An important issue for future Canadian immigrants: Where do I want to live when I get to Canada? Which Canadian city will best suit my needs? Recent studies rate the attractiveness of a selection of Canadian cities, weighing the advantages and disadvantages that people consider before choosing where to live. Canada’s population recently topped 33 […]

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With a pressing need for skilled workers, Canada’s Western provinces continue to implement new initiatives to help foreign workers get to Canada and start contributing to the labour force quickly. Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) is rolling out the welcome mat to temporary foreign workers, making the transition into the workforce easier, faster […]

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Canada’s Northern Territories are not common destinations for immigrants. Many potential immigrants perceive that the smaller communities and harsh climate will make integration more difficult. The reality, however, is that many immigrants to the Northwest Territories, Yukon, or Nunavut have adjusted well and thrived in their new communities. The Yukon, the only Territory with a […]

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Large funding allocations have been made over the past month by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) at the national, provincial, and regional levels. An important focus is on newcomer integration; easing the transition of immigrants into Canadian society and the Canadian workforce. CIC and regional service groups provide services and guidance to help newcomers become […]

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In immigration law, we come across many situations where the decision taken greatly impacts the welfare of children. In 1999, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled on a case (Baker v. Canada) which brought the interests of children to the forefront in immigration matters. In that case, a woman with 4 Canadian-born children was ordered […]

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At Campbell Cohen, we are continually striving to simplify the process of immigration to Canada. The information, tools and resources that we provide on our various websites are geared to help our visitors at all stages of the immigration process – whether only just thinking of coming to Canada, in the process of immigration, or […]

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The most recent Statistics Canada report focuses on “immigration, citizenship, language, mobility and migration” in Canada, based on the 2006 census. It paints a picture of an increasingly diverse Canadian society and highlights the important contribution of immigrants to Canada’s growth and development. Canada’s foreign-born population grew four times as fast as the Canadian born […]

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Newfoundland and Labrador is focusing on immigration as a means to foster provincial growth. The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program seeks to recruit immigrants with specialized occupational or entrepreneurial skills to contribute to provincial economic and social goals. Earlier this year, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador launched its first immigration strategy to encourage […]

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Citing several recent cases, the Canadian federal court has deemed that the United States is not a safe country for refugee claimants and that the Safe Third Country Agreement between the two countries violates Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Canada entered into the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) with the US in 2004, establishing […]

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Citizenship and Immigration Canada recently tabled a new bill to modernize the country’s citizenship laws. New legislation will retroactively restore citizenship to the tens of thousands who lost, or never had Canadian citizenship because of several obscure clauses in existing legislation. >> Read Full Article on Canadavisa.com . . .

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In Canada, we enjoy first-class social services such as healthcare and education. To pay for these services, the government has a number of sources of revenue… from income taxes to goods and services taxes (VAT). While most government services are free to the user, some – including visa services – charge fees to cover administrative […]

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In 2008, a new stream of Canadian immigration will be available to certain temporary foreign workers and international students with Canadian degrees and Canadian work experience. First announced in the 2007 budget, the Canadian Experience Class will help address the country’s labour force needs by better focusing on these candidates for Canadian Permanent Residency. Citizenship […]

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Tabled earlier this month, the 2007 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration tells the story of Canadian immigration in 2006, provides a mid-year update about Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) activity in 2007, and describes plans and targets for 2008. 2006 was a busy year, with 251,649 new Permanent Residents and 1.2 million Temporary Residents […]

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Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) are now a key element to Canadian immigration – and with good reason. Upon arrival, most nominees already have a Canadian job. They are therefore poised to make a speedy entry into the Canadian workforce and thus are likely to transition into Canadian society smoothly. In addition, PNP’s allow provinces to […]

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Canadian provinces are stepping up their efforts to integrate newcomers into the workforce. Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario have announced increased funding for provincial foreign credential recognition services, to facilitate the placement of internationally-trained skilled workers and professionals in labour-tight industries. Given current Canadian immigration requirements for education and work experience, recent groups of newcomers […]

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More and more provinces are making lists of Regional Occupations Under Pressure, which help employers in labour-tight industries to bring in foreign workers quickly. Employers with job vacancies in listed occupations face less stringent requirements under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. >> Read Full Article on Canadavisa.com . . .

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From the day Permanent Residents land in Canada, they have nearly all the rights and obligations of Canadian citizens. Aside from the right to vote, a Permanent Resident who landed in Canada yesterday and a native-born Canadian pay the same taxes and in return have the same expectation to services from the government. That is, […]

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The shortage of skilled labour in Canada has been deemed the most important challenge for Canadian business leaders, according to a recent study.  The C-Suite survey of Canadian executives reports that 84 per cent of respondents are having a difficult time finding qualified and available skilled workers to staff their businesses. According to the surveyed […]

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Under the Agreement for Canada-Prince Edward Island Co-operation on Immigration, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) fast-tracks Canadian immigration applications.  The Prince Edward Island (PEI) provincial government is looking to recruit individuals to increase its population, its supply of skilled workers, and to fuel business and economic development. Through the PEI PNP, […]

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By designating the third week of October as Canadian Citizenship Week, Citizenship and Immigration Canada encourages all Canadians “to reflect on the value of citizenship, what it means to be Canadian and the rights, privileges and responsibilities of citizenship.”  Many citizenship ceremonies were held in communities across the country throughout Citizenship Week, in which hundreds […]

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Recent modifications to British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) make it easier for immigrants to establish new businesses in the province. This article serves as an update to the Business section of the BC PNP article that appeared in the April 2007 edition of CICNews. >> Read Full Article on CanadaVisa.com . . .

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Niagara Falls is one of the wonders of the world, and a point of Canadian national pride. The Falls lie on the border with the United States, however the more impressive Horseshoe Falls are within Canada’s jurisdiction. While Canadians take pride in ownership of the better share of the famous waterfall, recent incidents at the […]

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A recent Statistics Canada report that analyzed 2006 immigrant labour market information points to Manitoba and Alberta as the provinces where newcomers most easily settle into the workforce.  Manitoba has one of the best success rates in Canada with respect to immigrants finding work. Even among very recent immigrants, newcomers in Manitoba have among the […]

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The recently-signed Agreement for Canada-Nova Scotia Co-operation on Immigration removes the cap on the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) as a means to address labour market needs and declining population trends. So far in 2007, over 300 individuals have been nominated by Nova Scotia for Canadian Permanent Residency, and this number is expected to go […]

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September marks the beginning of the school year in Canada; a good time to note the successes of immigrant students and the opportunities for foreign-born students in Canadian educational institutions.  Many immigrant students are outperforming their Canadian-born peers, despite the additional challenges of starting a new life in Canada. During this past academic school year, […]

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