Canadian Immigration News
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Nova Scotia welcoming French-speaking immigrants
December 18, 2010
Canada’s growing nursing workforce
December 16, 2010
According to a recent survey conducted by the Canadian Institute for Health Information, Canada now has around 350,000 regulated nurses across the country. Since 2005, approximately 30,000 nurses joined the Canadian work force. About 75% of those nurses are registered nurses, followed closely by licensed practical nurses, who have experienced the highest growth rate in the nursing workforce.
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More Chinese immigrants expected to settle in Alberta
December 11, 2010
Over 1,000 new immigrants from China are expected to arrive in Calgary in the coming year. Today, there are approximately 75,000 people of Chinese origin settled in Calgary. This influx of Chinese immigrants is strengthening political, cultural, and commercial relations between China and Canada and in particular, Alberta.
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Workers’ salaries continue to rise in Saskatchewan
December 09, 2010
Since September 2009, salaries for workers in Saskatchewan have increased by almost five percent, making Saskatchewan the third highest paying province in Canada, after only Ontario and Alberta. This last September, the average earnings per week in Saskatchewan was almost $850, according to Statistics Canada.
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Canada continues to assist Haiti in time of need
December 08, 2010
The Government of Canada has recently announced they will continue to aid Haiti in the rebuilding of their country. Due to the massive earthquake in January 2010 which devastated the country, Haiti is in desperate need of support to restore many essential services to its citizens.
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Canada invests $2 million in Toronto to help newcomers
December 04, 2010
Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced today that Canada is investing more than $2 million for improved access to services to help newcomers successfully integrate.
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The secret to a successful career in Canada
December 03, 2010
A new report released December 1, 2010, has concluded that self-confidence and a can-do attitude are the main determinants to an immigrant's success in Canada. The report was authored by a psychology professor at UBC and an immigrant support group called SUCCESS, based in Vancouver.
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Skilled worker immigrants doing well in Canada
November 27, 2010
A new evaluation has found that those who immigrant to Canada under the Federal Skilled Worker program are contributing to Canada's economy. According to the evaluation, the biggest predictors of an immigrant’s economic success are having a job already arranged in Canada when applying; the ability to speak English or French; and having worked in Canada before applying to immigrate.
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Canada boycotts Durban commemorative event
November 26, 2010
The Government of Canada has announced it will not participate in the events to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Program of Action (DDPA) in September 2011. Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said, “Our government has lost faith in the Durban process. We will not be part of this event, which commemorates an agenda that promotes racism rather than combats it.”
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Tips for settlement and finances in Canada
November 20, 2010
It may be very important for newcomers to Canada to manage their finances well. Understanding how banking and finance works in Canada will be a big advantage to potential new Canadian permanent residents. Many new Canadian permanent residents have difficulty accessing credit, which is very often needed to buy a car or a home.
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