Have you ever wondered which top five languages are spoken across Canada, a country known worldwide for its socio-cultural diversity? According to CBC News, these are English, French, Chinese, Italian, and Punjabi. But…
Continue ReadingHalloween is coming up this Friday, but between choosing costumes and stocking up on candy, we often forget the true, spooky spirit that the day is supposed to represent. Ghost stories have…
Continue ReadingFurther to my education blog, Tips for New Immigrant Students in Canada, posted earlier this month, the recent Canadian University Report by the Globe and Mail may further assist students with university selection. Whether you…
Continue ReadingAccording to a recent news release by the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL), the Conservative Government has challenged the Federal Court’s decision on refugee health care to the Federal Court of Appeal. On…
Continue ReadingAccording to a recent CBC News report, more immigrants will lead to a stronger economy for New Brunswick. Contrary to common misconceptions, they invest in countless entrepreneurial opportunities including the creation of…
Continue ReadingWhile Canadians dream of going to France for vacation, to retire, or both, many Francophones consider Canada a ‘land of opportunity’. This is partly due to the competitive job market in France,…
Continue ReadingAlthough it was Canada’s birthday the country welcomed more than 2,200 new Canadians from 138 countries. The individuals were sworn in at 45 different citizenship ceremonies across the country. Since the start…
Continue ReadingApril 8 is International Roma Day. This day was designated by the International Romania Union in 1990 to celebrate Romanian culture, and issues they face on a day to day basis. This…
Continue ReadingA few weeks in advance of St. Valentine’s Day, Canada is discussing a proposed new Expression of Interest immigration system through the use of matchmaking metaphor. Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander suggests that a new database connecting prospective skilled immigrants to Canadian employers would work similarly to “a dating site”.
Continue ReadingMillions of Canadian visitors may soon be charged a fee to travel to Canada. The new screening process will apply to Foreign Nationals who are currently exempted from acquiring a visa to travel to Canada.
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