This is just a heads up to any non speaking English applicants to Canada.
New rules, probably coming into force Spring/Summer of 2011 will degree, that a higher level of English comprehension will be needed to obtain immigration status in Canada.
This is one area that the Government of Canada has received criticism of their immigration policies and with elections approaching, are taking very, very seriously.
Too many immigrants, with low English skills, have been given PR status in the past. Canada will no longer tolerate, low or even moderate English skills. To integrate into Canadian society, your English or French (dependent on which Provence you are settling in) skills must be of a higher level, regardless of what job or skill you are applying for.
This will probably apply to future immigration candidates but meanwhile, anyone that feels that their language skill could be improved should start preparing now. This will be a zero tolerance factor in the future, no matter how many points you score, and therefore people should be warned and prepared for this.