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The Government of Canada plans to accept 25,000 applications under the Federal Skilled Worker Class. Under new policy, the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism will accept up to 1000 applications in each of 50 major high demand occupations. “This represents outstanding economic opportunities for many candidates who value Canada’s high stature in the global
The Canadian Government plans to launch a new immigration system that would offer express entry to qualified immigrants for filling open jobs for which there are no available Canadian workers in 2015. Named Express Entry – formerly referred to as Expression of Interest – this program would provide swifter entry into Canada, wherein the government
The Ontario Nurses’ Association says that the province is facing a “chaotic” shortage in nursing if drastic changes are not made. Speaking on behalf of the association at a rally in Toronto last week, ONA first vice-president Vicky McKenna warned that Ontario is already lagging behind the other provinces, and would need 18,000 nurses
There has been much talk in the news of the government’s proposed reforms to Canada’s citizenship rules and procedures, but it is important for newcomers and prospective newcomers to understand exactly what these changes mean. Firstly, newcomers will have to wait at least four years before applying, instead of three. The proof of residency requirements
As 2019 unfolds, one unique development in Canada’s immigration circles cannot be overlooked: the professionals at www.immigration.ca are celebrating 25 years of successful online service. “I have been told by many of our colleagues in the Canadian immigration industry that we are Canada’s immigration Internet Gurus” says Attorney Colin Singer who is the creative and Managing Partner
Immigration Minister Chris Alexander has announced plans for significant reform to Canada’s Citizenship Act. The changes, which will be tabled at the upcoming session of Parliament, are being touted as the “first comprehensive reform […] in over a generation.” However, they will not, apparently, touch on issues of so-called “birth tourism,” for which the government
This program reached a maximum allocation for 2019 and is no longer available at this moment. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has operated a lottery system for the Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program since January 2017. From 2019, the system will change to a first-come, first-served process. Sponsors will still be required to complete an ‘interest
The Canadian economy surpassed growth expectations last fall, renewing hope that the recession is slowing down. According to the latest figures from Statistics Canada, the economy grew by 0.3 percent in both September and October, surpassing predictions. Overall the economy grew every month in 2013 excepting June. “Canada’s economy is showing sustained strength for the
A new report suggests that Canadian businesses can and should do more to integrate new immigrants if they wish to remain competitive in today’s global marketplace. The report, compiled and released by workers at the University of Toronto’s Mowat Centre, points out that despite its growing population diversity, Canada still remains heavily dependent on just
It could soon be more difficult for Canadians to travel to certain countries in the European Union as the Parliament is currently exploring visa reciprocation legislation. The clause would require visitor visas for citizens from countries who require the same of their citizens. That could soon mean that Canadians travelling to Bulgaria, Romania and the
