CANADIAN IMMIGRATION NEWS
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| Canadian Government announces reintroduction of anti-human smuggling law | ||
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Immigration Minister Jason Kenney has recently announced that Canada's ruling Conservative Party will reintroduce a law aimed at curbing human smuggling when Parliament convenes next month. |
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| Canada keeps tightens Immigration regulations to protect Live-in Caregivers | ||
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In order to protect overseas workers who have come to Canada to be live-in caregivers, the Federal government has tightened laws on employers to ensure that they comply with the Canadian immigration rules and regulations. |
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| New simpler Canadian citizenship guide to assist future citizens in Manitoba | ||
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The province Manitoba is launching a new simpler Canada citizenship guide that will help newcomers better prepare to undertake Canadian citizenship test. This has been recently revealed by Jennifer Howard, Labour and Immigration Minister. |
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| Promises from Canadian Political Leaders to Ease Immigration for Indians | ||
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Canadian political leaders have made efforts to gain trust from Indo-Canadians just a few days before Canadian parliamentary elections on May 2 by promising to accelerate immigration process and grant more student visas for Indians. |
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| New Canadian Immigration Strategy aims to double immigrants by 2020 in Nova Scotia | ||
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A new immigration strategy that aims to double the number of immigrants arriving to Nova Scotia each year by 2020 was announced at Canadian Immigration Museum on last Friday, April 29, 2011. |
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| Canada Welcomes Irish Immigrants to Montreal | ||
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Montreal has warmly welcomed a great deal of Irish to immigrate and get jobs here as Ireland has currently coped up with a severe economic crisis. Irish immigrants have now been given more opportunities for successful integration than ever before thanks to a new program by Montreal group. |
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| Canada to help newcomers find jobs via 22 million dollar funding program | ||
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In order to help immigrants find jobs in Canada, the Bridge Training program with funding of $22 million has been announced by the Canadian government on March 25, 2011. |
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| New initiative between Canada and New Zealand to deal with immigration fraud | ||
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Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced that Canada and New Zealand has recently signed a new information sharing initiative which will strengthen efforts of Canadian government to cope with immigration fraud. |
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| Stricter marriage requirement proposed for immigrants in Canada | ||
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Aiming to crack down on fraudulent marriages, the Canadian government has proposed a stricter requirement which would require a person coming to stay in Canada with their partner to stay in the relationship for two years or more before formally being granted permanent residence. |
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| Canadian Temporary Foreign Worker Program to be managed by Nova Scotia | ||
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Canada and Nova Scotia has worked together to reach an agreement on managing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. As a result, Temporary foreign workers in Nova Scotia will be better protected. |
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| Changes to Canadian citizenship guide released | ||
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The guidelines for new Canadian citizens have been updated in the country, providing new information about their legal and ethical responsibilities. |
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| Canadian cities topped list of the worlds most liveable cities | ||
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On 21st February, list of the Worlds Most Liveable Cities for 2011 was released in a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Accordingly, cities from Canada dominated Top 10. |
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| Canadian visa applications for Yukon to be self-managed | ||
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A new agreement that gives the province of Yukon the role of self-managing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program within the Territory has been signed by The Governments of Canada and Yukon. |
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| Canadian pilot project to offer more opportunity to international graduates | ||
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A new Canadian immigration pilot program that aims to help graduating students in Canada was launched on Feb 22, 2011. |
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| Proposed changes to the Canadian work visa system | ||
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According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the Federal Skilled Worker category of Canadian work permit has been establishing to meet with a facelift. |
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| Officially open Canadian immigration museum in Halifax | ||
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The sixth national Canadian Museum of Immigration was officially opened on Monday, Feb. 7 at Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. |
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| Canadian immigration sets a record in five decades | ||
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Last year, Canada saw the highest level of immigration in more than 50 years, according to a recent announcement from Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism and Parliamentary Secretary Dr. Alice Wong. |
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| Saskatoon fastest growing city in Canada | ||
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Saskatoon and its surroundings has become the fastest growing and youngest area, according to a recent release of Statistics Canada. International immigration is considered the main reason for the growth. |
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| Canadians more positive towards immigration than US and Europe | ||
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According to a poll released last Thursday, Canadian attitudes toward immigration are hardening but Canada still remains more positive attitude as compared to other Western nations including the US and Europe. |
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| Canada work permit Restrictions to be loosened for Haitians | ||
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It is now easier for Haitians who are in Canada temporarily to obtain work permits thanks to some changes in Canada immigration rules, according to a recent announcement from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). |
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| Canada extends Working holiday visas for Irish Nationals | ||
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Under new rules, Canada has increased Canadian working holiday visa allocation to Ireland by 1,000 and will now permit Irish people to apply for a second visa. |
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| Canada allows visa applicants to use undocumented work experience | ||
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According to a new law revealed over the weekend, Canadian visa applicants are allowed to use undocumented work experience to apply for permanent residency. |
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| Canada speeds up processing of Canadian visa for Haitians | ||
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The Canadian government has accelerated the process of accepting visa applications for Haitians after months of criticism over the low number of visas being granted to Haitians following the terrible earthquake in January 2010. |
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| Investigation on Canadian citizenship and immigration fraud Appreciated | ||
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Endeavors of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to investigate citizenship and immigration fraud were appreciated, says Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney. |
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| Funding for Alberta immigrant-settlement program will increase this year | ||
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Due to the continued influx of immigrants settling in Alberta, the Canadian Government has decided to increase funding for immigrant-settlement programs next year even while many immigrant settlement agencies in other provinces are facing cuts. |
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| Immigration results in Canadian population growth | ||
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According to figures revealed by Statistics Canada, the highest immigration rates seen in four decades gave population of Canada a dramatic boost. |
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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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| Working Holiday Program now includes Taiwan | ||
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Effective July 1, 2010, Immigration Canada has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Taiwan for the working holiday scheme. |
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| First immigration website now available in Saskatchewan | ||
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Earlier this month Saskatchewan became the first province or territory to allow applications for immigration to be made online. |
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| Change of Responsibility at Canadian Visa office in Islamabad Pakistan | ||
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Applications lodged on or after April 1 2010, by residents of Pakistan for Canadian Permanent Resident visas in all economic categories are no longer being processed from the Canadian High Commission in Islamabad. |
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| Migration Expert Launches Canadian Citizenship Eligibility Assessment | ||
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Earlier this week, Migration Expert launched the new Free Canadian Citizenship Eligibility Assessment. |
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| New Program introduced for Business People from Mexico | ||
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Immigration Canada along with Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada recently created a new Business Express Program for Mexican business travellers in the Canadian visa office in Mexico City. |
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| New Canadian E-passports to be launched in 2012 | ||
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Passport Canada is set to launch the new ePassport in 2012. Appearance wise the new ePassports will look similar to the old Canadian passports except they will have an electronic chip encoded with the individual’s name, gender, date of birth and a digital picture. |
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| Changes to be made to Canadas Refugee System | ||
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On Monday, Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced that Ottawa will be providing resettlement to 2,500 United Nations-elected refugees in urban slums and camps. |
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| Canadian Immigration Launches Consultations for Faster Processing | ||
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On March 16th, 2010, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced the launch of consultations to identify Canada's new and emerging labour market needs and how immigration can best respond to them in light of the momentum gained by the economic recovery. |
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| Visible Minorities in Toronto to double by 2031 | ||
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According to Statistics Canada, visible minorities in Toronto and the surrounding municipalities could double within the next 20 years. |
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| Immigrant Entrepreneur Changes for Saskatchewan | ||
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Effective October of this year, immigrants who want to establish a business in Saskatchewan will be charged $2,500. |
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| Improvements to Proof of Language Rules Will Increase Fairness and Reduce Visa Delays | ||
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Beginning April 10, 2010 the Government of Canada will implement changes to the assessment of language skills to the Federal Skilled Worker and Canadian Experience classes. |
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| Economic strength boosts working opportunities in Canada | ||
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According to Statistics Canada the Canadian economy saw a 5 percent growth in the fourth quarter of 2009, an "astonishing" difference from the projected 3.5 percent that was predicted by the Bank of Canada. |
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| New online resource to be launched to help newcomers | ||
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Immigration Minister Jason Kenny recently announced that there will be new online resources aimed at newcomers as a way to help them facilitate themselves in Canada and provide them with easier access to government resources. |
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| Changes to the Provincial Nominee Program in New Brunswick to boost immigration | ||
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Recent changes to the Provincial Nominee Program in New Brunswick will now allow residents to sponsor their family members outside Canada to join them in the province. |
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| CSIC Cautions Against Ghost Immigration Agents | ||
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The Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC) is warning immigrants about unauthorized immigration consultants, calling them "ghost agents" who may be targeting the Haitian earthquake victims. |
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| CIC to Help Immigrants Adapt to the Workforce | ||
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The Canadian government is expanding overseas services in India, China, Philippines, United Kingdom, Nordic and Arab states to better help immigrants adapt more quickly to Canada's workforce. |
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| Skills shortage in Ontario to be filled by Canadian Immigration | ||
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According to Seneca College President Rick Miner, approximately 700,000 Ontarians will be unemployed by 2021 due to a shortage of skills and lack of education, and the retirement of the baby-boomer generation. |
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| Canada lures Indian students with citizenship offer | ||
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Effective February 14th 2010 international students who attained a degree from a Quebec university will be offered a “certificate of selection” that will fast track them to obtaining Canadian citizenship. |
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| Quebec relaxes immigration rules for Haitians | ||
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Quebec's Immigration Minister Yolande James recently unveiled a new program that will allow residents of Quebec to sponsor their children over 21 years of age, brothers, sisters, as well as their siblings' spouses and dependent children. |
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| Canada to Fast track Adoption Cases from Haiti | ||
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In wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, many children have been left parentless. As a result, the Canadian government says that it will endeavour to ease the processing of applications filed for the adoption of Haitian orphans. |
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| Immigration Canada to expedite Haitian immigration requests | ||
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In an effort to assist families to reunite with their loved ones from Haiti, Immigration Canada has announced that priority will be given to citizens seeking to sponsor their family members from Haiti as well as pending adoption cases. |
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| Canada sends help to Haiti | ||
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Canada's military has deployed the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) to provide "eyes-on" feedback and assistance to the catastrophic situation left by the massive earthquake that occurred in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Spain. |
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| Canadian Visa Applications Now Available Online | ||
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Canadian Immigration announced that temporary residents applying for work permits or an extension can now apply online. |
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| Canada Increases Visas for Czechs | ||
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Earlier this month Canadian Immigration announced an increase in Canadian work visas granted to young Czechs through the Youth Mobility Programme. |
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| Canada hailed around the world for its successful integration of immigrants | ||
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According to immigration experts, Canada has been more successful than most countries at integrating immigrants into society. |
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| Prince Edward Island to receive funding to help create more job opportunities | ||
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The Government of Canada is investing more than $13 million in Prince Edward Island's employment and training programs under an agreement signed today between the federal and provincial governments to help workers hit hardest by the global recession. |
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| Canada ranked as 6th happiest place to live in the world | ||
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According to a new report released by the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD), Canada was ranked 6th in terms of the happiness of its citizens. |
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| Immigration agency in Ottawa receives $1.9M in government funding | ||
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Hire Immigrants Ottawa, a local agency that works with Ottawa employers to remove barriers to recruiting and retaining skilled immigrants says it will expand its activities after receiving a $1.9-million provincial grant. |
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| Entering Canada gets tougher on June 1st | ||
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As of June 1, 2009 U.S. citizens are advised to pack a passport or passport card if they are planning a trip to Canada. |
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| Winnipeg becomes an increasingly popular destination for newcomers | ||
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Despite the tough times of economic uncertainties and massive job losses, Winnipeg expects its economy to grow by 1.1 per cent this year. Winnipeg is the third most economically stable city in the country with an unemployment rate as low as 4.7 per cent. |
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| Canadian Citizenship and Immigration to speed up Tamil family immigration | ||
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Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced that the federal government is speeding up the immigration applications of those in war-torn Sri Lanka who want to join their relatives in Canada. |
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| Studies show Canadian economy in need of immigration to boost ageing labour market | ||
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The ageing population of Canada means there are less people to do the jobs needed to keep Canada’s economy competitive, with the percentage of people actively in the labour market reducing to 58% by 2035. |
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| Immigrant Applicants in Lebanon May Apply to Visa Office in Beirut | ||
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As of March 31, Lebanese nationals applying to immigrate to Canada may select the visa office in Beirut, Lebanon, as their main point of service, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced last week. |
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| Health care rules changed for foreign workers | ||
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Effective Thursday, April 2nd, all temporary foreign workers or foreign graduates in Ontario on "open work permits," along with their spouses and dependants can now receive OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan) as long as they are employed full time in Ontario for a minimum of six months and have lived here for at least 153 days. |
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| Canada has rescinded its visas for Croatian citizens | ||
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The Canadian immigration minister, Jason Kenney, on March 29th, 2009 officially announced that Canada has rescinded its visas for Croatian citizens. |
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| Government of Ontario Announces New Budget | ||
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Thanks to the new budget, Ontarians will pay a single 13 per cent sales tax as of July 1, 2010 with most households receiving one-time $1,000 payments and personal tax cuts to ease the pocketbook pain, Finance Minister Dwight Duncan announced. |
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| Canada's population continues to grow thanks to immigration | ||
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New figures show a population increase of 0.19 per cent, the fastest fourth-quarter growth rate since 1992. According to Statistics Canada, international immigration fuelled an increase in Canada's population in the last quarter of 2008, particularly in the western provinces. |
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| Foreign Student Numbers in Canada Highest in a Decade | ||
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Last year Canada attracted nearly 80,000 international students to the country's higher education institutions. These figures represent the highest number of foreign students in a decade and initial reports for 2009 suggest that international student recruitment remains strong. |
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| UN reports Canada will continue to play a leading role in immigration until 2050 | ||
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The United Nations has come out with its International Migration Report and Canada will continue to remain the second-biggest net receiver of immigrants until 2050, at 214,000 a year, although it's far behind No. 1: the United States |
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| Canadian Immigration Launches Campaign Warning Against Unscrupulous Immigration Consultants | ||
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Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney has addressed the issue of immigration fraud by launching a video warning against the dangers of unscrupulous immigration representatives offering immigration services. |
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| Majority of Indian Students in Canada Apply for Permanent Residency | ||
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With the success rate of Indian students becoming Permanent Residents (PR) in Canada recorded at 99 per cent, Canada has a high population of Indian students today. |
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| Canadian Government to provide $2 million to help medical professionals | ||
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The Canadian government has provided more than $2 million to help foreign doctors become paramedics, give more English-language instruction to adults and provide more resources to those settling in Edmonton and northern Alberta. |
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| Fast Track residency offered by Immigration Canada to Indian families | ||
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According to Indian news sites, the Canadian government has launched a special Canadian visa offering permanent residency for Indian families who can invest eight lakh Canadian dollars. |
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| Fast-Track Plan for Business Traveller Visa | ||
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According to Canadian news sources, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is working on a plan to fast-track some business travellers to Canada, allowing them to obtain visas much faster than other visitors. |
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| Concern Grows as Canada's Population Ages | ||
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Government and Business officials are growing increasingly more concerned over an aging skilled labour population at all levels of employment. |
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| Skilled workers offered more opportunities in Manitoba Canada | ||
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Manitoba's immigration minister, Nancy Allen, has undertaken an initiative to offer more opportunities for Skilled Immigrants to come to Canada under Manitoba's Provincial Nominee Program. |
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| Canadian War Museum Acknowledges Important Contributions | ||
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Jason Kenny, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism touched off Black History Month at Ottawa’s Canadian War Museum, which is celebrating the World War 1 contributions of the No. 2 Construction Battalion of Nova Scotia |
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| 2009 Federal Budget puts Canadians first | ||
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Finance minister Jim Flaherty has put to rest some of the doom and gloom forecasts originally put forth by critics and prognosticators, assuring Canadians that their needs will be at the top of his agenda during these tough economic times. |
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| Canada's population grows in spite of economic uncertainty | ||
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Statistics show that Canada's population grew by almost 0.4% which represents the highest growth rate per quarter since 1990. Western Canada continues to grow faster than other regions in the country. |
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| New Canadian Citizenship Rules anger potential applicants | ||
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The department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada have announced imminent changes that may affect the rights of children born to Canadian citizens overseas. |
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| No reduction forecasted in number of permanent visas issued by Canada in 2009 | ||
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Canadian Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Jason Kenny assures that there will not be a reduction in the number of permanent visas to Canada issued in 2009 in spite of recent changes to immigration requirements. |
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| Pakistan identified as vital source of recruitment for Canada | ||
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In talks with Jason Kenney, the Canadian Minister for Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, Pakistani Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has called for further exploration of recruitment possibilities for Pakistanis in Canada's increasingly scarce labour force in some provinces. |
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| Canada's population growth sets new records | ||
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According to Statistics Canada, the population of Canada grew more in the past three months than it has in any third quarter since 1990. The agency said growth across the country was due mostly to immigration. Between July 1 and Oct. 1, 2008, 71,300 people entered Canada due in most part to the efforts of individual provinces in stepping up their efforts to attract people internationally. |
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| Fast Recovery Predicted for Canadian Economy | ||
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Canada will fare better than other countries due to "greater resilience" in its economy based on stronger financial institutions and higher home equity levels, say chief economists and bankers. |
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| More Migrants Find Work in Canada | ||
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Immigrant employment increased sharply last year in Canada, easily outpacing that of Canadian-born workers, Statistics Canada reported Tuesday. |
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| New Immigration Agreement Between Canada and Yukon | ||
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Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Diane Finley and the Minister of Education, in Yukon, Patrick Rouble, announced a new Agreement for co-operation on Immigration between Canada and Yukon. |
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| New council on Immigration Integration formed in Peterborough, Canada | ||
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The city of Peterborough, Canada, recently formed a new council on immigration integration, realizing that without attracting new Canadians, the area will not be able to flourish. |
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| Immigration contributes $947,370 towards newcomers in Hamilton, Ontario | ||
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As settlement services are an integral part of Canada's federal government's immigration program, the Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Department has announced its $947,370 contribution to newcomers in Hamilton. |
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| Immigration Canada: improvement to work permits for international students | ||
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International learners from across the world who would like to work in Canada will rejoice over the new changes to the Canadian work permits for foreign students announced last week by Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. |
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| English course added in aid of immigration in Canadas Bathurst | ||
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In order to help newcomers, an English course for immigrants is being offered in Bathurst with the bill going to Immigration Canada, meaning that newcomers won’t have to pay for the course. |
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| Immigration Dept rejoices as Lost Canadians Citizenship Bill is passed | ||
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95% of the cases of "Lost Canadians" will be resolved, said Citizenship and Immigration Minister Diane Finley, thanks to Bill C-37. |
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| Citizenship & Immigration contributes $2.7 million to support newcomers to Canada | ||
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In support of newcomers, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Department has recently announced its contribution of a generous $2.7million to the Canadian Ukrainian Immigrant Aid Society (CUIAS). |
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| Canadian state, Alberta sets hopes on immigration to bring in more foreign workers | ||
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In light of Canada’s critical and growing shortage in skilled labour, Immigration has given their nod of approval to allow more than 40,000 temporary foreign workers to go and work in Alberta. |
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| New mortgages for immigrants to Canada | ||
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An increasing number of lenders in Canada are offering mortgages tailored to the needs of new immigrants, including those without landed status. |
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| French classes being made available overseas for Quebec applicants | ||
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Citizenship and immigration Canada has announced that those applicants selected by Quebec will be able to start studying French overseas before arriving in Canada. |
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| French classes being made available overseas for Quebec applicants | ||
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Citizenship and immigration Canada has announced that those applicants selected by Quebec will be able to start studying French overseas before arriving in Canada. |
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| Now is the time to apply for migration to Canada! | ||
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In an attempt to trim the backlog of the more than 900,000 people who have already applied to enter Canada, the Canadian government is set to announce a dramatic reduction in the number of new immigration applications it accepts. |
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| Growing Canadian job market opens as people retire | ||
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Immigration to Canada is becoming even more popular as the country boasts the fastest-growing employment rate of any G7 nation. |
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| Economic diversity encouraged in Cote-Nord region | ||
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Over 2 million dollars will be pumped into four projects that are designed to further encourage economic diversification in Canada’s Cote Nord region. |
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| New Funding to help people migrate to Canada's London | ||
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The Government of Canada has allocated some $3 million dollars to help organisations deliver settlement services in the Canadian city, London. |
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| $597,000 to help Canada's newcomers settle in | ||
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Canadian Immigration has been given a $597,000 federal boost in order to help new migrants settle in, the first increase in this type of funding in 10 years. |
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| Canada eases requirements for Croatians | ||
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After 12 years of visa difficulties, it is now finally easier and more convenient for Croatians to visit Canada. |
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| Enrolment for international students in Canada continues to reach record heights | ||
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Enrolment in Canadian universities continues to increase largely due to an influx of international students. |
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| Canada most popular retirement destination | ||
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According to the latest statistics, Canada is the number one destination for British citizens looking to make the most of their golden years. |
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| Record job growth calls for immigration to Canada | ||
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The Canadian labour market's jaw has dropped, as the nation's unemployment rate fell to a 33-year low of 5.8% last month, bringing Canada's job growth over the past year to 337,000. |
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| Tourism industry in Canada proves gloomy forecasts wrong | ||
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Toronto in Canada has exceeded all expectations as a recent report shows a record increase in visitor numbers in the hotel and tourism sectors. |
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| Saskatchewan to face critical labour shortage by 2011 | ||
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According to statistics, the province of Saskatchewan, Canada, is facing an impending labour shortage, as there are currently not enough young people in the province to satisfy fill positions in certain areas. |
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| Foreign students needed to boost Canada's productivity | ||
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The proposal to extend work permits for gifted foreign students trained in Canada has just been laid on the Canadian government's table. |
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| Foreign workers can now get work in Canada faster than before | ||
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Thanks to a new pilot project that's been introduced in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada can not only bring in more foreign temporary workers than before, but also, cut the process by more than four and a half months! |
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| Nova Scotia (Canada) steals tourism limelight | ||
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Nova Scotia may be the second smallest and fourth least populous province in Canada, but its humble size sure didn't stop it from being noticed by the competitive tourism industry. |
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| Immigration causes Canadian apartment vacancy rates to remain steady | ||
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Canada's steady vacancy rate has been credited to strong employment growth, solid income gains, and high immigration levels, which continued to support strong demand for both ownership and rental housing. |
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| Immigrating to Canada could help your children take school more seriously | ||
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If you have children, and are planning to immigrate to Canada, you might just be in for a delightful surprise. According to a report released last month, Canadians are taking education much more seriously than in the past. |
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| Living the good life in Canada: Real Estate gains predicted for 2008 | ||
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If you're planning to immigrate to Canada and its strong economy was one of the reasons for your decision, then the latest forecast on Canada's real estate market will not disappoint. Real estate brokers are forecasting steady, yet moderate growth in the Canadian residential property market in 2008. |
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| New Brunswicks 20-year immigration plan to increase population by 100,000 | ||
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According to experts, by 2030, Canada's population growth will be almost entirely dependent on immigration, and communities that don't attract and retain newcomers will see steady declines in population. |
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| Study reveals that owing a home is a top priority for recent immigrants to Canada | ||
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91% of recent immigrants polled in Canada's major cities (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary and Ottawa) listed owning a home a top priority. |
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| Canadian owners equity remains strong despite US slump | ||
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It is not hard to see why Canada remains such a popular country with immigrants, especially when looking at the latest findings on owner's equity. |
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| Canada: Yearend labor force survey | ||
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Canada's attractive employment rate could lure even more immigrants. It has been found that in the second quarter of 2007, Canada’s employment rate was higher than that of the United States and most European countries. |
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| New federal commitments to help newcomers settle in Canada | ||
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Minister Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration has recently announced (Dec 17) new federal commitments to assist in the settlement and integration of newcomers to Canada. |
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| Canada's population reaches 33 million | ||
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Based on figures released last month (Dec 2007), more than 33 million people, which includes immigrants, now live in Canada, up from 115,200 from 1 July 2007. It is the strongest growth rate in six years. |
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| Canada seeks to attract foreign trained nurses | ||
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A project to attract foreign-trained nurses to apply for Canadian immigration has been promised by the Canadian government. |
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| Canada boosts funding to help immigrants settle in Saskatchewan | ||
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The Government of Canada is increasing funding by more than $121 million over three years to provinces (besides Ontario and Quebec) in an effort to help immigrants settle and integrate into Canadian society. |
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| Net worth of Canadian households reaches new heights | ||
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It is not hard to see why Canada is so attractive to immigrants, especially since new numbers from Statistics Canada have shown just recently that Canadians are saving a lot more than they are earning! |
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| Major financial boost for Canadian immigration | ||
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The Canadian Government has announced that Nova Scotia's will receive an extra $1.5 million for funding immigration settlement services this year. |
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| Canada accommodates international medical graduates | ||
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Medical professionals who would like to spread their wings, can now reap the benefits of Canada's fantastic medical immigration structure. |
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| Canada's dollar reaches 30 year high. | ||
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The Canadian Dollar has been reaching 30 years highs over the past weeks, based on Canada's strong resource base and steadily growing economy. |
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| Improved Online Service for New Foreign Workers | ||
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The Canadian government is investing $18.8 million in funding the improvement of online information, to ensure that newcomers to Canada can have a successful new life. |
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| Minister Pledges to Help Lost Canadians | ||
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The Canadian Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Diane Finley, has pledged to help "lost Canadians," those who have lost their Canadian citizenship under a provision of the 1947 Canadian Citizenship Act. |
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| North American IT industry lacking talent | ||
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North America is lacking IT talent which has forced CEO's to look for IT professionals overseas to fill vacancies in North American companies. |
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| Ontario launches new Provincial Nominee Program. | ||
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Ontario has launched a new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in an attempt to attract even more skilled workers and talented business people to Canada's most populous province. |
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| Cellular phones | ||
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Cellular phones |
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| Immigration has tended to lower wages in both Canada and U.S.: study | ||
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Immigration has tended to lower wages in both Canada and U.S.: study |
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| Canada's New Government Launches First Phase of Foreign Credentials Referral Office | ||
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Canada's New Government Launches First Phase of Foreign Credentials Referral Office |
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| Canada's New Government announces projects in Saskatoon for the Asia-Pacific Gateway | ||
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Canada's New Government announces projects in Saskatoon for the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative |
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| Canada's New Government Funds Yukon | ||
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Canada's New Government Funds Yukon Territory to Provide More Online Resources to Help Immigrants Integrate |
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| Canada's New Government Funds Ontario | ||
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Canada's New Government Funds Ontario |
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| McGuinty Government Making It Easier For Employers | ||
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McGuinty Government Making It Easier For Employers To Attract Skilled Immigrants Provincial Nominee Program Begins On Pilot Basis |
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| Summer looking hot for tourism | ||
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Summer looking hot for tourism |
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| Toronto Region tourism growth led by overseas and Canadian visitors | ||
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Toronto Region tourism growth led by overseas and Canadian visitors |
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| Increase in Enrollment at Canada's Universities | ||
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Enrollment rates at Canada's universities are set to dramatically increase over the upcoming years. |
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| High-paid mining jobs go wanting | ||
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High-paid mining jobs go wanting |
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| By 2031, half of the region's residents will be immigrants | ||
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By 2031, half of the region's residents will be immigrants |
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| Manitoba's weekly earnings ahead of national average | ||
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Manitoba's weekly earnings ahead of national average |
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| Malcolm Morrison | ||
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| Alberta growth leads country for third straight year | ||
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Alberta growth leads country for third straight year |
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| Manitoba's economy hot in 2006 | ||
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Manitoba's economy hot in 2006 |
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| BC wants to be culinary capital of Canada | ||
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BC wants to be culinary capital of Canada |
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| Record spending on new vehicles: StatsCan | ||
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Record spending on new vehicles: StatsCan |
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| A Statistics Canada survey suggests the Canadian e-commerce boom shows no sign of stopping. | ||
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A Statistics Canada survey suggests the Canadian e-commerce boom shows no sign of stopping. |
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| Natural Resources Canada: 100 Years of Excellence in Energy and Minerals Science and Technology | ||
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Natural Resources Canada: 100 Years of Excellence in Energy and Minerals Science and Technology |
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| Canada's New Government Urges Permanent Residents to Renew Vital Document for Travel | ||
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Canada's New Government Urges Permanent Residents to Renew Vital Document for Travel |
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| New program designed to help international grads find work | ||
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New program designed to help international grads find work |
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| New Nova Scotia Program to Help Foreign Students | ||
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Nova Scotia’s Office of Immigration has announced a new program designed to help give newly graduated foreign students a better chance of finding work in the province. |
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| Canada's largest cities not reporting fastest growth rate | ||
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Canada's largest cities not reporting fastest growth rate |
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| 'Stellar' economy forecast | ||
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'Stellar' economy forecast |
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| Canadian Economy Remarkably Stable, Statistics Agency Says | ||
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Canadian Economy Remarkably Stable, Statistics Agency Says |
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| Edmonton surpasses Calgary as Canada's housing price hotbed | ||
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Edmonton surpasses Calgary as Canada's housing price hotbed |
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| Canadian Economy Remarkably Stable, Statistics Agency Says | ||
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Canadian Economy 'Remarkably Stable', Statistics Agency Says |
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| Canada's New Government Makes Payments to Conjugal Partners of Head Tax Payers | ||
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Canada's New Government Makes Payments to Conjugal Partners of Head Tax Payers |
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| Canada's new government invests in literacy training for Kelowna tradespeople | ||
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Canada's new government invests in literacy training for Kelowna tradespeople |
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| Employment continues upward swing in Sask. | ||
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Employment continues upward swing in Sask. |
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| Women gain strength in Canadian workforce | ||
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Women gain strength in Canadian workforce |
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| Economy adds whopping 54,900 jobs | ||
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Economy adds whopping 54,900 jobs |
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| Survey says: Ottawa best city in Canada | ||
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Survey says: Ottawa best city in Canada |
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| Canada posts stellar jobs growth in March | ||
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Canada posts stellar jobs growth in March |
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| Canada Feb building permits plunge from record high | ||
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Canada Feb building permits plunge from record high |
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| Saskatchewan lures Albertans | ||
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Saskatchewan lures Albertans |
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| Licences for foreign trained MDs on increase | ||
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Licences for foreign trained MDs on increase |
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| Tourism spending up 4.6 percent in Canada last year | ||
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Tourism spending up 4.6 percent in Canada last year |
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| Internet portal to lure more immigrants | ||
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Internet portal to lure more immigrants |
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| Canada's New Government Provides Tax Relief for Canadian Families and Businesses | ||
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Canada's New Government Provides Tax Relief for Canadian Families and Businesses |
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| Canadian economy should outperform the U.S. | ||
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Canadian economy should outperform the U.S. |
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| Sell the city to new Canadians | ||
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Sell the city to new Canadians |
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| Census results have N.B. considering immigration campaigns | ||
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Census results have N.B. considering immigration campaigns |
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| Labour shortage critical, official says | ||
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Labour shortage critical, official says |
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| Ontario is best place to invest | ||
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Ontario is best place to invest |
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| Canada Tops G8 Countries in Growth | ||
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The census data recently released by Statistics Canada had revealed that the unprecedented economic boom in Alberta, along with the incredible growth in immigration, have helped to push Canada’s population above 31 million, 31,612,897 to be exact. |
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| Immigrants Account for 2/3 of Growth | ||
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StatsCan census finds that 5.4% population jump is spurred by newcomers thanks to low birth rate. |
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| Quebec Population Grows | ||
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Census data results show that efforts to increase population growth in Quebec are working. |
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| Canadians Expect to Hire More Workers | ||
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According to a survey recently released, Canadians expect to hire more workers throughout the year. |
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| NUNAVUT POPULATION HITS NEW NUMBERS | ||
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| MANY JOBS IN SMALL BUSINESSES CONTINUE TO GO UNFILLED | ||
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| CANADIAN PRODUCTIVITY MATCHES US PRODUCTIVITY | ||
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| Construction in BC Hits New High | ||
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Construction Industry in British Columbia reached a record high. |
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| Surge in New Jobs | ||
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New employment positions have surged in Saskatchewan as well as other provinces. |
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| Strong Job Growth Defies Predictions | ||
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Canada’s cumulative gain in employment during the past six months has exceeded 250,000, a stronger job-creating performance than any other since 2002. |
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| More Jobs Created in February | ||
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More jobs created in Canada yet again, for a sixth month in a row. |
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| BC Economy Expected to Keep Growing | ||
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British Columbia's economy is booming and set to continue to do so for several years. |
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| Huge Increase in Building Permits | ||
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Huge increases in building permits issued in January 2007 as per Statistics Canada results. |
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| SHORTAGE OF TECHNICIANS AND TECHNOLOGISTS IN CANADA | ||
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The Canadian Council of technicians and technologists have confirmed that Canada is running low on required technicians and technologists. |
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| Canada Among Top 10 Countries for Tourism | ||
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Canada scores high on list of top-10 countries for international tourism. |
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| Growing shortage of Skilled Technicians in Canada | ||
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Industry leaders, organizations and employers are sounding the alarm for the increased shortage of skilled technicians in Canada. |
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| Australian Public Holiday - Monday, 12th of March 2007 | ||
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We wish to advise our clients that our Australian office will be closed on 12th March, 2007 for Labour Day. |
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| WESTERN CANADA OFFERS GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNTIES | ||
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Increase in the number of jobs created are mostly from Western Canada. |
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| GREAT JOB CREATION IN CANADA | ||
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Canada boats great job creation with a reduction in the unemployment rate, as well as large number of new jobs created. |
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| TOURISTS FLOCK TO ALGONQUIN PARK | ||
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Algonquin Park boasts one million visitors per year. |
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| CANADA NOW RECOGNIZES FOREIGN SAME-SEX MARIAGES | ||
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Gay and lesbian Canadians can now marry their same-sex partners abroad and then sponsor their spouse for immigration to Canada. The update to Canadian immigration rules was quietly introduced by the Conservative government on January 24th. |
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| CALGARY SEEKING MORE WOMEN | ||
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Calgary is seeking to attract more women |
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| HOUSING OUTLOOK IN CANADA | ||
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Housing outlook in Canada looks great |
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| TOURISM OUTLOOK FOR ONTARIO IS BRIGHT | ||
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Tourism to Ontario looks promising. |
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| RECORD SALES FOR HOME SALES IN ONTARIO | ||
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Another record-breaking year for home sales in Ontario. |
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| BC ECONOMY SET TO GROW ABOVE AVERAGE | ||
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British Columbia's economy to grow at record pace in 2007. |
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| BUSINESS RECORDS HIT RECORD HIGHS | ||
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Statistics Canada reports that business profits in 2005 hit a record high. |
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| HOME CARE LABOUR SHORTAGES | ||
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Shortages projected in the home care services sector in Canada. |
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| JANUARY RECORD MONTH FOR JOB GROWTH IN CANADA | ||
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January marked a record month in terms of job growth in Canada |
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| TOURISM IN CANADA | ||
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US Visitors flocking back to Canada after 9/11 slowdown. |
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| SCHOOL CATERS NEW PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS | ||
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Seneca College first to offer program catering to immigrants and refugees. |
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| SPA GETAWAYS FOR ONTARIO | ||
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Interesting options for tourists seeking to come for a Spa Gateway to Ontario. |
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| FOREIGN STUDENTS WANT TO STUDY ABROAD | ||
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Foreign students coming to experience Canadian life and study. |
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| GROWTH IN RURAL ECONOMIES | ||
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Statistics Canada results show growth in rural economies |
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| LABOUR SHORTAGE REACHES CRITICAL POINT | ||
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Small business owners experiencing difficulties related to shortage of labour. |
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| MAJOR CONTRIBUTION TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN ONTARIO | ||
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Parks Canada pledges large investment to sustainable tourism in Ontario. |
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| COMITTMENT BY MINISTER OF CIC TO ESTBALISH OFFICE FOR FOREIGN-TRAINED PROFESSIONALS | ||
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Minister of Citizenship and Immigration committed to establishing an office to help foreign-trained professionals. |
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| CANADA CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF CITIZENSHIP | ||
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Canada celebrates 60-years of offering citizenship. |
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| PETITION TO EXTEND WORKING HOLIDAY PROGRAM | ||
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Local business owners start a petition to expand working holiday programs beyond current age restrictions. |
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| UNDERGARDS SOUGHT TO COME & STUDY IN CANADA | ||
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Canadian universities and schools seeking to attract undergrads from the Middle East and elsewhere to come and study. |
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| CONSUMER INDEX REACHES HIGH | ||
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The Conference Board of Canada reported that confidence among Canadians reached a nine-month high in January 2007. |
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| SELF-SUSTAINEMENT PLAN | ||
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| HOUSE VALUES DOUBLE WITHIN 25 YEARS | ||
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Analysis of housing market in Canada shows that the average price of homes throughout Canada has doubled within the last 25 years. |
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| RETIREES ARE ASKED TO STAY ON THE JOB LONGER | ||
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Canadian retirees are being asked to stay working longer to meet Canada's growing labour shortages. |
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| RETAIL SALES IN ALBERTA HIGHEST IN CANADA | ||
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| OTTAWA ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO ENCOURAGE EXTENDED STAYS FOR FOREIGN WORKERS | ||
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| ANOTHER RECORD YEAR FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN BC | ||
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| ENROLMENT AT CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES SURGES | ||
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| Extension to Foreign Worker Program | ||
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The federal government has announced a policy change that is bound to be very popular as it allows temporary foreign workers to stay in Canada longer. |
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| ONTARIO DESISGNATED AS IMMIGRANT GATEWAY | ||
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| NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR WILL LEAD COUNTRY IN ECONOMIC GROWTH | ||
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| GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE FOREIGN CREDENTIAL RECOGNITION | ||
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| Foreign Workers Flock to Alberta | ||
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There has been a unique immigration boom to Alberta with the number of temporary foreign workers doubling since 1996 to 145,871 in 2005. |
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| CIC Announce New Work Permit Strategies | ||
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CIC recently announced new strategies in development of Canadian resources and professions. |
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| Free and Secure Trade (fast) Program | ||
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada has recently announced a program which will expedite shipments between Canada and the United States. |
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| 1 Million Passengers to Canada | ||
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2006 has represented a second year in a row with 1 million passengers and cruise line passengers coming to Canada, up from 2005. |
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| Social Economic Improvement for Quebec | ||
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The government of the Province of Quebec has announced a grant of $22.8 million to encourage social economic improvement in the province. |
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| CANADIAN CAR SALES | ||
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Canadian car sales boost auto market in November |
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| Immigration Targets Increased for 2007 | ||
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New figures show that Canada is set to admit more immigrants in 2007. |
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| Toronto's growth set to beat Calgary in 2008 | ||
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It is speculated that Toronto’s growth in population in 2008 will beat that of Calgary. |
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| New Passports hot property for Canadians and Americans | ||
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New requirements requiring passports for travel have Canadians and Americans seek passports in droves. |
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| Opposition Leader proposes new priorities | ||
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The leader of the opposition, Stephane Dion outlines economy, environment, social justice as Liberal priorities. |
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| CANADA NEEDS TO RESOLVE LABOUR SHORTAGES | ||
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Canada needs national solution to labour shortages |
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| Sign Language Translators added to Occupation List | ||
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10 new professions approved by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS). |
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| Ontario to fast track 500 Special Immigrants | ||
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The province is set to announce the implementation of a provincial nominee program to allow up to 500 nominated newcomers, to be fast-tracked to Ontario within 3-6 months. |
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| AIR CANADA VOTED BEST AIRLINE | ||
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Air Canada voted Best Airline in North America and Best Airline in Canada’ by readers of Global Traveler magazine |
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| THE ALBERTA OILSANDS PROJECTS NEED AT LEAST 10,000 WORKERS | ||
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The booming Oilsands projects in Canada’s West will create a shortage of 10,000 skilled tradespeople over the next two years. |
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| ONTARIO IMMIGRATION MINISTER ANNOUNCES INVESTMENT IN SKILLS TRAINING | ||
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Ontario’s Minister of Immigration, Mike Colle, recently announced $14 million in funding for programs that will help foreign professionals and skilled trade workers to practice their occupations in Ontario. |
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| CANADA TO MAKE FOREIGN ADOPTIONS EASIER | ||
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The Canadian government has tabled legislation aimed to streamline the foreign adoption process. |
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| CIC MINISTER IS LOOKING AT FAST-TRACKING PERMANENT RESIDENCY FOR RELIGIOUS LEADERS | ||
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Federal immigration officials are reported at looking to fast-tracking the foreign religious leaders to Canada as landed immigrnats, as a result of pressure from ethic communities throughout the country. |
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| KPMG RANKS CANADA MOST COST-EFFECTIVE FOR BUSINESS | ||
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Canada has the lowest business costs among G7 countries, according to KPMG, a leading global business analysis firm. |
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| CANADA SCORES HIGH ON NATIONAL BRAND INDEX | ||
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The National Brand Index has listed Canada as one of the top three most desirable places on earth. |
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| NUMBER OF FOREIGN STUDENTS INCREASES | ||
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The inflow of foreign students to Canada increased in the third quarter of 2005. |
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| IMMIGRATION HELPS CANADA GROW TO 33 MILLION | ||
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Canada’s population is expected to reach almost 33 million in the upcoming year, mostly due to increases in immigration. |
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| FOREIGN STUDENTS ABLE TO WORK OFF CAMPUS | ||
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Foreign students will soon be allowed to work up tp 20 hours per week in off campus jobs. |
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| BRITISH COLUMBIA NEEDS SKILLED CONSTRUCTION WORKERS | ||
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British Columbia construction companies are hiring skilled foreign workers as fast as they can apply. |
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| TOP 10 BILLIONAIRES IN CANADA | ||
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Canadian Business Magazine has compiled a list of the 100 wealthiest people in Canada, which for this year includes 9 Calgarians and 3 billionaires. |
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| MINISTER PLANS TO MAINTAIN CURRENT IMMIGRATION LEVELS | ||
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Canada’s new immigration minister, Monte Solberg, said that he has no plans to change the number of immigrants that Canada accepts every year. |
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| PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND HOPES TO ATTRACT MORE IMMIGRANTS | ||
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Prince Edward Island hopes that its new Immigrant Connections Program will help to attract more immigrants to the maritime province. |
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| ONTARIO IMPROVES NEWCOMER OPPORTUNITES | ||
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Ontario’s Minister of Citizenship and Immigration explained the government’s commitments to newcomers at a recent conference. |
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| ONTARIO'S NEW ONLINE RESOURCE FOR IMMIGRANTS | ||
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The government hopes that the new website will be a valuable source of information, helping thousands of newcomers to integrate successfully into the Ontario economy. |
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| PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT INVESTS IN NEW IMMIGRANTS | ||
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The government of Saskatchewan has committed new money to welcome immigrants to the Western province. |
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| CHILDREN OF IMMIGRANTS AIM HIGH | ||
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Children of visible-minority immigrants to Canada strive for higher education in even greater numbers than their Canadian peers, a recent study finds. |
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| IMMIGRATION MINISTER EXPLAINS PRIORITIES OF GOVERNMENT | ||
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Canada’s new minister of Citizenship and Immigration outlined the immigration priorities of the new Conservative government at a recent conference in Vancouver. The government remains committed to openness, fairness and equality for Canadian immigrants. |
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| FOREIGN EDUCATION AND CREDENTIAL RECOGNITION | ||
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The federal Conservative government recently meet informally with Premier of Ontario, Dalton McGuinty regarding foreign educational credentials recognition. |
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| NATIONAL BANK CATERS TO IMMIGRANT POPULATION | ||
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One of Canada’s leading banks is TD Canada Trust, whose willingness to accommodate the needs of New Canadians represents a rising trend in Canadian business. |
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| NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INCREASES | ||
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CIC newsletter, The Monitor, reports that the number of foreign students were marginally lower (2%) than they were in the previous year. A decline was also noted in the flow of foreign students in three of the levels of study: secondary or less, trade certificates, and university. These numbers were almost entirely offset by an increase in the number of foreign students in the other post-secondary level of study, which was 23% higher than in 2004. |
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| RURAL CANADA GAINING MORE IMMIGRANTS | ||
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In 2001, Manitoba began a new program called the Provincial Nominee Program for Skilled Workers to promote immigration to the province. |
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Officials from Citizenship and Immigration Canada and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada will be able to walk into Canadian businesses without a warrant as part of the government's efforts to crack down on fraud of the controversial foreign temporary workers program.
In order to help new Canadian Citizens thrive in their new home, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has issued a Call for Proposals (CFP) for the delivery of settlement services in British Columbia (B.C).
Canadian government on June 3 announced the relaxed rules for citizenship application process, allowing applicants who fail their first test to rewrite the test rather than wait for an appointment with a citizenship judge.
















