Canadian Immigration News
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the CanadaVisa Team
08 July 2013
Alberta Premier Redford has stated that she plans to speak with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper about bringing in more temporary workers to help with reconstruction in the wake of widespread flooding throughout the province.
the CanadaVisa Team
04 July 2013
The Government of Canada has pledged to resettle 1,300 Syrian refugees by the end of 2014, according to Immigration Minister Jason Kenney.
the CanadaVisa Team
03 July 2013
Special Measures for Residents Affected by Alberta Flooding
Temporary and permanent residents who have been affected by the flooding throughout Alberta will have application fees waived and statuses automatically extended, said Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).
the CanadaVisa Team
28 June 2013
Last week, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced that it would be seeking input from Canadian citizens on immigration issues. The public is invited to fill out an online consultation, which will be open until August 31, 2013, on immigration levels and mix.
the CanadaVisa Team
27 June 2013
Today, across the country, Canadians are celebrating their multicultural heritage. Canadian Multiculturalism day was founded in 2002 by then-Prime Minister Jean Chretien, who designated June 27 of each year for the occasion.
the CanadaVisa Team
27 June 2013
Canada and the U.S. have released their first progress report after announcing the creation of the Beyond the Border Action Plan in 2011. This joint plan between the two countries aims at facilitating the increase of trade and travel across their lengthy border, the longest in the world.
the CanadaVisa Team
18 June 2013
A new survey has revealed that almost half of Canada’s millionaires are either immigrants or first-generation Canadians.
the CanadaVisa Team
14 June 2013
Processing times for applications submitted to Canadian Visa Offices abroad may rise as Canada’s foreign service officers go on strike.
the CanadaVisa Team
10 June 2013
Canada’s economy shocked even the most optimistic observers, as the month of May saw 95,000 new jobs created across the country. This is the largest gain since 2002, over a decade ago.
the CanadaVisa Team
05 June 2013
The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) has created a short-term initiative geared towards supporting businesses in the hotel and lodging industry throughout the province.