A new selection system will take effect on May 4, 2013 for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), CIC has announced. The new system will assist both employers and Permanent Residence applicants…
Continue ReadingThe number of immigrants arriving in Nova Scotia has slowly declined over the last five years. In 2011, 2,138 immigrants landed in the province, that’s down from 2,408 in 2010 and 2,424…
Continue ReadingThe Federal Court has been asked to strike down legislation passed by the Conservative government last year to wipe out immigration backlogs because it breaches the Charter of Rights and the rule…
Continue ReadingWe concluded our legal arguments by 12:30 p.m. on day two. The Department of Justice began their submissions after the lunch break and defend the changes as in the best interests of…
Continue ReadingMinister Jason Kenney announced during his visit to Turkey that Canada will welcome up to 5,000 refugees mostly Iraqi and Iranian who are seeking protection in Turkey due to the ongoing violence…
Continue ReadingThe Honourable Mr. Justice Rennie heard arguments from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. I made extensive submissions for over two hours asking the Court to strike the law on constitutional grounds as…
Continue ReadingDear All, On behalf of the hundreds of applicants we represent we walk into Federal Court on your behalves today, January 14th, 2013 at 9:30a.m (EST). We did not and do not…
Continue ReadingRBC’s Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards of 2013 presented by Canadian Immigrant magazine is now open for nominations for outstanding individuals that land themselves as great inspirations to others and truly embrace…
Continue ReadingCitizenship and Immigration Canada strongly believes that Canadian citizenship is something people should not take for granted and immigrants should make an effort to achieve. As a result, they have taken necessary…
Continue ReadingThe Economist has ranked Canada as the 9th best country to be born in 2013 out of 80 countries. Rankings are calculated based on wealth, crime rate, trust in public institutions and…
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