Canadian Immigration News

Canadian Immigration Minister Monte Solberg announced yesterday his government's plan to facilitate the entry of foreign workers.

Foreign-trained doctors, nurses and other professionals will be offered a "fast-track" to credentials recognition in Quebec with the introduction of Bill 14.

A study by CIBC's World Markets Inc. ranks Ottawa first for strongest economic momentum, attributing growth to the Technology sector and Federal Government. Experts agree that economic strength in Canadian cities is due to population and economic diversity.

Skillsinternational.ca allows prospective employers and skilled Canadian immigrants to find each other. The website is the first of its kind in Canada.

In a new policy paper, Ontario Progressive Conservative (PC) Party leader John Tory revealed his party’s plan to assist skilled immigrants arriving in the province.

Following from new legislation passed in late 2006, the Province of Ontario has appointed its first ever Fairness Commissioner to work with regulatory bodies for the recognition of the credentials of internationally trained professionals. The role of Fairness Commissioner is a key component of the Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act, 2006, which became law on March 1, 2007.

The McGuinty government is lending a helping hand to newcomers. Ontario's new initiative is aimed at aiding newly-landed immigrants understand theirrights and responsibilities in Canada so that they can stay safe and prosper in the workplace.

The proposed bill, if passed, will break down barriers that will ensure foreign-trained professionals have a fair chance at finding work in their field of expertise in Canada.

Following the model of programs in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan, the province of Ontario has reached an agreement with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to ease entry for foreign workers in high demand professions.

In its effort to boost regional immigration, the province of Ontario is funding a community website focused on attracting Canadian immigrants to suburban London, Ontario.