CANADA
LATEST IMMIGRATION NEWS
CANADIAN IMMIGRATION NEWS
| OCTOBER 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Canada ranked with the world's soundest bank system | ||
|
A survey by the World Economic Forum has found that Canada has the world's soundest banking system, closely followed by Sweden, Luxembourg and Australia, as a financial crisis and bank failures shake world markets Tuesday, 21 October 2008 |
||
| A record 107,000 jobs added in Canada | ||
|
Last month, Canada experienced the biggest increase in job growth in the last 30 years, and defied economists' expectations for an actual decline in employment. Tuesday, 21 October 2008 |
||
| Skilled Migrants Will Account for 100 percent of Workforce Growth in Canada by 2011 | ||
|
Skilled newcomers are key to Canada’s long-term economic prosperity and according to Statistics Canada, immigration will account for 100 per cent of net labour market growth in Canada by 2011. Tuesday, 30 September 2008 |
||
| Children of immigrants more likely to graduate university | ||
|
According to a new study from Statistics Canada, the children of immigrants are more likely graduate from university than their peers with Canadian-born parents. Tuesday, 30 September 2008 |
||
| Alberta hopes to attract U.S. skilled workers | ||
|
With the promise that they face a wait of only six to 18 months for permanent residency, the Alberta government has spent more than $500,000 US on an advertising campaign to attract foreign professionals living in the United States. Tuesday, 30 September 2008 |
||
| Canada Announces New pilot project to speed up skilled worker applications | ||
|
The Government of Canada has announced a new pilot project to help speed the processing of new applications. Tuesday, 16 September 2008 |
||
| Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Funds Communities Across Canada | ||
|
The Canadian government recently announced funding to attract and support skilled immigrants for several cities in Canada including the territory of Nunavut, Mississauga, Brampton, and Red Deer. Tuesday, 9 September 2008 |
||
| New Canadian Migrants to receive Government Funding | ||
|
The Canadian Government helps migrants with the allocation of $390,434 in funding to the city of Moose Jaw to settle into their new communities. Monday, 1 September 2008 |
||
| New categories for the Canadian Provincial Nominee Program | ||
|
Saskatchewan and Newfoundland Labrador have both made additions to their Provincial Nominee Program’s this month by adding a category for hospitality workers and international graduates, respectively. Monday, 1 September 2008 |
||
| Canadian government to help temporary workers and student graduates become permanent residents | ||
|
On Tuesday, August 12th, The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, announced the details of the Canadian Experience Class, a new proposition for certain temporary foreign workers and graduate students with Canadian work experience. Wednesday, 13 August 2008 |
||
| Canadian participation in overseas job fairs on the rise | ||
|
Canadian participation in overseas job fairs is on the rise as companies and governments alike attempt to offset skilled-labour shortages. Monday, 4 August 2008 |
||
| Immigrants Flocking to Canada's Smaller Cities Where Job Growth is Strongest | ||
|
New statistics from Citizenship and Immigration Canada suggests that mid-sized cities are beginning to attract an increasing number of immigrants due in large part to shifting economic and employment prospects. Monday, 4 August 2008 |
||
| Government of Canada Helps New Canadians Get Jobs | ||
|
A new project funded by the Government of Canada will allow skilled workers who are new to Canada with the help they need to integrate into the workforce and their communities. Monday, 4 August 2008 |
||
| Canadian IT Firms Eager to Hire Skilled Migrants | ||
|
As job openings in Canada are rapidly surpassing available IT graduates, finding skilled IT workers in Canada is becoming increasingly difficult. Thursday, 17 July 2008 |
||
| Reports show increased population, but Alberta Canada still needs skilled workers. | ||
|
Initial reports about Alberta’s 2008 first quarter population growth seem to be misleading, as Alberta businesses still struggle to find workers. Wednesday, 9 July 2008 |
||
| Canada to Develop More Competitive Global Immigration Policy | ||
|
A panel recently appointed by the federal government reported that Canada must develop service standards in its immigration system if it is to compete globally for investors and skilled talent. Thursday, 3 July 2008 |
||
| Canadian Government Improves Services at Visa Office in Beirut | ||
|
Improvements to services offered by the Canadian Immigration Office in Beirut, Lebanon should make it easier for migrants to apply for their visa. Thursday, 3 July 2008 |
||
| Alberta Canada needs 110,000 Skilled Workers to cover shortage | ||
|
Employment and immigration statistics indicate that Alberta will soon face a shortage of 110,000 workers in the next decade. Friday, 27 June 2008 |
||
| Controversial New Canada Immigration Laws to Benefit Many Skilled Workers | ||
|
Controversial changes to the Canadian Immigration Act have been accepted in the House of Commons Yesterday. Thursday, 12 June 2008 |
||
| Alberta Offers Best Wages to Attract Skilled Workers to Canada | ||
|
Newly released March figures revealed that the average wage for workers in Alberta Canada was $340 a month more than the Canadian average. Wednesday, 4 June 2008 |
||
| More Migrants Find Work in Canada | ||
|
Immigrant employment increased sharply last year in Canada, easily outpacing that of Canadian-born workers, Statistics Canada reported Tuesday. Tuesday, 27 May 2008 |
||
| New Immigration Agreement Between Canada and Yukon | ||
|
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. Friday, 23 May 2008 |
||
| New council on Immigration Integration formed in Peterborough, Canada | ||
|
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. Wednesday, 7 May 2008 |
||
| Immigration contributes $947,370 towards newcomers in Hamilton, Ontario | ||
|
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. Tuesday, 6 May 2008 |
||
| Immigration Canada: improvement to work permits for international students | ||
|
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. Thursday, 1 May 2008 |
||
| English course added in aid of immigration in Canada's Bathurst | ||
|
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. Wednesday, 23 April 2008 |
||
| Immigration Dept rejoices as "Lost Canadians" citizenship bill is passed | ||
|
95% of the cases of "Lost Canadians" will be resolved, said Citizenship and Immigration Minister Diane Finley, thanks to Bill C-37. Tuesday, 22 April 2008 |
||
| Citizenship & Immigration contributes $2.7 million to support newcomers to Canada | ||
|
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). Friday, 18 April 2008 |
||
| Canadian state, Alberta sets hopes on immigration to bring in more foreign workers | ||
|
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. Wednesday, 16 April 2008 |
||
| New mortgages for immigrants to Canada | ||
|
An increasing number of lenders in Canada are offering mortgages tailored to the needs of new immigrants, including those without landed status. Tuesday, 1 April 2008 |
||
| French classes being made available overseas for Quebec applicants | ||
|
Citizenship and immigration Canada has announced that those applicants selected by Quebec will be able to start studying French overseas before arriving in Canada. Thursday, 20 March 2008 |
||
| Now is the time to apply for migration to Canada! | ||
|
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. Friday, 14 March 2008 |
||
| Growing Canadian job market opens as people retire | ||
|
Immigration to Canada is becoming even more popular as the country boasts the fastest-growing employment rate of any G7 nation. Friday, 7 March 2008 |
||
| Economic diversity encouraged in Cote-Nord region | ||
|
Over 2 million dollars will be pumped into four projects that are designed to further encourage economic diversification in Canada’s Cote Nord region. Wednesday, 5 March 2008 |
||
| New Funding to help people migrate to Canada's London | ||
|
The Government of Canada has allocated some $3 million dollars to help organisations deliver settlement services in the Canadian city, London. Wednesday, 5 March 2008 |
||
| $597,000 to help Canada's newcomers settle in | ||
|
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. Saturday, 1 March 2008 |
||
| Canada eases requirements for Croatians | ||
|
After 12 years of visa difficulties, it is now finally easier and more convenient for Croatians to visit Canada. Friday, 22 February 2008 |
||
| Enrolment for international students in Canada continues to reach record heights | ||
|
Enrolment in Canadian universities continues to increase largely due to an influx of international students. Thursday, 14 February 2008 |
||
| Canada most popular retirement destination | ||
|
According to the latest statistics, Canada is the number one destination for British citizens looking to make the most of their golden years. Wednesday, 13 February 2008 |
||
| Record job growth calls for immigration to Canada | ||
|
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. Monday, 11 February 2008 |
||
| Tourism industry in Canada proves gloomy forecasts wrong | ||
|
Toronto in Canada has exceeded all expectations as a recent report shows a record increase in visitor numbers in the hotel and tourism sectors. Thursday, 7 February 2008 |
||
| Saskatchewan to face critical labour shortage by 2011 | ||
|
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. Monday, 4 February 2008 |
||
| Foreign students needed to boost Canada's productivity | ||
|
The proposal to extend work permits for gifted foreign students trained in Canada has just been laid on the Canadian government's table. Tuesday, 22 January 2008 |
||
| Foreign workers can now get work in Canada faster than before | ||
|
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! Monday, 21 January 2008 |
||
| Nova Scotia (Canada) steals tourism limelight | ||
|
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. Monday, 14 January 2008 |
||
| Immigration causes Canadian apartment vacancy rates to remain steady | ||
|
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. Friday, 11 January 2008 |
||
| Immigrating to Canada could help your children take school more seriously | ||
|
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. Friday, 11 January 2008 |
||
| Living the good life in Canada: Real Estate gains predicted for 2008 | ||
|
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. Friday, 11 January 2008 |
||
| New Brunswick's 20-year immigration plan to increase population by 100,000 | ||
|
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. Monday, 7 January 2008 |
||
| Study reveals that owing a home is a top priority for recent immigrants to Canada | ||
|
91% of recent immigrants polled in Canada's major cities (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary and Ottawa) listed owning a home a top priority. Monday, 7 January 2008 |
||
| Canadian owner’s equity remains strong despite US slump | ||
|
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. Friday, 4 January 2008 |
||
| Canada: Yearend labor force survey | ||
|
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. Friday, 4 January 2008 |
||
| New federal commitments to help newcomers settle in Canada | ||
|
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. Thursday, 3 January 2008 |
||
| Canada's population reaches 33 million | ||
|
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. Thursday, 3 January 2008 |
||
| Canada seeks to attract foreign trained nurses | ||
|
A project to attract foreign-trained nurses to apply for Canadian immigration has been promised by the Canadian government. Thursday, 3 January 2008 |
||
| Canada boosts funding to help immigrants settle in Saskatchewan | ||
|
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. Thursday, 3 January 2008 |
||
| Net worth of Canadian households reaches new heights | ||
|
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! Thursday, 3 January 2008 |
||
| Major financial boost for Canadian immigration | ||
|
The Canadian Government has announced that Nova Scotia's will receive an extra $1.5 million for funding immigration settlement services this year. Thursday, 3 January 2008 |
||
| Canada accommodates international medical graduates | ||
|
Medical professionals who would like to spread their wings, can now reap the benefits of Canada's fantastic medical immigration structure. Thursday, 3 January 2008 |
||
RSS Feed
Email to a friend 
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
