http://www.migrationexpert.com/canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news.asp Canadian Immigration News. News and Updates about Canadian Visas and Immigration. en-us Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:20:01 GMT Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:20:01 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss EkaCMS v3 editor@migrationexpert.com webmaster@migrationexpert.com /canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Nov/0/641/Canada_continues_to_attract_H1B_holders_from_the_USA During a recent immigration managers meeting at Canada's consulate in Los Angeles, it was discovered that an alarming amount of US H-1B visa holders are being scouted and hired by Canadian companies. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:59:33 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Nov/0/641/Canada_continues_to_attract_H-1B_holders_from_the_USA /canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Nov/0/640/Newcomers_to_Canada_benefit_from_the_Library_Settlement_Partnership_at_Ottawa_Public_Library The Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) program, a service designed for immigrants intended on settling in Ottawa, was recently celebrated by its three partners; Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Ottawa Public Library and various settlement partners. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:48:09 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Nov/0/640/Newcomers_to_Canada_benefit_from_the_Library_Settlement_Partnership_at_Ottawa_Public_Library /canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Nov/0/639/Government_of_Canada_Tables_2010_Immigration_Plan During Citizenship and Immigration Canada's 2009 Annual Report, Jason Kenny, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, praised the Canadian government for maintaining its immigration levels to meet the country's medium- to long-term economic needs. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:02:22 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Nov/0/639/Government_of_Canada_Tables_2010_Immigration_Plan /canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Nov/0/638/Microsoft_Boss_Admires_Canadian_Immigration_System Steve Ballmer, head of Microsoft, offered praise for the Canadian immigration system during a speech in Toronto in late October. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:45:38 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Nov/0/638/Microsoft_Boss_Admires_Canadian_Immigration_System /canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Nov/0/637/Writing_and_Artwork_Competition_to_Celebrate_Canadas_Immigration_History A national writing and artwork competition is being held by Canadian Immigration to assist young people have a greater understanding of the diversity and history of Canada. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:39:11 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Nov/0/637/Writing_and_Artwork_Competition_to_Celebrate_Canadas_Immigration_History /canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Oct/0/636/Free_English_or_French_language_lessons_for_new_Canadians Canada has started a program which will see vouchers for free language training sent to 2000 immigrants to encourage the learning of either language. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:49:46 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Oct/0/636/Free_English_or_French_language_lessons_for_new_Canadians /canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Oct/0/635/Canada_Celebrates_Citizenship_Week_2009 The week of October 19-23 is Canadian Citizenship week - this week in ceremonies across the country Canada will welcome hundreds of new citizens and hundreds more will reaffirm their commitment to Canada. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:15:02 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Oct/0/635/Canada_Celebrates_Citizenship_Week_2009 /canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Oct/0/634/Canada_is_taking_action_to_help_protect_foreign_temporary_workers In the near future companies seeking to bring temporary foreign workers into Canada will be more closely watched and those not following the rules will be 'named and shamed' Citizenship and Immigration Canada has promised. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:57:36 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Oct/0/634/Canada_is_taking_action_to_help_protect_foreign_temporary_workers /canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Oct/0/633/Small_Towns_in_Canada_benefiting_from_Immigration A report issued by the Conference Board of Canada reports that many Canadian small towns have found new life due to an increase in immigration to Canada. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:29:48 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Oct/0/633/Small_Towns_in_Canada_benefiting_from_Immigration /canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Oct/0/632/Czech_tourists_will_still_require_visas There is no plan in place that will see the lifting of the visa requirements for citizens of the Czech Republic looking to visit Canada. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:41:45 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Oct/0/632/Czech_tourists_will_still_require_visas /canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Oct/0/631/Canada_is_the_4th_best_place_to_live_in_the_world_–_UN The United Nations Development Program issued their annual report of the best places to live earlier this week which states that Norway has the highest quality of life, while Niger has the lowest. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:07:07 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Oct/0/631/Canada_is_the_4th_best_place_to_live_in_the_world_–_UN /canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Oct/0/630/Honours_for_volunteers_who_help_new_immigrants_in_Canada The Governor General of Canada Michaëlle Jean has given honours to a New Brunswick woman, Suzanne Dugas, who has been assisting newcomers to Canada for many years. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:07:48 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Oct/0/630/Honours_for_volunteers_who_help_new_immigrants_in_Canada /canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Oct/0/629/More_new_immigrants_are_homeowners_in_Canada A study by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has shown that more new immigrants are becoming homeowners and this is happening earlier in their lives in Canada. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:04:07 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Oct/0/629/More_new_immigrants_are_homeowners_in_Canada /canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Oct/0/628/Priority_Visa_processing_for_those_affected_by_Typhoon_Ketsana Effective immediately, Citizenship and Immigration Canada is offering residents of the Philippines, who have been drastically effected by Typhoon Ketsana, special measures to prioritize their immigration to Canada. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:15:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Oct/0/628/Priority_Visa_processing_for_those_affected_by_Typhoon_Ketsana /canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Oct/0/627/Quebec_Investor_Visa_may_be_a_Faster_Route_to_Canada Canada's banking system is being hailed as 'the soundest system in the world' by the World Economic Forum and this is attracting investors and those looking to start businesses. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:14:56 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/Oct/0/627/Quebec_Investor_Visa_may_be_a_Faster_Route_to_Canada