Canadian Immigration News

Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has recently signed new Labour Market Agreements with provincial governments to improve the quality of Canada’s labour force.

The government of Newfoundland and Labrador has introduced a new stream into the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP).

Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada Minister Jason Kenney recently announced an injection of $2.3 million into immigrant settlement services at four organizations in Edmonton, Alberta.

Last month, Quebec Immigration Minister Yolande James announced changes to Quebec’s immigration program that would simplify the immigration process for international students and foreign workers in Quebec as well as facilitate the selection of immigrants who can fulfill the province’s economic and labour market needs.

This week the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, announced the appointment of a new Chairperson for Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB). Lawyer Brian P. Goodman will take over the lead of the immigration tribunal for a period of 4 years.

Immigrants and refugees in Regina, Saskatchewan now have a new resource to help them become established in Canada.

As of April 17, 2009, Canada's new citizenship law has done two things. Firstly, it has retroactively restored Canadian citizenship to many who had lost it due to obscure and outdated provisions in past legislation. Secondly, it has henceforth limited citizenship by descent to first generation Canadians.

Yesterday, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada Minister Jason Kenney announced that he will be introducing a new guide to Canadian citizenship that will include information on Canada's military history and issues of historical significance.

Starting this month, a new pilot program funded by the government of New Brunswick will connect immigrant entrepreneurs with local business mentors, in order to help them integrate more successfully into the province’s business environment.

Greg Byrne, New Brunswick Minister responsible for the population growth secretariat,recently announced that $870,000 will be invested in newcomer integration and settlement in the province.