Current Canadian Immigration News Stories

Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada (CIMC) Minister Jason Kenney recently announced that, effective immediately, travelers from Croatia will no longer need to obtain Temporary Resident Visas to visit Canada.  The announcement was made to an audience of Canadian-Croatian immigration associations at the Croatian Cultural Centre in Norval, near Toronto, Ontario.

With its stable banking system and solid economic history, Canada has been weathering the economic slowdown better than many other industrialized countries.  Some individuals seeking greater economic stability are turning to Canada as an immigration destination and as a secure place to make an investment.

Citizenship, Immigration, and Multiculturalism Canada (CIMC) Minister Jason Kenney has announced a new online resource to help Canadian immigrants and prospective immigrants integrate into the job market more quickly and to obtain work in their fields.

The Government of British Columbia (BC) has allocated $4.9 million to help ease the transition into life in Canada for newcomer youth and young adult immigrants.  Programs and projects in thirteen BC communities will focus particularly on newcomers who are facing language and settlement barriers. 

British Columbia (BC) recently became the first province in Canada to introduce legislation clear the way for full labour mobility for all trades and professions across the country.  The new BC bill will allow a person who has been certified in their trade or profession in any Canadian jurisdiction, to work in their field in any other jurisdiction in Canada.  Similar legislation is being enacted across the country as the federal and provincial governments work towards full national labour mobility. 

"It's a great time to come to Saskatchewan," says Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall, citing abundant job openings and solid economic growth in the province, amid economic uncertainty in other regions of Canada and around the world.

Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada Minister Jason Kenney recently announced an injection of $2.3 million into immigrant settlement services at four organizations in Edmonton, Alberta.

The purpose of Canada's Citation for Citizenship awards is to "recognize volunteer work in support of the citizenship values of freedom, justice, equality and respect for diversity."  It honours Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to helping immigrants and refugees settle into Canadian society.

Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada Minister Jason Kenney recently announced that there will be an expansion of immigrant settlement services in southern Ontario libraries.

The Government of Canada is working to help new Canadian immigrants integrate into the work force more quickly.  Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) Minister Diane Finley and Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism (CIMC) Minister Jason Kenney recently announced an investment of $50 million over the next two years to help newcomers have their internationally-obtained education and work experience assessed and recognized more quickly; so that they can work in their fields and contribute to the Canadian workforce more effectively.