Canadian Immigration News
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada Continues to Expand Settlement Programs
August 13, 2012
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has recently issued a call for proposals for new language training, settlement, and resettlement services. Such programs are integral to helping immigrants integrate into their new homes.
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New Canadians Sworn in at Largest Diversity Festival
August 08, 2012
84 immigrants became Canadian citizens at the Heritage Days festival in Edmonton, Alberta.
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CIC Launches National Consultations on Immigration
August 03, 2012
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has launched a series of consultations across the country to discuss issues concerning immigration. The series will be conducted by CIC’s Parliamentary Secretaries, Chungsen Leung and Rick Dykstra.
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Canadian Employers Look to Hire in Portugal
July 25, 2012
Canadian employers are hoping to hire approximately 400 Portuguese construction workers, according to details divulged by Albano Ribeiro, spokesperson for the Construction Union in Portugal.
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For the First Time, Canadians are Wealthier than Americans
July 19, 2012
A new study has revealed that median household income in Canada is now higher than in the United States.
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Expansion of Canada-Alberta Pilot Project
July 17, 2012
Employers in Alberta will soon be able to more easily hire skilled foreign workers in targeted professions. This is thanks to the expansion of the Canada-Alberta Pilot Project, which has been created to better help address Alberta’s labour shortage.
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Canadian Economy Creates High-Paying Jobs
July 16, 2012
Since the beginning of 2012, Canada’s job growth has expanded to include a record number of high-quality positions. This is according to a report by the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC).
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Canada Issues a Record Number of Visitor Visas
July 13, 2012
Canada has issued a record number of visitor visas this year. Since the start of the year, over 500,000 visitor visas have been issued.
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Toronto is one of the World’s Most Liveable Cities
July 10, 2012
The city of Toronto has been ranked the world’s eighth most liveable city for 2012. This is according to a study released by the Economic Intelligence Unit, which annually reviews cities for the qualities that make them most appealing to residents.
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Canada Takes Steps to Protect At-Risk Workers
July 06, 2012
Effective immediately, Human Resources and Skills Development (ESDC) will be issuing negative Labour Market Opinions for individuals destined to work in fields related to the sex trade. This includes jobs with companies such as strip clubs, escort services, and massage parlors. Beginning on July 14, 2012, ESDC will no longer accept new applications for businesses in these fields.
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