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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A foreign national who wishes to work in Canada generally requires a work permit. Work permits allow people to quickly begin working in Canada and can be a stepping stone toward Canadian permanent resident visas. A work permit is generally required for a foreign national who intends to “work” in Canada. For Canadian immigration purposes, […]
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The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) is designed to support Alberta’s economic growth by attracting work-ready immigrants to the province of Alberta. However, given current job market and economic conditions, Alberta has decided to temporarily stop accepting applications for two of its streams: the Family Stream and the U.S. Visa Holder Category. According to the […]
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The following is a summary of developments in Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last few weeks. Canada increases the number of visas available through the provincial nomination programs: The Government of Canada increased the number of visas that may be issued this year for Canadian permanent residence under […]
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Earlier this month a dilapidated vessel, the MV Sun Sea, was escorted to a British Columbia harbour by a flotilla of Canadian authorities. Soon after docking, there emerged from her hold a desperate collection of nearly 500 Tamil men, women and children, all at the ready to seek asylum in Canada. They had just spent […]
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One way to be eligible for a Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa is to qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker program by having at least one year of paid work experience during the last 10 years in one of the 29 qualifying occupations. Last month, 11 new occupations were added to the list of qualifying […]
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There is a competition among Canadian provinces to attract immigrants with entrepreneurial and business management skills. To attract these individuals, the provinces have set their own criteria for the entrepreneur categories of their provincial nomination programs. A nomination certificate from any province leads to a Canadian permanent resident visa, absent health and security issues. Individuals […]
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The following is a summary of developments in Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last few weeks. Canada’s economy added 93,000 jobs in June: Statistics Canada reports the Canadian economy added 93,200 jobs in June. Almost all of the jobs added are in Ontario (+60,000) and Quebec (+30,000). Canada’s […]
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Les autorités des marchés financiers en France et au Québec ont signé un accord qui vise à faciliter la mobilité des professionnels des services financiers entre la France et le Québec. Cette entente garanti la reconnaissance mutuelle de la qualification professionnelle des personnes exerçant des fonctions réglementées dans le domaine des instruments financiers en France […]
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The Canadian House of Commons was adjourned on June 17th and is not scheduled to meet again until September 20th. Summertime is the dead of night in the parliamentary world. Barely a week after the House emptied, the Minister of Immigration announced that he had new instructions for Canadian Visa Officers. For the next 12 […]
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