Canadian Federal Government to Promote the Benefits of Immigration Programs

Canadian Employers Told to Get Labour Market Impact Assessment Requests in Early
December 5, 2018 – Canada’s federal government has embarked on a new campaign promoting the positive effects of immigration. The #Immigration Matters project asks members of the public to share community success stories with an immigration theme. It is an attempt by Justin Trudeau’s Liberals to combat the negativity towards immigration currently gaining traction in
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British Columbia Launches Regional Pilot Entrepreneur Immigration Stream

British Columbia Launches Regional Pilot Entrepreneur Immigration Stream
November 23, 2018 – British Columbia has launched a new Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot immigration stream aimed at attracting business immigrants to rural communities. The two-year British Columbia Provincial Nomination Program pilot is designed to get foreign entrepreneurs to start businesses, create jobs and settle in smaller B.C. communities with populations less than 75,000.
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Nigerians Looking to Immigration TO Canada: These Are Your Option

Nigerians Looking to Immigration TO Canada: These Are Your Option
Nigeria is an important source country for Canadian immigration. If you are looking to apply for Canada permanent residence from Nigeria, read on to discover which programs are available. What Are the Options for Immigrating to Canada From Nigeria? Canada’s primary immigration avenues are: Family Class Sponsorship. Federal Economic Class. Provincial Economic Class. Quebec Immigration.
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New Manitoba Immigration Draw Dominated By Skilled Workers In Manitoba Stream

New Manitoba Immigration Draw Dominated By Skilled Workers In Manitoba Stream
November 9, 2018 – Manitoba immigration issued invitation to apply to 469 candidates in the latest draw for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. The November 8 draw was dominated by the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream, accounting for 300 of the ITAs, with the lowest-ranked candidate scoring 602 points. There were also 100 ITAs issued
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Closing our doors to the world (Audio)

For decades, Canada developed a reputation as one of the most welcoming countries in the world. Since 2008, this is sadly no longer true. It is now much harder to get into Canada, to stay here permanently, and to become a citizen. This is due to a steady stream of changes by the federal government
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The Coming into Force of the Amended Regulations

The authorities have made changes to the definition of excluded marriages with effect from June 10, 2015. From this date, officers would need to interpret all references to proxy, telephone, fax, internet and other similar forms of marriage as excluded marriages in the immigration context, when they process applications across all permanent or temporary immigration
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Why Canada Might have the Goods to Become a Superpower (Audio)

With only a quarter of the population of China, there is little possibility for the U.S. to continue its reign in the economic sphere unless China suffers a stunning collapse. However, during the next couple of centuries, Canada also has a surprisingly good chance of becoming an economic and cultural superpower. With a population of
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Ottawa Bankrolls New Screening for Visitors to Canada, New Money for CSIS

As part of the anti-terrorism initiative, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced a trifecta of measures aimed at beefing up the country’s ability to thwart violent jihad. Some of these measures had previously been announced in the budget, including more money for Canada’s spy agency and more scrutiny of foreign visitors. NDP member Randal Garrison, MP
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The Sanctions Against Iran

Operational Bulletin 378-A – April 24, 2015 The Sanctions Against Iran Issue The authorities had imposed amended sanctions against Iran. These amended sanctions are in accordance with the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA). As a result of this imposition, the authorities have placed certain prohibitions on: People in Canada and, Canadians residing outside Canada The
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Language Requirements – Federal Skilled Workers

Appendix B – Language Requirements – Federal Skilled Workers The Process for Applications Received Prior to May 04, 2013 The Process for Applications Received On or After May 04, 2013 The Evidence of Language Proficiency – The Criteria for Designation as a Language Testing Agency The Evidence of Language Proficiency – The Designated Language Testing
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