Canadian Immigration News
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Federal and Provincial Governments Meet to Discuss Immigration
November 20, 2012
Immigration ministers from both federal and provincial/territorial governments met in Ottawa to discuss immigration matters.
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Nova Scotia Increases its Provincial Nominee Quota
November 16, 2012
The Federal government has increased the number of permanent residents to be issued visas through the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A total of 700 nominees will receive visas, up from the provinceās regular quota of 500.
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In Light of Controversy, Temporary Foreign Worker Program to be Reviewed
November 13, 2012
After a hiring controversy in British Columbia, the Canadian government has announced that it will conduct a review of its Temporary Foreign Worker program.
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada Presents Immigration Plan for Next Fiscal Year
November 06, 2012
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has presented its Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration. Each year, this report is given to Canadian Parliament as a way to summarize recent developments in immigration and outline immigration policy for the following year.
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CEC to Play a Prominent Role in Shaping Canadian Immigration in 2013
November 01, 2012
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has announced plans to maintain its record levels of immigration. CIC plans to admit a total of 240,000 to 265,000 new permanent residents in 2013, matching its targets for the seventh year in a row.
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Rwandan Genocide Participant Deported from Canada
October 30, 2012
Jean Leonard Teganya, a Rwandan refugee claimant in Canada, has been deported for complicity in the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada Cracks Down on Marriage Fraud
October 26, 2012
As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce marriage fraud in Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has introduced new legislation related to spousal sponsorship.
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Over 800 Afghan Interpreters and Families Resettled in Canada
October 23, 2012
Over 800 Afghans have settled in Canada thanks to a special program created by the Canadian government. The program allowed Afghans who acted as interpreters for Canadian military and diplomatic personnel to live in Canada with their families.
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Immigrant Entrepreneurs Honoured in Ottawa
October 17, 2012
Five outstanding immigrant entrepreneurs were bestowed with the first ever Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards ceremony.
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Ontario Wants 135,000 New Immigrants Each Year
October 15, 2012
An expert roundtable on immigration to Ontario has concluded that immigration to the province should be increased to one percent of its population, or approximately 135,000 people a year. Of this number, it is advised that at least 65 to 70 percent come economic immigration classes.
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