Canadian Immigration News
CanadaVisa brings you the latest information about immigration to Canada, including Express Entry, the Provincial Nominee Program, family sponsorship, and study and work permits.
the CanadaVisa Team
11 March 2011
Prince Edward Island has introduced five new streams into their Provincial Nominee Program, which are active immediately. The Skilled Worker Stream and the Family Connection Stream still remain part of the program.
the CanadaVisa Team
08 March 2011
The Government of Canada announced their support for an employment project, entitled the Skilled Link program. Skills Link is aimed at helping youths prepare to enter the Canadian work force by providing job preparation training and work experience.
the CanadaVisa Team
04 March 2011
On April 1, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will announce new regulations for Canadian employers looking to hire foreign workers. The new regulations will cover various aspects of hiring foreign workers, such as the amount of time a job offer is valid to the actual terms of a work permit.
the CanadaVisa Team
02 March 2011
As part of International Women’s Day, Calgary will be holding a special event celebrating women from different cultures. The special event, entitled “Celebrating the Roles of Multicultural Women”, will be partially funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).
the CanadaVisa Team
28 February 2011
In a survey of countries in Europe and North America, Canada was found to be better at integrating immigrants into society compared to most other countries.
the CanadaVisa Team
25 February 2011
The Government of Canada has announced that nearly $9 million will be given to 116 housing cooperatives and non-profit organizations in
Quebec. The funds will be used for social housing renovations and for new investments.
the CanadaVisa Team
23 February 2011
An annual survey conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit has named
Vancouver, British Columbia the most liveable city in the world. Vancouver has maintained the number one position for the past five years.
the CanadaVisa Team
21 February 2011
The third Monday in February is known as Family Day in the provinces of
Alberta,
Ontario and
Saskatchewan. Held for the first time in 1990 in Alberta, Family Day is celebrated as a day to recognize the importance of family.
