Canadian Immigration News

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Alberta’s economy continues to grow

  March 14, 2011

A report from RBC Economics has indicated that Alberta’s economy will grow by 4.3% in 2011. Alberta is expected to have the third highest economic growth in Canada after Saskatchewan and Newfoundland and Labrador.

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New P.E.I. programs introduced

  March 11, 2011

Prince Edward Island has introduced five new streams into their Provincial Nominee Program, which are active immediately. The Skilled Worker Stream and the Family Connection Stream still remain part of the program.

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P.E.I. welcoming Chinese immigrants

  March 10, 2011
Prince Edward Island recently hosted the Chinese Islanders Business Summit, in which they welcomed over 200 new Chinese immigrants to the province. Read more

Helping youths prepare for the Canadian job market

  March 08, 2011
The Government of Canada announced their support for an employment project, entitled the Skilled Link program. Skills Link is aimed at helping youths prepare to enter the Canadian work force by providing job preparation training and work experience. Read more

New rules for Canadian employers and foreign workers

  March 04, 2011

On April 1, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will announce new regulations for Canadian employers looking to hire foreign workers. The new regulations will cover various aspects of hiring foreign workers, such as the amount of time a job offer is valid to the actual terms of a work permit.

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Multicultural women celebrated by Calgary event

  March 02, 2011
As part of International Women’s Day, Calgary will be holding a special event celebrating women from different cultures. The special event, entitled “Celebrating the Roles of Multicultural Women”, will be partially funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Read more

Study shows Canada excels at integrating immigrants

  February 28, 2011
In a survey of countries in Europe and North America, Canada was found to be better at integrating immigrants into society compared to most other countries. Read more

Improved social housing and job creation in Quebec

  February 25, 2011
The Government of Canada has announced that nearly $9 million will be given to 116 housing cooperatives and non-profit organizations in Quebec. The funds will be used for social housing renovations and for new investments. Read more

Survey names Vancouver world’s most liveable city

  February 23, 2011
An annual survey conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit has named Vancouver, British Columbia the most liveable city in the world. Vancouver has maintained the number one position for the past five years. Read more

Canada celebrates Family Day

  February 21, 2011
The third Monday in February is known as Family Day in the provinces of Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan. Held for the first time in 1990 in Alberta, Family Day is celebrated as a day to recognize the importance of family. Read more