An aging population combined with a shortage of nurses is a dangerous combination for the Canadian health care sector. The number of practicing nurses is declining worldwide and in Canada, the shortage of nurses is causing longer hospital wait times and a decrease in the quality of service provided. Canadian nurses themselves are part of […]
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Quebec is Canada’s largest province in terms of size and is often referred to as “La Belle Province” or the beautiful province in the rest of Canada. Known for its European-style cities, such as Montreal, Quebec is a prime destination for immigrants from all over the world. >>Read the full article on Canadavisa.com…
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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last few weeks. • Helping immigrants integrate into the Canadian workforce A Vancouver pilot project was launched this week in order to help skilled immigrants better integrate into the Canadian business world. The Newcomer’s Mentorship […]
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There are no two ways about it. As a group, newer Canadians are getting the short end of the stick. In the next Federal election most of their votes will count for only half as much as the votes of other Canadians. This is entirely due to where they happen to reside. >>Click here to […]
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This year has brought many changes to various Canadian immigration laws, regulations, and policies. While most changes were made in order to allow more people to immigrate to Canada, other changes were made to limit who could apply under a specific program. The following are some of the more notable changes that were made to […]
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The province of Nova Scotia recently announced the introduction of a new stream to their Provincial Nominee Program. Immigrants who have farming experience are now able to apply under the Agri-Food Sector stream. The aim of this new program is to create additional jobs and strengthen the economy of Nova Scotia by attracting skilled immigrants […]
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Having a job offer from a Canadian employer can be a great way to optimize your chances of obtaining Canadian permanent residency. A genuine job offer may entitle you to a work permit or permanent residency under various Federal and Provincial immigration programs. Both levels of government recognize that individuals are more likely to be […]
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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last few weeks. • Canada’s growing nursing workforce According to a recent survey conducted by the Canadian Institute for Health Information, Canada now has around 350,000 regulated nurses across the country. Since 2005, approximately 30,000 […]
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Canadian immigration policy will likely come under considerable scrutiny in 2011. Most political pundits predict that Canadians will be going to the polls next spring to elect a national government and if that happens Canada’s approach towards immigration is certain to come up for debate. >>Click here to read the full blog post…
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Why is it that 2 million Quebecers lack access to a family doctor when there are hundreds of qualified foreign trained doctors in Quebec who are unable to practice? The Quebec Human Rights Commission just completed a three-year investigation of this apparent mismatch and recently made its findings known. According to the report, the culprits […]
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Last month we informed you that Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is publishing the number of complete applications it receives for each open occupation under the Federal Skilled Worker category. Between June 26, 2010 and June 30, 2011, CIC will only accept 20,000 total applications for processing under the Federal Skilled Worker category with a cap […]
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Several Canadian provinces offer Canadian Permanent Residency nominations for individuals in semi-skilled professions in manufacturing, transportation, food and beverage, and hospitality occupations. These provincial nomination programs (PNPs) are designed to support economic growth by attracting work-ready immigrants to the provinces. In general, the goal of any PNP is to simplify and speed-up the process of […]
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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last few weeks. • Skilled worker immigrants doing well in Canada A new evaluation has found that those who immigrant to Canada under the Federal Skilled Worker program are contributing positively to Canada’s economy. The most […]
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I came across several blogs recently written by new Canadians who use their blogs as a venue to share aspects of their lives in Canada. I was curious to know what these bloggers have in common, if anything. They have immigrated to Canada from different countries, they vary in age, and some have children, while […]
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Want to study in Canada? Canada’s first-rate academic institutions welcome international students from across the world. More than 130,000 students come to study in Canada every year and even more come to Canada to learn English or French. Foreign students bring a rich culture to Canadian classrooms. Study permits as an avenue to Canadian permanent […]
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On June 26, 2010, the Government of Canada placed a limit on the number of Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) applications it will process before June 30, 2011. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will process applications up to a maximum of 20,000. The limit does not apply to those applications with a job offer from a […]
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The Federal and Quebec immigration systems offer Canadian permanent residency to qualified business persons under their Immigrant Investor categories. The immigrant investor visas for the Investor and his or her dependents result in unconditional permanent residency status, except for the residency requirements applicable to all Permanent Residents. Both the Federal and Quebec Investor Immigrant Programs […]
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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last few weeks. • Canada’s Citizenship Week 2010: Celebrating Canadian Citizenship In October, Canada celebrated Citizenship Week 2010. It was a time for Canadians to reflect on what it means to be Canadian, and on the […]
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The current Canadian immigration selection system favours skilled immigrants. They are viewed as part of the solution to the problem of an aging population and shrinking workforce. But beyond this, immigrants are making Canada more innovative and that is a good thing according to a just-released report by the Conference Board of Canada, entitled “Immigrants […]
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This week on September 30th, 2010, Michaëlle Jean’s term as Governor General of Canada comes to a close. During her five year term, Jean has been tireless in both performing her official tasks and re-defining the role of her office, and with it, re-defining Canada. She has been renowned at home and on the international […]
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Manitoba’s very successful Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) is proof that Manitoba is a destination of choice for those considering immigration to Canada. Here we take an in-depth look at the General stream, one of several streams under the Manitoba Provincial Nomination Program each having its own eligibility requirements. First, an eligible candidate is required to […]
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Manitoba has established itself as a leader among Canadian provinces with its very successful Provincial Nomination Program. Here are three new ways that Manitoba proves it is dedicated to supporting provincial nominees by facilitating employment and settlement. 1) Manitoba strengthens its relationship with the Philippines by extending an existing partnership that connects Filipino workers with […]
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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last few weeks. •Canadian employment outlook very positive for end of 2010 Canadian employers see the hiring outlook as positive for the fourth quarter of 2010, according to the latest results of the Manpower Employment Outlook […]
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The arrival by sea last month of 492 Tamil asylum seekers continues to serve as a lightning rod for anti-immigration sentiment in Canada. For starters, you have a segment of the population that is fearful. They suspect it is only a matter of time before many more boatloads of refugee claimants land on our shores […]
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This month, the Government of Canada announced it is implementing stricter regulations with the aim of further improving the working conditions for temporary workers and live-in caregivers in Canada. According to the federal government, consultations held over the past two years revealed that employers were exploiting some live-in caregivers because the system made them vulnerable. […]
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