Canadian citizenship rules face broad reform in 2014
March 8, 2014 Comments Off on Canadian citizenship rules face broad reform in 2014The federal government will introduce several changes to Canada’s citizenship rules after members of Parliament return to Ottawa next Monday following a six-week hiatus, says Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander. In an interview with CBC News on Thursday, Alexander said the government will table a bill in the next session of Parliament that will see “the first comprehensive reform […]
Continue reading …New citizenship rules target fraud, foreign terrorism
March 8, 2014 Comments Off on New citizenship rules target fraud, foreign terrorism
The Canadian government is proposing sweeping changes today in what is being called “the first comprehensive reform to the Citizenship Act in more than a generation.” Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander in interview with CBC News ANALYSIS | Chris Hall: The slippery slope of revoking citizenship Canada to play matchmaker with skilled immigrants and jobs Under the Conservative […]
Continue reading …Canadian Experience Class – Program Changes and Intake Caps
January 12, 2014 Comments Off on Canadian Experience Class – Program Changes and Intake CapsLast week, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced significant changes to the popular Canadian Experience Class (CEC) of immigration. Most importantly, an intake cap of 12,000 applications has been instituted for the upcoming year. The cap is effective from November 9, 2013 to October 31, 2014. The CEC is a popular immigration path for […]
Continue reading …Policy on removing the “Canadian experience” barrier
January 12, 2014 Comments Off on Policy on removing the “Canadian experience” barrierSome employers ask people applying for jobs if they have “Canadian experience.” That can make it much harder for people new to Canada to find work. Some “regulatory bodies” (such as the professional associations for accountants or doctors) also ask for Canadian experience. The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) believes that asking for Canadian experience […]
Continue reading …Conference explores how Canada welcomed thousands of Boat People
December 29, 2013 Comments Off on Conference explores how Canada welcomed thousands of Boat PeopleAs refugees continue to crowd onto tiny, unseaworthy ships to seek asylum in many parts of the world, a major conference at York University will examine how, in 1979, Canada’s government, churches and private citizens stepped up to offer shelter to 60,000 “boat people” and other Indochinese refugees from remote camps in South East […]
Continue reading …Newcomers with science background face high unemployment: report
December 29, 2013 Comments Off on Newcomers with science background face high unemployment: reportBioTalent Canada recently released a new Labour Market Information (LMI) report focusing specifically on Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs). The report indicates IEPs possess critical skills that are currently in demand in biotech, yet 44.3% are unemployed. 51.8% of employers say hiring IEPs improves innovation. This new report “Talent Opportunities: Bringing Newcomers to Canada’s Bio-economy” identifies challenges faced by IEPs […]
Continue reading …Seven steps to getting a job in Canada
December 29, 2013 Comments Off on Seven steps to getting a job in CanadaMany people come to Canada to create a better life for themselves and their families. However, there can often be obstacles in the way such as finding a new job. Although immigrants may be highly qualified in their own country, their credentials may not be recognized in Canada; the fact that they do not have […]
Continue reading …Canadian Leaders Reflect on Nelson Mandela’s Legacy
December 29, 2013 Comments Off on Canadian Leaders Reflect on Nelson Mandela’s LegacyCanadians across the country joined South Africans in mourning the passing of Nelson Mandela, and celebrating the former president’s legacy. Mr. Mandela was the first black South African president, and is known worldwide for his leadership in the struggle against apartheid. “With the death of Nelson Mandela, the world has lost one of its great […]
Continue reading …Immigration dramatically changing makeup of Toronto and Canada: National Household Survey
December 29, 2013 Comments Off on Immigration dramatically changing makeup of Toronto and Canada: National Household SurveyBy Bruce Campion-Smith The Greater Toronto region is growing more diverse as immigration brings changes to religious practices, languages and the faces of its residents. New data released Wednesday from the 2011 National Household Survey highlight the changes unfolding in Canadian society: One-in-five is now foreign born, the highest proportion among G8 countries; The country […]
Continue reading …Parent and grandparent sponsorships to re-open in New Year
December 29, 2013 Comments Off on Parent and grandparent sponsorships to re-open in New YearAn early Christmas gift from Citizenship and Immigration Canada perhaps? Minister Chris Alexander announced today that the parent and grandparent (PGP) category of family reunification will reopen as of Jan. 2, 2014. Application forms, guides and information on how to apply to the new PGP program will be made available online on Dec. 31, 2013. […]
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