Canadian Immigration News

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New Brunswick to eliminate wait times for healthcare coverage for newcomers

  February 26, 2010
New Brunswick Health Minister Mary Schryer announced today that immigrants will no longer have to wait three months after moving to the province to become eligible for provincial healthcare coverage.
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Kingston, Ontario unveils new immigration and settlement web portal

  February 24, 2010
Yesterday, the city of Kingston in Ontario announced the introduction of a new web portal aimed at attracting new immigrants to the city.
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Saskatchewan expects to see more growth and welcome more immigrants in 2010

  February 22, 2010
The Conference Board of Canada is predicting that Saskatchewan will experience a two and a half per cent growth in GDP in 2010. In addition, the province expects to welcome more immigrants this year thanks to its popular Provincial Nominee Program.
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Ontario introduces new bursary program for immigrants

  February 19, 2010
The government of Ontario is introducing a new pilot project that will help more than 1,800 immigrants get local training in their professional fields.
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Government expands foreign credential recognition program

  February 18, 2010
Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada Minister Jason Kenney announced today that the Canadian government is expanding the Canadian Immigration Integration Project (CIIP) by providing more funding for existing services and setting up another office in London, United Kingdom by the fall of 2011.
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Quebec Experience Class fast-track immigration program comes into effect

  February 15, 2010
Last summer, we reported on a new, fast-track immigration program for the province of Quebec that would allow some individuals who had lived or studied in Quebec to immigrate to the province. As of Sunday, February 14 2010, the new Quebec Experience Class program is finally in effect and those who qualify can now submit their applications.
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Forbes praises Canadian economy

  February 12, 2010
Internationally renowned business magazine Forbes praised the Canadian banking system and economy this week, listing the top ten reasons Canadians should be encouraged about the economic future.
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Canada helps immigrants find work in Eco Sector

  February 10, 2010
The Canadian government announced today that it is supporting a project to help newcomers integrate into the Canadian workforce through an initiative with Canada's environmental sector.
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New Brunswick makes changes to PNP to welcome more immigrants

  February 08, 2010
This week, the province of New Brunswick made modifications to its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to allow it to attract a greater number of immigrants. Family members of current residents of New Brunswick are now eligible to apply under this PNP if they possess work skills that are in demand in New Brunswick.
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Australian immigrants to Ontario can now easily exchange driver's licenses

  February 05, 2010
A new reciprocal agreement between the province of Ontario and Australia makes exchanging a driver's license much easier for Australians in Ontario.
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