINP) have been placed on hold. Alberta's Immigration Minister Thomas Lukaszuk has stated that new applications will no longer be accepted under the family stream and the US Visa holder categories in response to the province's changing job market conditions.
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney has announced changes encompassing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and the Live-In Caregiver subprogram.
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced that everyone wishing to migrate to Canada must undergo through an English Skill Proficiency examination, regardless of whether or not English is the applicant’s native tongue.















