October 21st-27th is Citizenship Week, have you been celebrating? Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander spoke of the great privilege and the great responsibility we have in calling ourselves Canadian, at a…
Continue ReadingPosted by: Mario D. Bellissimo A new visa stream was announced today aimed at attracting foreign entrepreneurs to Canada. The Business Incubator stream launches under the Start-up Visa (SUV) Program. The SUV…
Continue ReadingComfort food is sure-fire way to allay a case of homesickness, even if for just a few minutes. As Canada continues to experience an influx of immigrants, our culture diversifies and comfort…
Continue ReadingWith fewer and fewer young people today entering into trades, it’s creating somewhat of a shortage – one that Federal Employment Minister Jason Kenney says requires a significant influx of foreign tradesmen. …
Continue ReadingCriminal inadmissibility can stand in the way of many foreign nationals looking to immigrate to Canada. Both minor and serious crimes may impede your entry into the country. However, it is a…
Continue ReadingA Labour Market Opinion (LMO) is required for many immigrants interested in applying for a work permit in Canada. However, in specific cases, an applicant’s qualifications can erase the necessity for an…
Continue ReadingCanada’s population has grown past 35 million in the past year according to Statistics Canada. According to Statistics Canada, the current population is estimated to be 35,158,300. Statistics Canada noted growth within…
Continue ReadingPosted by: Fabiola Arevalo Roughly 200 immigration detainees in the Greater Toronto Area have been relocated to the Central East Correctional Centre (~ 2 hours away from the city) in Lindsay, Ontario. …
Continue ReadingWhile immigration is deemed to help diversify the country, contribute to labour shortages and reunite separated families, it is now also proving to help with the housing market. A report issued last…
Continue ReadingAs of July 31st, 2013, the Immigration and Refugee Board has a new and improved website, designed to make navigation easier for the various audiences who use the site. The site now…
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