This is my belated Mother’s Day tribute to Maria Gallardo, who, in looking out for her son, was willing, and more than able, to take on anyone who got in her way. >>Read full article on Canadavisa.com
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Since 2008, the Canadian federal and provincial governments have had programs in place to make it easier for individuals working or studying in Canada to obtain Canadian permanent residency. The governments recognize that individuals currently living in Canada, contributing to Canadian society and to the economy are likely to be successful Canadian permanent residents. There […]
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A report on business optimism by Canada’s central bank earlier this month found that businesses are expressing confidence in the Canadian economy and expect it grow over the next few years. In addition, a survey of the housing market by ReMax Canada reports that sales of luxury homes in Canada are currently at an all-time […]
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This month, the Ontario provincial government updated its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), known as Opportunities Ontario, in order to welcome more skilled immigrants to the province. International students who obtain their PhDs at publicly funded Ontario universities will no longer need a job offer to be eligible for an Ontario Provincial Nomination Certificate. Opportunities Ontario […]
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The following is a summary of recent developments in Canadian citizenship and immigration news. Update on family sponsorship debt case In November 2009, we reported that the Ontario Court of Appeal had ordered governments to stop automatically charging individuals for social assistance debt sustained by relatives they had sponsored. The Ontario Court made its ruling […]
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One thing we know for certain is that Fredy Villanueva is dead. How he got that way is currently being questioned at a coroner’s inquest in the city of Montreal. And it is the subject of ardent dispute. >>Read full article on Canadavisa.com
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A good number of qualified candidates applying to immigrate to Canada under the US Visa-Holders category of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) Strategic Recruitment Stream were told this month that their files were being closed due to the current economic climate in the province of Alberta. The affected applicants are largely professionals in the […]
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A new study by three prominent Canadian economists concludes that Canada should expand its Immigrant Investor program, and highlights the positive contributions immigrant investors have made to Canada’s economy and society in the years since the program has been in effect. >> Read the rest of this article on Canadavisa.com
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On March 16, Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced that the government of Canada is reviewing current immigration procedures to ensure that they continue to meet Canada’s economic needs. The review is likely to result in a change in the Federal Skilled Worker program, namely a change in the 38 occupations that are currently ‘open’ […]
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This week, Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced a proposed set of changes to Canada’s refugee system that would see Canada accepting more refugees and providing allocating more funding to their resettlement. In addition, the proposed changes would streamline the application and appeal process for refugee claimants, ensuring that genuine refugee claims are approved more […]
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Firstly, here’s a primer for the uninitiated. Canada (the Federal government) has entered into bilateral agreements with all the provinces to allow those provinces to nominate individuals to become Canadian permanent residents based on the nominee’s ability to contribute to the economic growth and development of that province. >> Read full article on Canadavisa.com
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For individuals interested in bringing their current business to Canada, there are new guidelines that will help them to accomplish this goal. In November 2009, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) redefined the way for businesses and individuals to get “Intra-Company Transfer” work permits. >> Read full article on Canadavisa.com
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Le nouveau programme d’immigration anticipé du Québec, le Programme de l’expérience québécoise, est en vigueur depuis le 14 février dernier. Les individus qui ont étudié ou travaillé au Québec peuvent potentiellement se qualifier pour immigrer dans la province sous cette catégorie au processus abrégé. Comme toutes les provinces canadiennes, le Québec fait face à un […]
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Early this month, a management expert delivered a report that predicted an upcoming skills shortage in Ontario that could leave one million skilled positions unfilled over the next decade. This prognosis highlights the critical demand for skilled workers in the province that can be helped by welcoming more skilled immigrants to Ontario. Rick Miner, past […]
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NOTE: Canada’s immigration trust regime was abolished by legislation introduced in 2014 and is no longer in effect. Canada’s Income Tax Act allows new immigrants to Canada to benefit from a five year ‘tax holiday’ upon their arrival, which is particularly beneficial to individuals moving to Canada who have a high net worth and retain […]
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This old English idiom stands for the principle that in a similar situation one should not have one set of rules for one party (usually yourself) and another set of rules for another party (usually someone else). >>Read full article on Canadavisa.com
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When searching for employment in Canada, it is important for candidates to be prepared, not just to integrate into the Canadian workforce, but to organize a job search that is targeted specifically to the Canadian market. >> Read full article on Canadavisa.com
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A significant proportion of the Canadian economy is made up of small and medium businesses—Statistics Canada reports that more than three quarters of businesses in Canada are firms with fewer than 10 employees. Many of these businesses are family-owned, and are faced with the reality that there is nobody to pass the successful business on […]
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Le ministre de la Santé et des services sociaux du Québec Yves Bolduc a annoncé il ya quelques jours un nouveau programme d’intégration pour les médecins diplômés de l’étranger pour pratiquer la médecine au Québec et de ce fait, essayer de modérer le problème de pénurie de médecins qui touche la province. Excellente nouvelle pour […]
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When a devastating earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck Haiti on January 12, Canada’s response was almost immediate. From monetary aid and supplies to troops and aid workers, Canada is spearheading Haiti relief efforts on all fronts. Canadian and provincial immigration ministers immediately met to determine whether special immigration measures would be implemented, […]
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A little over two weeks ago Haiti was rocked by an earthquake, which has since claimed over 150,000 lives, and has left hundreds of thousands homeless and wounded. This past Monday, top world officials gathered in Montreal for emergency talks on how to rebuild Haiti in its time of need. Perhaps the most pressing issue […]
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Securing employment in Canada is the top priority of most everyone in the process of immigrating to Canada and for those who have recently arrived. And not just any job but a rewarding career is what people want. In addition, some individuals require a Canadian job offer to even qualify for immigration to Canada. With […]
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The Canadian government has committed to making settlement in Canada easier for new immigrants by creating the Pan-Canadian Framework for the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. This framework will allow foreign-trained workers in certain professions to have their credentials assessed more quickly than before. Under this new program, internationally-trained workers in professions such as […]
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After extensive consultations with caregiver groups across Canada, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada (CIMC) Minster Jason Kenney announced proposed changes to the Live-in Caregiver program earlier this month. The changes will make it easier for foreign workers in Canada employed as live-in caregivers to qualify for Canadian permanent resident visas, as well as ensure that […]
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While the big immigration news in 2008 centred around the changes that were made to the Federal Skilled Worker program, no single immigration category drew as much attention in 2009. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program and Quebec’s immigration program came close, however. Our look back at the major changes in these Canadian immigration categories over […]
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