Given the recent changes in the economic climate in the USA, we have summarized some recent reports on the Canadian economy for the benefit of our readers. The following has been extracted from the Opening Statement by David Dodge, Governor of the Bank of Canada, before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce […]
The post Canada’s Economy first appeared on CIC News.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration is undertaking the process of public consultations across Canada with respect to Bill C-11, an Act respecting immigration to Canada and the granting of refugee protection to persons who are displaced, persecuted or in danger. The committee will be holding public hearings as follows: April 30 – […]
The post Bill C-11 Status Update first appeared on CIC News.
OTTAWA — Canada’s technology industry wants the federal government to spend at least $500-million to boost the pool of skilled graduates who are considered key to attracting — and keeping — the industry’s high-growth companies. eMPOWR, a lobby group that includes representatives from tech companies and universities, says Ottawa should spend $100-million a year over […]
The post Ottawa urged to address skills shortage first appeared on CIC News.
Q. My husband and I would like to immigrate to Canada. Unfortunately, my finances are a wreck and I may have to file for personal bankruptcy — will this impact on our chances to immigrate in five years? Answer: Although bankruptcy is not a bar to Canadian immigration, it may be taken into account by […]
The post Q & A: Bankruptcy and Settlement Funds first appeared on CIC News.
Le tableau suivant représente le nombre total d’immigrants et de réfugiés qui sont arrivés au Canada en l’an 2000. Le total est divisé selon les diverses classes économiques et selon les différents individus appartenants à la catégorie de la famille. Immigration Arrivals, 2000 Immigrants 2000 Plan Actual Skilled Workers 100,500 – 113,300 […]
The post Arrivée d’immigrants en l’an 2000 first appeared on CIC News.
Q. We plan to immigrate to Canada. We want to find out if we have some regular monthly income in our former country and transfer that to Canada while we live in Canada as immigrants and citizens afterwards, do we have to pay any tax for those? Answer: You have asked as to the taxation […]
The post Q & A: Taxation of Foreign Income first appeared on CIC News.
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada in a report released Tuesday said Canada’s population will continue growing in the next quarter century, but it will age considerably and the proportion of young people will shrink significantly. Statistics Canada said an enormous increase in the number of seniors, attributable to the aging of the baby boomers combined with […]
The post Statistics Canada Announces need for More Immigration first appeared on CIC News.
Q. I am a permanent resident and have a brother who is 23. How I can sponsor him or apply for him? Answer: A sibling is not considered a member of the Family Class, unless he or she is the dependent of a parent. You may sponsor your brother alone only if you are unmarried, […]
The post Q & A: Sponsoring A Sibling first appeared on CIC News.
Q. I just got the landing papers, but I found the expire date was only 33 days away. The visa was issued in late-January and will expire in early March. It is impossible for me to leave right now. Is it possible that the visa can be extended for a few months? Answer: In cases […]
The post Q & A: Too Little time to Land first appeared on CIC News.
Previous editions of this newsletter have discussed the changes to the Immigration Act and Regulations proposed under Bill C-31: Archive: November 2000 When a Federal election was called in late 2000, this Bill was placed on hold, and subsequently revised. The Federal Minister of Citizenship and Immigration has now introduced a new Immigration and Refugee […]
The post Bill C-11 Tabled first appeared on CIC News.
Effective March 1 2001, the following the income requirements apply to sponsors of Family Class applicants seeking admission to a province other than Quebec: A B C D E Size of Family Unit 500,000 and over 100,000-499,999 30,000-99,999 **Less than 30,000 Rural Areas 1 person (the sponsor) $17,886 $15,341 $15,235 $14,176 $12,361 2 persons $22,357 […]
The post Changes to Federal Low Income Cutoff Figures first appeared on CIC News.
OTTAWA (Reuters) — Canada, one of the few countries in the world still accepting large number of immigrants, said on Thursday it would increase the number of people it wanted to attract over the next two years. Immigration Minister Elinor Caplan said Canada would lift the upper target range of immigrants to 235,000 a year […]
The post Canada boosts immigration target for next two years first appeared on CIC News.
Q. Myself and my spouse landed in Canada and returned to our prior country of residence shortly thereafter. Is her pregnancy sufficient grounds for issuance of a Returning Resident Permit? Answer: If an immigration official is satisfied that sufficient ties to Canada had been established prior to your departure, the issue of your spouse’s pregnancy […]
The post Q & A: Application for Returning Resident Permit first appeared on CIC News.
Q. Are there any fixed cycle for recruitment? Is it true that applying during January helps since the recruitment decisions for the year are taken then ? Answer: Staffing budgets always take effect in January. Companies tend to hold off hiring toward the end of the year to help the bottom line. Typically, January, February, […]
The post Q & A: Best Time to Apply for Canadian Employment first appeared on CIC News.
The Citizenship and Immigration Department has announced recently that 226,500 new immigrants landed in Canada in the 2000 calendar year. This number exceeds the target of 200-225,000 which was set by the government for the same period. This is the first time in seven years that the Department has either met or exceeded this target […]
The post Canada Exceeds Immigration Targets first appeared on CIC News.
Following the recent publication of the email addresses of immigration officials at visa offices worldwide, the Citizenship and Immigration department has issued a Memorandum stating that email should not be used to respond to inquiries about cases. This policy includes those correspondences, by either the applicant or a professional representative, which contain an authorization to […]
The post CIC Alters Policy on use of Email first appeared on CIC News.
“After years of declining immigration flows, most industrialized countries are opening their doors to foreign workers again. The idea is to address labor shortages, while keeping an eye on the problems arising from population aging. Immigration, however, is unlikely to provide a long-term solution. As confirmed by a recent OECD report, migration to most rich […]
The post Economics drives global immigration flows first appeared on CIC News.
Q. Does Getting Work Permit In Other Countries Ruin Your Application? As An It-Specialist, I Have Obtained Work Permit For Five Years Work In Germany But Still Want To Immigrate To Canada. Is This German Work Permit Regarded As A Negative Point In My Eligibility For Obtaining Canadian Permanent Residence? Answer: The possession of an […]
The post Q & A: Employment Authorization Abroad first appeared on CIC News.
Q. I am a Canadian Citizen living and working (for a Canadian employer) in the U.S. and have a green card pending (since March ’98). I have been here 6 years and met and married my husband (US Citizen) down here. We are considering a move back to Canada (my family/friends are there). We have […]
The post Q & A: Immigration and Taxation Implications of Return to Canada first appeared on CIC News.
The Citizenship and Immigration Department has published a document, entitled “Who May Represent You,” outlining some of the factors that candidates considering professional representation should consider. In this document, the Department has clarified some of the differences between representation by a lawyer and representation by a consultant. Below are some of the points made in […]
The post Who May Represent You first appeared on CIC News.
Employment increased by 31,000 in December. After pausing in June and July, employment has increased for five consecutive months, bringing gains over the year to 319,000 (+2.2%). This was slower growth than in 1999, when employment increased by 427,000 (+3.0%). With the employment gain in December, the unemployment rate dipped 0.1 percentage points to 6.8%, […]
The post Labour Force Survey, December 2000 first appeared on CIC News.
Q. I have done my master in computer science in 98-99. I’m also a oracle certified professional (DBA) Do you know what is the best place for an IT professional in Canada? Answer: The key spots to find work right now in the Information Technology field are found in Ontario, Canada. The Greater Toronto area […]
The post Q & A: Information Technology Opportunities first appeared on CIC News.
Q. I immigrated to Canada in January 2000 and brought 12.000 CAD (the minimum amount) with me. At the time of my landing I was only asked how much did I bring to Canada but I wasn’t asked about my funds in my own country. Therefore, at my landing time I couldn’t declare my foreign […]
The post Q & A: Transferring Funds After Landing first appeared on CIC News.
Manitoba has recently included a special category for “business persons” in its Provincial Nominee Program. The new regulations aim to attract individuals who intend to reside in Manitoba and propose to set-up or purchase a business in Manitoba. The applicant will be expected to provide “active and ongoing participation in the management of the business.” […]
The post Manitoba announces new Business Category first appeared on CIC News.
Employment increased by an estimated 58,000 in November. After a brief pause in June and July, employment increased each month from August to November, resuming the upward trend of the last three years. While employment grew in November, so too did the labour force, by a similar amount – 58,000. This left the unemployment rate […]
The post Labour Force Survey, November 2000 first appeared on CIC News.