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
26 February 2010
New Brunswick Health Minister Mary Schryer announced today that immigrants will no longer have to wait three months after moving to the province to become eligible for provincial healthcare coverage.
the CanadaVisa Team
24 February 2010
Yesterday, the city of Kingston in Ontario announced the introduction of a new web portal aimed at attracting new immigrants to the city.
the CanadaVisa Team
22 February 2010
The Conference Board of Canada is predicting that Saskatchewan will experience a two and a half per cent growth in GDP in 2010. In addition, the province expects to welcome more immigrants this year thanks to its popular Provincial Nominee Program.
the CanadaVisa Team
18 February 2010
Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada Minister Jason Kenney announced today that the Canadian government is expanding the
Canadian Immigration Integration Project (CIIP) by providing more funding for existing services and setting up another office in London, United Kingdom by the fall of 2011.
the CanadaVisa Team
15 February 2010
Last summer, we reported on a
new, fast-track immigration program for the province of Quebec that would allow some individuals who had lived or studied in Quebec to immigrate to the province. As of Sunday, February 14 2010, the new Quebec Experience Class program is finally in effect and those who qualify can now submit their applications.
the CanadaVisa Team
12 February 2010
Internationally renowned business magazine Forbes praised the Canadian banking system and economy this week, listing the top ten reasons Canadians should be encouraged about the economic future.
the CanadaVisa Team
10 February 2010
The Canadian government announced today that it is supporting a project to help newcomers integrate into the Canadian workforce through an initiative with Canada's environmental sector.
the CanadaVisa Team
08 February 2010
This week, the province of New Brunswick made modifications to its
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to allow it to attract a greater number of immigrants. Family members of current residents of New Brunswick are now eligible to apply under this PNP if they possess work skills that are in demand in New Brunswick.
the CanadaVisa Team
05 February 2010
A new reciprocal agreement between the province of Ontario and Australia makes exchanging a driver's license much easier for Australians in Ontario.
